Washing/Waxing New paint
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I know you have to wait about a month before you wax a newly painted car, but I was just wondering what's the normal curing time before you can wash it?
My car was painted last week. It's already getting dirty. Is it Ok if i wash it?
My car was painted last week. It's already getting dirty. Is it Ok if i wash it?
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Originally Posted by mikal
I know you have to wait about a month before you wax a newly painted car, but I was just wondering what's the normal curing time before you can wash it?
My car was painted last week. It's already getting dirty. Is it Ok if i wash it?
My car was painted last week. It's already getting dirty. Is it Ok if i wash it?
You can also use a body shop safe polish on new paint. The one I'd recommend as safe is Meguiar's #80 Speed Glaze. This will also provide a bit of protection.
The time required before you wax varies by paint manufacturer. Some are ok to wax immediately while others take up to a couple months. If you are unsure ask your painter or body shop to be safe.
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thanks for the reply.
I had just washed it last night when the sun went down. Used a microfiber cloth. It didnt really take much to get the dirt off. I just hosed it down and most of the dirt slid off & all i had to do was gently remove the bugs from the front.
I had just washed it last night when the sun went down. Used a microfiber cloth. It didnt really take much to get the dirt off. I just hosed it down and most of the dirt slid off & all i had to do was gently remove the bugs from the front.
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