New paint job question

Needles · 03-02-2008, 10:47 PM

Just got back my car after being in an accident.Body shop did a 02 to an 04 front conversion.How long do I have to wait before waxing the new parts?Can I do it right away?Or should I wait a little?

truenosan · 03-02-2008, 11:16 PM

wait around 6 months

you dont need to wax it right away
the clear is still curing, so if you trap it via waxing, u aint doing the car any good

rdodger · 03-02-2008, 11:46 PM

With the new paint tech its less than the 6 that used to be recommended but u should wait at least 60 days, even more important is not washing it for 20-30 days.

Needles · 03-02-2008, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rdodger

With the new paint tech its less than the 6 that used to be recommended but u should wait at least 60 days, even more important is not washing it for 20-30 days.

Really,no washing for that long?

What happens when it rains?

bug eye wrx · 03-03-2008, 02:58 AM

just give it a couple of weeks before you use any chemicals on it...you can go and rinse the car.

Kean · 03-03-2008, 12:09 PM

....just ask the shop. They should know based on the product/methods used what the curing time is. Typically it's anywhere from 60-90 days before you should wax. From what I recall, washing is usually not restricted during this time but again, ask the shop to make sure. Also, use the tips in the following article to avoid adding scratches to your finish in the meantime:

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...ng-drying.html

Hines · 03-03-2008, 12:47 PM

there are no issues washing or waxing it right away..... i just got my new 08 sti on fri an will be doing a full detail to it next weekend, the dealer installed swirl marks are annoying me......lol, but i am anal about detailing.

Kean · 03-03-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hines

there are no issues washing or waxing it right away..... i just got my new 08 sti on fri an will be doing a full detail to it next weekend, the dealer installed swirl marks are annoying me......lol, but i am anal about detailing.

....I think you misunderstood the situation. His car just came out of the shop after being repainted (it's not new and factory cured).

Hines · 03-03-2008, 02:51 PM

i will restate then, if you do not know the proper way to wash/wax an not mar the paint then i would wait. if it is that fresh id give it a week or so before waxing.

watchunglava · 03-15-2008, 06:46 PM

when i do any touch up work i allways wait a month. thats what the kit i have for touch ups said.

03-02-2008, 10:47 PM	#1
Needles Scooby Specialist Member#: 19075 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island,NY Vehicle: ???? 02/04 WRB WRX MSPT Tuned 18g	New paint job question Just got back my car after being in an accident.Body shop did a 02 to an 04 front conversion.How long do I have to wait before waxing the new parts?Can I do it right away?Or should I wait a little?

03-15-2008, 06:46 PM	#10
watchunglava Scooby Specialist Member#: 168862 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Portland Maine Vehicle: 2007 ej253n/a 5speed Red Sox Nation Lifer	opinions like a holes when i do any touch up work i allways wait a month. thats what the kit i have for touch ups said.

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03-02-2008, 11:16 PM	#2
truenosan NASIOC Supporter Member#: 78893 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Richmond BC Canada Vehicle: 2007 WRX UGM	wait around 6 months you dont need to wax it right away the clear is still curing, so if you trap it via waxing, u aint doing the car any good

03-02-2008, 11:46 PM	#3
rdodger Scooby Newbie Member#: 156447 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: NWIndiana Vehicle: 99 18g'd 2.5RS-T Black	With the new paint tech its less than the 6 that used to be recommended but u should wait at least 60 days, even more important is not washing it for 20-30 days.

03-03-2008, 02:58 AM	#5
bug eye wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 161584 Join Date: Oct 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: IL	just give it a couple of weeks before you use any chemicals on it...you can go and rinse the car.

03-03-2008, 12:09 PM	#6
Kean Scooby Guru Member#: 25187 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So. CA Vehicle: '03 WRX Sedan MBP '08 Forester Prem TGM	....just ask the shop. They should know based on the product/methods used what the curing time is. Typically it's anywhere from 60-90 days before you should wax. From what I recall, washing is usually not restricted during this time but again, ask the shop to make sure. Also, use the tips in the following article to avoid adding scratches to your finish in the meantime: http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...ng-drying.html

03-03-2008, 12:47 PM	#7
Hines Scooby Newbie Member#: 116398 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bel Air Subaru Club Vehicle: 08 STI OBP Tuned By Agile	there are no issues washing or waxing it right away..... i just got my new 08 sti on fri an will be doing a full detail to it next weekend, the dealer installed swirl marks are annoying me......lol, but i am anal about detailing.

03-03-2008, 02:51 PM	#9
Hines Scooby Newbie Member#: 116398 Join Date: May 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Bel Air Subaru Club Vehicle: 08 STI OBP Tuned By Agile	i will restate then, if you do not know the proper way to wash/wax an not mar the paint then i would wait. if it is that fresh id give it a week or so before waxing.