does anyone know how long i have to wait after the time of purchase before i can wax my car? thanks

 

depends how long your car has been on the lot before you bought it. 30-40 days after the car is newly painted to let the paint cure ( depending on the weather, too ). if the car has been on the lot for longer than 30 days, it should be okay! usually the dealer waxes your car before you drive it out of their lot! pohanka acura did that for me....not sure what kind of wax they used, though!

[This message has been edited by icy CL (edited 04-06-2001).]

 

I waited 6 months, but should have waxed it at about the 3-month period instead.


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2001 Acura 3.2CL Type-S
Satin Silver/Ebony
No Navi/No Spoiler
Competch springs
35% tint
PIAA 19169 bulbs
K&N 33-2178 air filter

The Aviation Zone

 

I waited 3 months (thinking that this was the old days).

Old paint treatment story:
I had some paint jobs courtesy of some bad drivers bashing my next to last car. The painter's always said, "don't wax the car for at least a month and keep it clean with cold water, mild car shampoo..."

After talking with a great detailer and Sal Zaino (about my new Acura), they said the paint is ready to go. The paints have changed, so they are ready for a Zaino or whatever.

So, I kept it clean for 1st 3 months by hand washing and by picking up little bits of bugs, tar, road yuck, other "bits" by tamping a damp pure cotton towel over the little stuff to keep the finish clean.

(Isn't this a detailing question?)


[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 04-06-2001).]

 

i waxed mine 8 days after i got it. There is only a light coat of wax on it when you get it. Go 4 it!

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL, Type-S.
Satin Silver w/ Ebony Leather.
Navigation, factory spoiler, moonroof visor, factory blackwood trim, PIAA wedge-bulbs (ion yellow/#19173), rubber Acura "all-weather" floor mats, 50% tint, & K&N high flow air filter(#33-2178).

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