How long to wait before waxing?
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How long to wait before waxing?
I’m a proud owner of a new Toreador Red IS 250 that I picked up on Saturday. I’ m dieing to get a good coat of wax on it, either NXT or Zaino but I’m wondering how long must I wait? The built date appears to be in March.
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You should wait AT LEAST 30 days after the build date. I just got my 300ZX painted and they told me not to even wash the car for three weeks, and wait 60 days before putting on a coat of wax. However, they said if I just couldn't wait to wax it, to make sure that I wait a minimum of 30 days. HOWEVER, Lexus paint is a lot better than what I got, but i would still wait until the end of the month.
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The traditional rule is one month from painting to allow the paint to cure. Since our cars have taken about a month or more to arrive to the US from final assembly, you will be fine. I always waxed new cars the weekend I bought them. For humor sake, I waxed my 250 two hours after arriving home from the dealer. I love the wet look and also the protection barrier. Congrats on the new ride.
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Well it looks like I have something to do this weekend! Now I need to figure out what to use. I don't know if i want to go the Zaino route or not. Zaino is a lot work. I use it on my Miata but that car is so small it's not too bad.
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I may go ahead & do the Zaino. Like I said earlier I do my 2001 Crystal Blue Miata & it still looks great. I tried it on my silver TL and it didn't look all that great. I'm thinking the Toreador Red might look great with 7 or 8 coats on it. Does anyone know if its worth claying a brand new car?
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clay baring takes off all the oxidation on ur clear so you dont need to clay bar a new car. i waxed my car a few days after i got it only because i was too lazy to do it right away
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The traditional rule is one month from painting to allow the paint to cure. Since our cars have taken about a month or more to arrive to the US from final assembly, you will be fine. I always waxed new cars the weekend I bought them. For humor sake, I waxed my 250 two hours after arriving home from the dealer. I love the wet look and also the protection barrier. Congrats on the new ride.