DesmoTesta

They do claim that the paint was baked.
Why woudl I not be able to even wax the car for 60 days?
Anyone have any idea?
If you guys have further precautions for fresh paint, please advise..
Thank you..
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2kA6v8

From an autopia forum-
"Factory paint can be waxed soon after the paint job-they are usually baked at 550 degrees. Repainted cars are different-due to the tires, battery, hoses, etc, they cannot be baked at high temperatures-most shops give them an hour at about 160 degrees or so, which means the paint needs time to cure before you seal it with wax. You can polish it every day if you want, but most shops will tell you not to wax for 30-90 days.

One of my clients owns a body shop in Dallas, and it is consistantly one of the highest rated shops in town. He uses a downdraft paint booth and Spies-Hecker paints (Mercedes Benz factory paint), and when he fixed my car (and yes, basecoat and clearcoat), he told me in no uncertain terms to not wax for 90 days-and this was in the summer where temperatures routinely exceed 100 degrees. He knows I am a detailer and like to keep my own car polished and waxed-but he said the paint will not cure properly if I seal it. I polished it 1 to 2 times a week and then used Final Inspection on it for some protection, then after 3 months, I waxed it. After nearly 2 years, the paint looks incredibly wet and shiny.

Sorry, but I am going to listen to a long time paint and body man who owns one of the highest rated body shops in Dallas when he tells me how to take care of my freshly repainted front end.
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NickS

By that I mean once you get it back from the body shop the paint is pretty much cured within a few days. I had the Porsche done and the guy told me that it was basically done but to just give it a week before washing it and waxing it.

I wouldn't worry about it to be honest.

You can wash it with water and a MF mit. Use the running water from the hose and go over the car as the water runs onto the paint and wash as you go.

A6Gary

didn't use a silcone-based wax. The silicone prevents the paint from breathing, which inhibits its curing. So, you might try a small inconspicuous area to test before doing the complete area just to be sure.

nynyvtecjstkickdinyo

as opposed to all of it....

IIRC the damage (if any) of waxing fresh paint would rear its ugly head down the road.