How soon to wax( or polymer) a new car

[Michaelelts]

Just got a new 05 black TL build date on the car is 11/04. How soon can I start to protect it plan is Klasse twins and souvrain or ps 21

[Scottwax]

Immediately. Factory paint is baked on at a high temperature which cures it quickly.

[imported_pugoman]

Only on aftermarket paint/repair jobs do you have to give the paint curing time, this is due to the lower baking temperatures that are used so that your plastic and rubber parts don`t melt!



On a brand new car, as Scott says, you can get down to some detailing straight away!

[Michaelelts]

Thanks I know what I am doing tonight in the garage!!!

[Rob Tomlin]

Congrats on the new ride and have fun!

[01bluecls]

Congrats on the purchase...my dad has a 04 TL and its a great looking car. On a side note, just curious is how you have a TT Supra, 05 TL, and lex Rx 300 and then a Ford Focus?? The focus is what is throwing me off alittle. (Not saying its bad thing to own a focus, it doesnt seem to flow with your current array of cars)

[LouisanaJeeper]

yup as said above. you can seal as soon as it gets off the transport truck to the stealership.

[jimmybuffit]

I have an 04 Porsche C4S (07/04, 240 miles) in the shop over the weekend. Still has marks from the wrapguard, and a disgusting amount of swirls.



We`ll doclay, Menzerna/PC/finishing foam, AIO/SG (x2), and p21s (p21s later in the week).



Jim

[lbls1]

I like to wait a month before waxing anything new. Many have stated that you can wax modern paint almost immediately after curing, but I like to give new paint time to dry and harden a bit before wax.

[Michaelelts]

Originally posted by 01bluecls

Congrats on the purchase...my dad has a 04 TL and its a great looking car. On a side note, just curious is how you have a TT Supra, 05 TL, and lex Rx 300 and then a Ford Focus?? The focus is what is throwing me off alittle. (Not saying its bad thing to own a focus, it doesnt seem to flow with your current array of cars)





Easy to explain it is my 17.5 yo daughter`s car I pay the bills so I list it as mine. Acuatly not a bad car she has the mach one audio it has a sunroof hids and antilocks.

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by Jimmy Buffit

I have an 04 Porsche C4S (07/04, 240 miles) in the shop over the weekend. Still has marks from the wrapguard, and a disgusting amount of swirls.



We`ll doclay, Menzerna/PC/finishing foam, AIO/SG (x2), and p21s (p21s later in the week).



Jim



Post some pics, Jim. I <3 freshly detailed Porsches!

[Michaelelts]

I posted some pics on click and brag

[jimmybuffit]

2004 (07-04 build) Porsche C4S.

This Car has 240 miles. The owner picked it up in Cincinnati Saturday morning and essentially drove it straight to my shop!



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3628myersrightfrontqtr__small_-med.jpg



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3628meyerleftrearqtr__small_-med.jpg



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3628myersrear__small_-med.jpg



http://autopia.org/gallery/data/500/3628dscf0097__small_-med.jpg



I`m lucky enough to do some very nice cars, but this was a real treat! Plus, I took it as a real compliment that the client would leave his NEW car with me overnight - Saturday night, no less.



Jim