Brand new paint job, lookng for everything you can tell me..:)

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Justin Horne

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Allright, in about a week, my car is going in for it's $4500 Corvette black, with cut and polish paint job...:) As you can likely tell, this is a big deal for me, and I can imagine it will look spectacualr.

Anyway, with brand new paint comes a swirl free base. Before, I've been using NXT tech wax and the Meg's applicator. I know how to wash a car the correct way (thanks to reading here.)

That said....

What specific thing should I use to wash with? I've got a good mit right now, but I'm just gonna buy something new for this, I figure there's no reason not too...

What wash solution? NXT wash, or something else?

Drying: Right now I'm using some autozone MFs, but it's about time to get better ones.. I was looking at the Meg's Water Magnet thing, any good?

Wax... I've heard that wax on young paint is very bad for about 3 months, so what should I put on to protect the paint? Some form of glaze?

Also, there's a Clear Bra going on the car.. Should that go on over whatever protectant, or not?





Ah, so many questions.. I tried searching, but when you want to find "New Paint," and 'New' is not included for being too short, you get a LOT of posts..:D



Thank you all!
 
your right , wait 90 days before you wax,seal or fit the bra....in that time you can use a glaze to pretty it up



you seem to like the megs stuff, which is fine. maybe go for a wool wash mitt, nxt wash and a water magnet



megs hyper wash is a more econoimal way if you wash alot
 
The Clear Bra Should not be applied for at least 30/90 days.



(Have the installer show you actual cars, not pictures, that he has done. It is a very tricky process, and substantial experience is required.)



Refinish paint systems cure slowly. The outgasing continues for a minimum of 30 days, and up to 90 days, depending on the manufacturer.



Meguiar's Show Car Glaze is our choice.



I'll bet your excited!



Jim
 
Well, if Megs is the good stuff, that's what I'll use.. I commented about it mostly because that's essentailly what I've used in the past...

I didn't know to wait on the Clear Bra as well, good to know...

And yes, I'm super excited, I'll post pics..

Also, just got done pulling (well, it's still sitting in the truck, but it's totally free) a 340 hp or so Chevy 350 high output to be put in as well...

I'm very excited..:D

Thanks guys.
 
Justin Horne- Welcome to Autopia!



Just make sure you don't have any "issues" right away so you can get it back to them for additional work promptly. I *always* seem to find something that bugs me...so I spend forever inspecting it, especially after the first wash.



Yeah, wait a minimum of 90 days (I usually wait longer) as all the paint manufacturers said to wait at least that long. MirrorFinishMan queried them a while back (you might search out the post) and got the straight scoop. Note that bodyshops/painters often give out misinformation about this for some reason, guess they don't read the data sheets or something :nixweiss



For the glaze, I find Meg's #5 to be *SO* easy to use that it's minor appearance deficit compared to #7 (Showecar Glaze) is worth it. Since you have to reapply after every wash, ease-of-use might be as important to you as it is to me ;) And in side-by-sides it was much better than 3M IHG, another popular choice. #5 can be tricky to find, but you'll have a little time while they do the painting (I just ordered my last bottle from Meguiar's 800 number).



Washes that work OK for me on fresh paint include: Griot's Car Wash (my overall favorite), Meg's #62 and #00, P21S, and Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo. While I'm big on lubricity anyhow, IMO it's especially important with unprotected and still-sorta-soft fresh paint. Remember that the paint will continue to harden for a while and you really do have to be especially gentle with it for the first few weeks. Avoid washes that claim to leave something behind ("gloss enhancers", etc.).
 
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