repainted hood, how long to wait before waxing

J.P. · 08-26-2008, 11:44 AM

Hi guys, i just got my hood repainted (Car Vs Deer) how long should i wait before claybaring or waxing?

328i · 08-26-2008, 01:13 PM

Ask your body shop as each one will usually have it's own recommendation, but at the very least wait a month or two to let the paint outgas and cure properly, or you'll end up with super soft paint that swirls very easily. In the mean time just use a glaze like Meguiars #7 which is body shop safe and will be better than nothing. Also the weather is still nice, so leave the car out in the sun to speed the cure time.

J.P. · 08-26-2008, 01:30 PM

Thanks,

How about washing?

328i · 08-26-2008, 01:39 PM

Washing isn't a problem, just be very careful on the area that was painted since it will swirl much easier than the rest of the car until it cures. Also remove bird bombs and tree sap right away to prevent etching, but that really goes for the whole car anyway.

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328i Colonel 148 Rep 2,932 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Ask your body shop as each one will usually have it's own recommendation, but at the very least wait a month or two to let the paint outgas and cure properly, or you'll end up with super soft paint that swirls very easily. In the mean time just use a glaze like Meguiars #7 which is body shop safe and will be better than nothing. Also the weather is still nice, so leave the car out in the sun to speed the cure time. __________________
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328i Colonel 148 Rep 2,932 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	Washing isn't a problem, just be very careful on the area that was painted since it will swirl much easier than the rest of the car until it cures. Also remove bird bombs and tree sap right away to prevent etching, but that really goes for the whole car anyway. __________________
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