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Old 01-13-2005, 08:33 AM
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waxing new paint

i recently got my trunk and rear bumper fixed and painted due to an accident. the job was done about 2 weeks ago. how long should i wait to wax it? i don't want to mess up my beautiful paint job!

I was thinking i should wait at least a month, but i'm not sure...

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I think a month or 6 weeks.
Old 01-13-2005, 08:46 AM
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2 weeks should be fine, i did mine about 3 weeks when i did my whole car when i got side swipped i asked and they said 2-3 weeks
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It used to be a month or more, but nowadays, clear coats cure very fast. I say 2-3 weeks is more than enough time.
Old 01-13-2005, 10:10 AM
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Since it's humid out there i'd give it 30 days, if it's pretty hot a little less
Old 01-13-2005, 05:41 PM
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call your body shop and ask. it all depends on how they paint/cure the fresh paint.
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Originally Posted by supermegaglossy
i recently got my trunk and rear bumper fixed and painted due to an accident. the job was done about 2 weeks ago. how long should i wait to wax it? i don't want to mess up my beautiful paint job!

I was thinking i should wait at least a month, but i'm not sure...

thanks.
Depends on the place and how they cure the paint. Some of them u can wax right away or come pre-waxed. Some takes a while. I suggest u call the shop.
Old 01-13-2005, 08:39 PM
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when i got mine painted they told me to wait 3 months
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