Question for Mike Phillips concerning new PPG paint job

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Mike I see from your signature that you reference a quote from a guy that is a Paint Instructor for the PPG paint company.

I don't know if you have any knowledge of the PPG system, (but I am asuming that you do since you are so knowledgable concerning paint detailing) but it specifies that no polish is to be used within like the 1st 30 days of the paint job.

My question is this. What is safe to use on a new PPG paint job as far as keeping it clean and shiny those first few weeks and how soon can you start detailing the vehicle.

The reason I ask is that I saw you mention something to a guy who just had his Corvette painted about you wishing he had let you polish it before he left with it.


And with a new paint job, what are the steps to get started and maintain the finish. The Car will be topped with two coats of PPG clear. And Zanio will probably be the polish system of choice,

Any help will be great...



Also this is my first post, but I have lurked for a few weeks now and all I can say is, WOW!! There are some talented people out there detailing cars. And Mike you are a pure genius!!

[groebuck]

Not sure about PPG but you should check with your shop regarding when you can apply anything to the paint. I had my hood roof and trunk repainted and the Body Shop said, wash and glaze only - no sealants or waxes. The reason being the paint need that 30 days (sometimes more, sometimes less depending if the shop baked it at all) to cure. If you seal or wax it you run the risk of damaging the paint.