Fresh paint, OK to wax??

[etznova 10+ year member]

Wax isn't going to hurt the finish in any way.
Wax is outdated IMO, unless you have a showcar. Use paint sealant instead.

or top the sealant with a wax to give the shine more depth

 

[quakerroatmeal 10+ year member]

Wax outdated? It's still more popular then sealant from what I've seen. I was told it's normally good to wait 90days before you put wax on it, it is ok to polish though.

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

Wax on, wax off!

 

[SSS 18734 5,000+ posts]

Wax outdated? It's still more popular then sealant from what I've seen. I was told it's normally good to wait 90days before you put wax on it, it is ok to polish though.

It's still more popular simply because most people have never even heard of it. That and sealant is more expensive, and people tend to stick to traditional methods. It looks better on some paints when freshly applied, but after a few days they look the same.

Don't get me wrong. I still use wax on some of my client's vehicles, especially the nicer ones (although I usually use it in conjunction with sealant). But there is really no need to wax your car 5-6 times a year when you can achieve better results with a sealant once or twice a year.

 

[RHoughton1 10+ year member]

I would wait 90 days, If you want to shine it up use polish,just like wax but no Sealants.the paint is not fully cured until 90 days. PPG will not warranty paint with wax on it within the 90 days. otherwise there is a lifetime warranty for pealing and blemishing.

 

[BoomBoomBoy 10+ year member]

Why not just call the body shop that did the work and ask the question? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[konechiwa 10+ year member]

when I got the same thing done as you (new paint on a section) they told to wait 6 weeks before i wax it.

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Why not just call the body shop that did the work and ask the question? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

He said it wouldn't hurt it to wax it now, but just to be safe, wait a couple weeks.

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

chances are its been block sanded and buffed already.. wax away!

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

chances are its been block sanded and buffed already.. wax away!

Think so?

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

yup... As long as it is a base clear application, it has peolly been polished with a wheel already. Anything you do by hand isnt going to harm the paint. Now, if it something like single stage acrilyc enamel, then wax is not a good idea at this time... Wait at least 30 days in that case!

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

yup... As long as it is a base clear application, it has peolly been polished with a wheel already. Anything you do by hand isnt going to harm the paint. Now, if it something like single stage acrilyc enamel, then wax is not a good idea at this time... Wait at least 30 days in that case!

Well I'd imagine they just used a OEM application process, right? I saw the shop, and they bake everything, and they had to have wet sanded it, because there is absolutely NO orange peel, and the panels do feel glossy, like they've been waxed.

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

Prolly have been blocked and polished then.. Wax it if it makes you feel better //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Spray water on it, see if it beads like a waxed vehicle does.

 

[ls2poweredgoat 5,000+ posts]

Prolly have been blocked and polished then.. Wax it if it makes you feel better //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif Spray water on it, see if it beads like a waxed vehicle does.

It does bead. I've already washed it twice since I've gotten the car back. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Ken448 10+ year member]

wax on wax off

I have a cousin in Port St Ritchey that close to you?