Brand new car - need to wait to wax/seal?

[BigJay]

I`ll be taking possession of a new 2016 Subaru Legacy this coming Monday and I would like to know if there is any period of time I need to wait before I seal/wax the car. The color is Crystal White Pearl and though I`m quite familiar with paint correction before applying any sealants/LSPs, I`ve read something about VOCs, newer paint and curing. Looking to get some thoughts on the matter.

[wdmaccord]

shouldn`t need to wait. factory clear coats are baked on. repaints you typically want to wait 30 days or so.

[rlmccarty2000]

No need to wait. Wash, correct (if needed) and wax/seal away.

[GearHead_1]

I would add to the above post, decontaminate. Particularly on white.

[MiVor]

Ditto - factory paints are `baked` on these days so there`s no need to wait. However, as mentioned, vehicles can pickup all sorts of contaminants in shipping that just don`t wash off. You really should wash well, clay and use a chemical (pre-LSP) cleaner (or an all-in-one LSP), then a good LSP. You`ll need to decide between a carnuba wax, a polymer sealant or a coating as each has their pros and cons.
You shouldn`t need to polish (inspect to be sure) unless the dealer mistreated the prep.

Good luck with the new ride and brace yourself for the first scratch, stone chip or whatever!

[BigJay]

Thanks guys, that`s pretty much what I thought but just wanted to make sure. I informed the dealer that I do not want them doing anything to the car except for the safety inspection. They are removing the wraps but that is it. I will be detailing the car once I get it home.

[RTexasF]

On the last three new ones I`ve machine polished them the day they came home then sealed.