Are you suppose wait 6 months before waxing new car?

Two Cents · 12-23-2001, 09:24 PM

I was told by someone that I should wait to let the paint "cure" properly before having it waxed. True, or just anal?

Apex · 12-23-2001, 10:01 PM

It's kinda anal, but it's very true. The paint doesn't fully cure for about that period of time (of course, there are other variables like heat, sunlight, moisture, etc).

Avoid both wax and polish in the first 6 months. You don't need it anyway. Water should slide off the new, slick, smooth surface.

I personally have never waxed new cars in the first 6 months or so. Then again, I never use synthetic oils in the first 3000 miles and observe a break-in period within the first 1k miles. So, take it how you will.

Burzhui · 12-24-2001, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by DarkFury
New car? What da hell is that?

that's not funny

psycho- · 01-05-2002, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Apex
It's kinda anal, but it's very true. The paint doesn't fully cure for about that period of time (of course, there are other variables like heat, sunlight, moisture, etc).

Avoid both wax and polish in the first 6 months. You don't need it anyway. Water should slide off the new, slick, smooth surface.

I personally have never waxed new cars in the first 6 months or so. Then again, I never use synthetic oils in the first 3000 miles and observe a break-in period within the first 1k miles. So, take it how you will.

Wax after 6 months

Machine wash (carwash) after 2 years. It really takes 2 years for paint and Clearcoat to fully cure.

rajatQ2 · 08-30-2004, 03:12 PM

Hmmm ... this is a dilemma.... I just got a new

,,

but it will be november before 6 months is up, and too cold in boston to go out and wax. I really want to wax it up now. Do you guys think that the "6 month" rule is for real?

DarkFury · 08-30-2004, 03:28 PM

Wow... you popped an Automotive "Golden Shovel" Wheelie award with that one...

cheapie · 08-30-2004, 03:51 PM

But....and kudos to raj for this...he obviously did a search for his topic and responded in a thread that already addressed his concerns.

Bires · 08-30-2004, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

But....and kudos to raj for this...he obviously did a search for his topic and responded in a thread that already addressed his concerns.

YA. That's what I was thinking. Well Done, fine sir, with the search.

Kevster · 08-30-2004, 06:17 PM

Ahh RajatQ2.... His Search-button Kung-fu is strong.

brainsmile · 08-30-2004, 06:18 PM

what does everyone think of those teflon (I think it's teflon) type protective layers you can put on top of the new paint these days.

DarkFury · 08-30-2004, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cheapie

But....and kudos to raj for this...he obviously did a search for his topic and responded in a thread that already addressed his concerns.

Just like in the video (Repost? [Forum Rules])...

Crapbox · 08-30-2004, 09:38 PM

Hey Raj its cool to wax your car, its only new paint that needs to wait 6 months. New cars you can wax right when you get them. Thier paint has been cured by the factory.

LPMiller · 08-31-2004, 05:01 AM

But you do have to wait 6 months before you can like the exhaust pipe.

bachviet · 08-31-2004, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LPMiller

But you do have to wait 6 months before you can like the exhaust pipe.

Nope...

DarkFury · 08-31-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LPMiller

But you do have to wait 6 months before you can like the exhaust pipe.

What is "Liking the exhaust pipe"?

versus "hating" it of course...

12-23-2001, 09:24 PM	#1
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12-23-2001, 10:01 PM	#2
Apex Can you hear me now? Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Here Posts: 5,506	It's kinda anal, but it's very true. The paint doesn't fully cure for about that period of time (of course, there are other variables like heat, sunlight, moisture, etc). Avoid both wax and polish in the first 6 months. You don't need it anyway. Water should slide off the new, slick, smooth surface. I personally have never waxed new cars in the first 6 months or so. Then again, I never use synthetic oils in the first 3000 miles and observe a break-in period within the first 1k miles. So, take it how you will.

08-30-2004, 06:18 PM	#10
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08-30-2004, 09:38 PM	#12
Crapbox Ensign Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 23	Hey Raj its cool to wax your car, its only new paint that needs to wait 6 months. New cars you can wax right when you get them. Thier paint has been cured by the factory.

08-31-2004, 05:01 AM	#13
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