DoubleA6

I also want to clay what didnt get painted. How long do I have to wait...? TIA...

phred

it probably varies depending on the quality/quantity of paint, clearcoat, how long they baked it, etc.

DoubleA6

and I dont know how long he baked it for.

RKA

The rest of the car can be clayed/waxed whenever you want.

alsey

Its no waxing freshly painted parts right? Or can you wax them but just not use abrasives on them?

DoubleA6

just clay what hasn't been painted.

petertt

They said wait 45 days to wax and/or clay any newly painted surfaces. Paint cures from the outside in, so even though the outside may appear hard and ready to take wax, etc, the inside is still soft and is releasing gases as it cures.

Don't be impatient!

It is OK to wash all surfaces, and you can obviously clay & wax any surfaces that were not painted.

P.S. You should also wait 45 days if you are replacing any Stongard (3M protection film)

RKA

Alsey is correct...no wax on the fresh paint either...I fixed my post (thx alsey).

DoubleA6

Thanks, I will wait 45 days.. Can I use IHG now? or just wash..?

BLKPERL

Wait 2-3 months, only wash car...got to let the clearcoat harden