First Wax On A New Car - DetailCity.org

egc · 10-05-2008, 10:55 AM

How soon do you wax a new Car... I keep it clean all the time. I keep the bugs off almost daily. My husband says 6 mos, but I think it's sooner.
thanks,
egc

cwcad · 10-05-2008, 11:30 AM

My short answer is... as soon as you sign the papers for ownership.

Protection is the first step in caring for your vehicle.

dr_detail · 10-05-2008, 11:52 AM

kinda depends... what are your expectations, is this a show car or a daily driver, does it park in the garage or is it outside all day, is it covered, what color is it, how's the weather in your area -- hot, cold, rainy, sunny, humid, how many miles does it see daily, does it run through a carwash or do you wash it yourself, are you doing the waxing, or your husband, is he paying for someone else to do it or are you... the list of variables is infinate. It would be safe to answer that it should be waxed as needed, or as often as you see fit. If it is strictly a wax, the longest it will last in most conditions will be 60-90 days max. Sealants can last longer, glazes can last less. I guess what I am saying is that vehicles should be waxed as often as necessary to maintain the results you crave.

black bart · 10-05-2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by egc

How soon do you wax a new Car... I keep it clean all the time. I keep the bugs off almost daily. My husband says 6 mos, but I think it's sooner.
thanks,
egc

Sounds like you are asking when will the new paint be ready for a wax or sealant.

Since new cars have the paint baked in a heated booth it should be clayed polished and waxed the day that you take delivery.

Your husband would be correct if it was a repaint at a body shop but 6 months is much longer than necessary.

Hope that helps.

sal329 · 10-05-2008, 01:35 PM

The night I take it home

RANDAL · 10-05-2008, 03:06 PM

I beleive Black Bart is correct. My process would be very god hand wash, clay bar with lube, polish for light correction, followed by a paint sealant. And week later a carnuba wax after the sealant has taken hold on the properly prepared surface. I would combin the polish and sealant into one product such as Polish with Sealant from POORBOYS WORLD, I REALLY LIKE THAT PRODUCT!!!!!!

GearHead_1 · 10-05-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm with Randal and Bart on this one. There is nothing to wait for. As has been mentioned some paints/processes of days gone by required you to wait for the paint to out gas. In effect cure. This isn't the case any longer and is true even of most repaints done in body shops. In fact many body shops now use heat booths to "bake" the paint. The paint is ready for a coat of protection in very short order.

9D4E420 · 10-05-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RANDAL

I beleive Black Bart is correct. My process would be very god hand wash, clay bar with lube, polish for light correction, followed by a paint sealant. And week later a carnuba wax after the sealant has taken hold on the properly prepared surface. I would combin the polish and sealant into one product such as Polish with Sealant from POORBOYS WORLD, I REALLY LIKE THAT PRODUCT!!!!!!

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mikewilson · 10-15-2008, 02:11 AM

I think it depends on situations like, how is the weather of ur city. You covered your car or not during parking, what is the color of it. and many more.

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rabbi · 10-15-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 9D4E420

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10-05-2008, 10:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
egc Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	First Wax On A New Car How soon do you wax a new Car... I keep it clean all the time. I keep the bugs off almost daily. My husband says 6 mos, but I think it's sooner. thanks, egc

10-05-2008, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
cwcad BE(beginning experience) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Harker Heights, Tx. Posts: 2,127	Re: First Wax On A New Car My short answer is... as soon as you sign the papers for ownership. Protection is the first step in caring for your vehicle. __________________ cwcad DO WHAT YOU SAY.....SAY WHAT YOU DO!!!! www.ldkbox.com a blog about life's details

10-05-2008, 11:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
dr_detail Beautification Specialist Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California Posts: 788	Re: First Wax On A New Car kinda depends... what are your expectations, is this a show car or a daily driver, does it park in the garage or is it outside all day, is it covered, what color is it, how's the weather in your area -- hot, cold, rainy, sunny, humid, how many miles does it see daily, does it run through a carwash or do you wash it yourself, are you doing the waxing, or your husband, is he paying for someone else to do it or are you... the list of variables is infinate. It would be safe to answer that it should be waxed as needed, or as often as you see fit. If it is strictly a wax, the longest it will last in most conditions will be 60-90 days max. Sealants can last longer, glazes can last less. I guess what I am saying is that vehicles should be waxed as often as necessary to maintain the results you crave. __________________ A happy customer tells a friend ... An unhappy one tells many friends !!! Gim-me a car with finns... :naughty and I'll shows ya what detailin's all about... :jump

10-05-2008, 01:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
sal329 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 305	Re: First Wax On A New Car The night I take it home

10-05-2008, 03:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
RANDAL IOWA BOY Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Exira, Iowa Posts: 233	Re: First Wax On A New Car I beleive Black Bart is correct. My process would be very god hand wash, clay bar with lube, polish for light correction, followed by a paint sealant. And week later a carnuba wax after the sealant has taken hold on the properly prepared surface. I would combin the polish and sealant into one product such as Polish with Sealant from POORBOYS WORLD, I REALLY LIKE THAT PRODUCT!!!!!!

10-05-2008, 04:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
GearHead_1 SuperDuper Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 1,247	Re: First Wax On A New Car I'm with Randal and Bart on this one. There is nothing to wait for. As has been mentioned some paints/processes of days gone by required you to wait for the paint to out gas. In effect cure. This isn't the case any longer and is true even of most repaints done in body shops. In fact many body shops now use heat booths to "bake" the paint. The paint is ready for a coat of protection in very short order. __________________ Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.

10-15-2008, 02:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
mikewilson Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Re: First Wax On A New Car I think it depends on situations like, how is the weather of ur city. You covered your car or not during parking, what is the color of it. and many more. ----------- Garage Flooring \| Garage Floor

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