Well, I just had my car repainted and I know that I am not supposed to apply wax or sealents for 2-3 months, so I want to know what the best thing I can do would be to still have my car looking it's best. Are there any quick detail sprays that will give me what I want? My car is an 05 Audi A4, in Silver. Please offer up any suggestions you have. Thank you! :xyxthumbs
Newly painted car - Need advice
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Thomas Dekany
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05Sleeper said:
according to my #80 bottle, it will protect your newly painted car until it cures.
imported_Kraig
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My car was in the shop for a few repairs (I got hit twice in 3 weeks) and I was a little early for pickup. They waxed the whole car! The guy said it wouldn't matter. I'm worried, but I guess they do it all the time and this is supposed to be one of the best shops in town.
Accumulator
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05Sleeper- I've had a *lot* of Audis repainted. First off, I sure hope they used Spies-Hecker paint, that's what comes on Audis and is also what oughta be used to redo them. One of the characteristics of this paint is its hardness, and waxing/sealing too soo can keep fresh paint from attaining full hardness. Even with oven baking, S-H continues to outgas for well over a month, often longer than two months.
I use Meg's #5. Great on fresh paint, very user-friendly, and much better IMO (did side-by-side tests) than the other usual recommendation- 3M IHG. Use this for a couple of months or so (I go three months but winter's coming). It's hard to find, but Meg's distributors can order it or you can get it from Meg's direct.
Yeah, just the glaze, no topper, every time you wash. And wash frequently so you can always be gentle about it. The #80 is good but contains abrasives you might not need. I always have it around, but I generally don't use it until the paint has cured most of the way. I wouldn't use it every time, that's for sure.
I would not use any QD on it as a) you don't want to leave wax on the surface and many contain it- if you *must* use something use Meg's #34 Final Inspection and b) the paint won't be fully hardened so using a QD to clean between washes will probably mar it. One exception is birdbombs, which can etch the paint- I'd rather have scratches than etching. Use the #34 and/or rubbing alcohol for that but be gentle. I use my wife's cotton makeup balls and *lots* of #34. I let the #34 do the work (dissolve the stuff) and just blot rather than wipe.
Kraig- If it were *mine* I'd use a paint cleaner to remove the wax and then use Meguiar's #5/#3/#81/#7/Deep Crystal#2 (that's in order of preference) on it until the paint has cured. But then I'm pretty conservative about such things.
Wonder if they literally used "wax"? People use all sorts of words in all sorts of ways and shops often assume their customers don't know the diff between wax/glaze/sealant/etc.
I use Meg's #5. Great on fresh paint, very user-friendly, and much better IMO (did side-by-side tests) than the other usual recommendation- 3M IHG. Use this for a couple of months or so (I go three months but winter's coming). It's hard to find, but Meg's distributors can order it or you can get it from Meg's direct.
Yeah, just the glaze, no topper, every time you wash. And wash frequently so you can always be gentle about it. The #80 is good but contains abrasives you might not need. I always have it around, but I generally don't use it until the paint has cured most of the way. I wouldn't use it every time, that's for sure.
I would not use any QD on it as a) you don't want to leave wax on the surface and many contain it- if you *must* use something use Meg's #34 Final Inspection and b) the paint won't be fully hardened so using a QD to clean between washes will probably mar it. One exception is birdbombs, which can etch the paint- I'd rather have scratches than etching. Use the #34 and/or rubbing alcohol for that but be gentle. I use my wife's cotton makeup balls and *lots* of #34. I let the #34 do the work (dissolve the stuff) and just blot rather than wipe.
Kraig- If it were *mine* I'd use a paint cleaner to remove the wax and then use Meguiar's #5/#3/#81/#7/Deep Crystal#2 (that's in order of preference) on it until the paint has cured. But then I'm pretty conservative about such things.
Wonder if they literally used "wax"? People use all sorts of words in all sorts of ways and shops often assume their customers don't know the diff between wax/glaze/sealant/etc.
Accumulator
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I dunno, never used Zaino. I've also heard it's OK for fresh paint and seeing as how Sal Zaino was supposedly a custom painter you might want to call them and ask. Personally, I just don't have any problem with the better safe than sorry approach so I stick with the #5 as I'm a little 
about how a sealant can allow the outgassing to occur.
about how a sealant can allow the outgassing to occur.imported_Kraig
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It was a can of Megs yellow wax, I saw the guy applying it. What kind of paint cleaner should I buy (Kragen/Autozone) to get it off? I only have seen cleaner waxes around.
Accumulator
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Kraig- OK, that clears that up. See if you can find Meguiar's Deep Crystal Step #1. Nonabrasive yet effective. This isn't the most critical/urgent thing in the world...I wouldn't wait three weeks but you could wait for products to arrive if you have to order them online.
BTW, the Deep Crystal Step #2 would be OK to use while the paint cures. Much easier to find than #5. Mother's makes a similar glaze product they might have at an autoparts store.
It occurs to me that you could use rubbing alcohol to remove the wax too. Just be careful not to scratch the paint whatever you end up doing
BTW, the Deep Crystal Step #2 would be OK to use while the paint cures. Much easier to find than #5. Mother's makes a similar glaze product they might have at an autoparts store.
It occurs to me that you could use rubbing alcohol to remove the wax too. Just be careful not to scratch the paint whatever you end up doing
imported_Kraig
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Thanks Accumulator, I'll pick up the Deep Crystal steps today and clear the wax off.
A good claying and using Meg's #34 Final Inspection ( fresh paint safe ) will remove the wax also . Then just glaze it with Meg's #5 for 30-45 days . After 30 days use the Meg's paint cleaner ( step #1 ) and clay 1st if you feel any grit to the paint , then wash thoroughly with Dawn and apply your Zaino .
Craigster
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Accumulator
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Craigster- Yeah, that's been the standard answer for a long time, if only because you can find it easily. I was pretty disappointed in it and when I compared it with the #5, well, the IHG hasn't left the shelf since.
I don't mean to sound all :argue and I know we all have our faves, but if you get a chance to try the #5 I'm confident you'll prefer it too. At least for this application where it's not getting topped with a wax.
I don't mean to sound all :argue and I know we all have our faves, but if you get a chance to try the #5 I'm confident you'll prefer it too. At least for this application where it's not getting topped with a wax.