Tom Champagne

Just got my WDP repaired and was told not to wax the paint for 90 days..is this really necessary? Could I use a detail spray? I don't know much about the painting process,so hopefully someone here has experience with this subject. TIA.

lusid

Did they repaint the whole car?

If so. i'd probably follow those guidelines they provided.

Hawhyen51

Here are some threads about new paint . . .
https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wax-23/new-paint-treatment-369810/
https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wax-23/car-just-got-painted-what-paint-cleaner-should-i-buy-322117/
https://acurazine.com/forums/wash-wax-23/any-advice-new-paint-360704/

Jesstzn

If the painter said wait 90 then wait 90 .. if it was someone else ... ask the painter. Paint is very soft till it cures so be careful.

conan777

No you do not have to wait several months before waxing. That will only leave your car unprotected! I just had a whole new bumper kit painted and waxed it within a week. The ol"wait 6 months to a year before waxing" was for the old Lacquer based paint jobs that dry from the top down and required longer drying times. Now everything is 2 step base & Clearcoat and is 95% dry when it leaves the booth. Wait a couple days and you are good to go! Wax it!!! get protection on there right away

Jesstzn

Sorry bud but wrong info .. even base clear needs to cure .. there is some glazes that can be applied right away and they allow the paint to cure.

Sealants a minimum of 30 days ... but as I posted above .. ask the painter. But DON'T wax/seal immediatly. Lack of protection for 30 days isn't going to make the paint fall off. Hell 1/2 the cars in the US are never waxed for years and the paint doesn't just fall off in the parking lot one day.

LuvMyTSX

I agree. Just wait to wax it. When I had my bumper repainted, I was also told to wait 90 days before waxing. Waiting won't kill it. :wink: