My car is getting all repainted besides teh rear hatch, It is black and I want to keep the scratchs off it, so how do i do that?

 

I'll Zaino a few layers on it

 

I dont have Zaino, but i use the meguares paste wax, once I get it back should I wash it then wax it or can i just wax it?

 

you can wax it right away

 

I just dont want to have paint swirls while im waxing it, you know when you use the sponge circle thing on the car, so once i get it back bring it home and wax it?

 

ive heard you gotta let paint sit for a bit before you put a sealant on it

 

you're not supposed to wax it right away unless they bake it. a new car you can because it takes so long to get to you, but if u take ur car in and get it painted ur usually not supposed to do it for like a month or 2. just use soft towels to dry it, dont park next to people, and dont try and wipe dust off the car with a normal towel, use quick detailer and a microfiber

 

Well he said that he just finshed painting the car friday, and they are putting it back together monday and i should be able to pick it up this tuesday, the paint was baked on

 

Double check with the shop before you start waxing it. Contrary to the earlier statement "you can wax it right away", you shouldn't wax a freshly painted car. Unlike when it arrives from the factory where it was baked on, a body shop will not be able to totally cure it.

None of that has anything to do with keeping it from getting scratched. There are a number of posts in the forum describing the proper methods to wash, dry and wax a car. If you do a little research, you'll discover the proper detailing methods that will allow you to keep you car looking like new and not gather a bunch of swirls and scratches.

The starting place for anybody interesting in taking care of their cars is http://autopia.org . Visit it and download their free eBook "The Autopia Guide to Detailing".

 

i thought after fresh paint you should wait a few weeks at least befor wax

 

How were you taking care of the car previously?
Were you happy with the results?

 

talk to your body shop first and ask them when the paint will out gas.then you can polish or wax it.

 

Definitely + 1!!! You risk causing a chemical reaction if you wax when the paint is fresh.

 

I believe you have to wait a month (depending on weather conditions) before you apply any wax to it. Now if its scorching hot, i would say 3 weeks. No need to rush it....

 

Its a simple question. Good-bye friend.