legokcen

Alright. After collision repair, the whole care was repainted last Friday. I looks great. My questions is... Can I wash and wax it right when I bring it home or do I have to wait for it to cure for some time? I really want to get it all nice and shiny, and Zaino it, but should I wait? Thanks...

Sigma

Yeah, you should wait at least a few weeks to let the paint cure. You can wash it, but wax will seal the paint and prevent the gases/vapors from escaping as it cures.

scottmhr1

The smart thing to do is ask the shop that painted it, they know what paint etc was used. Most paint manufactures reccomend 30 days before waxing.

legokcen

Thanks for the info!

XDEEDUBBX

2 weeks is ok but it's better to wait a month. Patience is a virtue

legokcen

Any certain cleaners I should stay away from?

wedge357

I would stay away from any polishing liquid for a while. First of all your new paint finish won't need it and secondly, polish does its job by gently removing some of the clearcoating to even out the surface (giving it that "polished" look). Let the clearcoat completely cure first and use polish only by the 2nd or third time you work on the finish.

Razz1

Yes, wait. After market paint shops do not cure the paint in the heat booth like the manufacturer does. Wait.

lazi

if anything don't wash ur car period. for give or take 3 weeks. and yes patience is a virtue. cause u want the paint to cure 100%

2fast4u

I would first use a safe non-cleaner wax like a carnauba for my first few waxes, not zaino.