Hey guys,

I just got my Z back from the body shop to replace the front bumper. I got the lady back earlier tonight and she looks so hot. They cleaned the car so it looks great. I want to wax her but I want to know if it is safe for me to do so? I assume the paint is cured already. I mean not like I can keep the car away from the elements such as rain 'cause it stays outside. I just want to take advantage of the fact that I don't have to wash her already. Just wax and go! Suggestions?

 

NO wax

 

i think 30 days is the norm for wax after paint.....i don't feel like looking it up

 

oh man . Its going to be freezing by then. Whats the reasoning behind this? Are there chemicals that can harm the new paint or is it the rubbing motion that could be the problem?

 

30-90 days

 

there are different brand paints, call the shop that did the work and ask....get it waxed by a detailer in a nice warm garage bay...make sure they know it's new paint

 

I think you have to wait for the paint and the clear coat to completely cure.

 

Thanks for the posts guys. I shall wait

 

which usually takes 30-90 days. never less than 30 so remember that guys!

 

BUMP:

Okay..its been 50 days. Weather is beautiful out here (record high possibly). Anywho...I would like to take the car for a wash at the least. Do you think it is safe to wax now? Still kinda iffy about if I should wait the full 90 days. I know some paint manufacturers state paint cures that long version the paintshop.

 

go for it. youll be fine

 

It is because the paint needs to "outgas". there are solvents in the paint that need to in esence dry up. If you place a sealent or a wax on top of fresh paint then the wax will hold in the volvents and not let them "outgas". With certian paint types that can cause premature paint failure.