First Wax On A New Car

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egc

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How soon do you wax a new Car... I keep it clean all the time. I keep the bugs off almost daily. My husband says 6 mos, but I think it's sooner.
thanks,
egc
 
My short answer is... as soon as you sign the papers for ownership.

Protection is the first step in caring for your vehicle.
 
kinda depends... what are your expectations, is this a show car or a daily driver, does it park in the garage or is it outside all day, is it covered, what color is it, how's the weather in your area -- hot, cold, rainy, sunny, humid, how many miles does it see daily, does it run through a carwash or do you wash it yourself, are you doing the waxing, or your husband, is he paying for someone else to do it or are you... the list of variables is infinate. It would be safe to answer that it should be waxed as needed, or as often as you see fit. If it is strictly a wax, the longest it will last in most conditions will be 60-90 days max. Sealants can last longer, glazes can last less. I guess what I am saying is that vehicles should be waxed as often as necessary to maintain the results you crave.
 
egc said:
How soon do you wax a new Car... I keep it clean all the time. I keep the bugs off almost daily. My husband says 6 mos, but I think it's sooner.
thanks,
egc
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Sounds like you are asking when will the new paint be ready for a wax or sealant.

Since new cars have the paint baked in a heated booth it should be clayed polished and waxed the day that you take delivery.

Your husband would be correct if it was a repaint at a body shop but 6 months is much longer than necessary.

Hope that helps.
 
I beleive Black Bart is correct. My process would be very god hand wash, clay bar with lube, polish for light correction, followed by a paint sealant. And week later a carnuba wax after the sealant has taken hold on the properly prepared surface. I would combin the polish and sealant into one product such as Polish with Sealant from POORBOYS WORLD, I REALLY LIKE THAT PRODUCT!!!!!!
 
I'm with Randal and Bart on this one. There is nothing to wait for. As has been mentioned some paints/processes of days gone by required you to wait for the paint to out gas. In effect cure. This isn't the case any longer and is true even of most repaints done in body shops. In fact many body shops now use heat booths to "bake" the paint. The paint is ready for a coat of protection in very short order.
 
RANDAL said:
I beleive Black Bart is correct. My process would be very god hand wash, clay bar with lube, polish for light correction, followed by a paint sealant. And week later a carnuba wax after the sealant has taken hold on the properly prepared surface. I would combin the polish and sealant into one product such as Polish with Sealant from POORBOYS WORLD, I REALLY LIKE THAT PRODUCT!!!!!!
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+1 :rockon
 
black bart said:
Sounds like you are asking when will the new paint be ready for a wax or sealant.

Since new cars have the paint baked in a heated booth it should be clayed polished and waxed the day that you take delivery.

Your husband would be correct if it was a repaint at a body shop but 6 months is much longer than necessary.

Hope that helps.
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Plus one on this!

Your car is ready for protection the day you sign the paperwork!

Repaint jobs the rule is 90 days...that's a cure time for the paint..but with that asking your body shop what they suggest is the best practice
 
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