New Paint-How soon can I wax?

95Convert · 03-01-2001, 10:56 PM

I just got my '86 out of the paint shop. It has been stripped down to the metal and refinished with a nice base/clear. I remember hearing that there is a waiting period for the paint to solidify before I can apply a good coat of wax. Does anyone have any idea how long I should wait?

Fostang · 03-01-2001, 11:37 PM

Why don't you just ask the paint shop. I would say at least 3 months. To make sure it stays on.

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67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up, manley valves, v-matic hurst shifter, edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump, ignitor coil, solid motor mounts, magna racing suspension, poly urathane bushings, und

Shotgun28 · 03-02-2001, 12:01 AM

Yes that is right, the wait is about 120 days. I know it is hard, but you should wait, you can however wash with a mild soap-wash, within a week, depending on type of paint and clear was used. I know with PPG, you can wash as soon as 1-2 days after. Hope this helps.

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91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 03-02-2001, 12:10 AM

reccomended 90 days with a good wax(look for a wax with carnuba oils in it) can do as early as 60.
shouldnt be needed before that

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 03-02-2001, 12:14 AM

that info was from my dad who owns a body shop

Patrick Boetticher · 03-02-2001, 11:30 AM

I work i used to work in a body shop that did streetrods and other very very high dollor stuff when i left we did an airplain thet had a price tag of over 15,000... we waxed the paint 2 -3 days later, left the shopp looking great and stayed looking great.... that is just what we did... i AM NOT saying it is right or wrong...

macx · 03-02-2001, 09:26 PM

My future son-in-law is a school trained & GM certified body man at a dealer. I asked him what I should use on my wife's pearl paint - he said don't use wax but a synthetic like Nu Finish. I had bug droppings on it which were nearly IMPOSSIBLE to get off before I applied. It went on easy, some more drops in the same spot later that nearly FELL off - amazing stuff - REALLY slick, dirt doesn't stick hardly at all. Only had a chance for 1 coat before cold weather, still looks fabulous after lots of washing. I got it at a plain old cheapy auto parts.

93CobraR · 03-05-2001, 10:29 AM

I work for a body shop and we wax/buff the cars 2 days later after they get painted.

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87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's.
Best time 13.012
Best MPH 104
Best 60' 1.816

Visit my site at:
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BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 03-05-2001, 07:35 PM

Ill say it again, 60 days is the min, if the paint is fresh, you can wetsand & polish it(most paint shops will do it anyways, so it looks like "GLASS"), but it shouldnt need to be waxed for 90 days after paint

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!).
My Stang This Is What Dynomax Ultra-Flo's Do

03-01-2001, 10:56 PM	#1
95Convert Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 123	New Paint-How soon can I wax? I just got my '86 out of the paint shop. It has been stripped down to the metal and refinished with a nice base/clear. I remember hearing that there is a waiting period for the paint to solidify before I can apply a good coat of wax. Does anyone have any idea how long I should wait?

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03-01-2001, 11:37 PM	#2
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	Why don't you just ask the paint shop. I would say at least 3 months. To make sure it stays on. ------------------ 67'fastback- Edelbrock carb, intake, cam, valve springs. Road lifters, Comp Cam rocker arms, windage tray, cerama coated headers, dual flows with H-pipe, modded c-4, tci stall converter, perma cool electric fan, aluminum water pump, griffen aluminum radiator, accel 8.8 cable, wide cap distriburator, magnetic pick up, manley valves, v-matic hurst shifter, edelbrock performer nitrous, carter electric fuel pump, ignitor coil, solid motor mounts, magna racing suspension, poly urathane bushings, und

03-02-2001, 12:01 AM	#3
Shotgun28 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: New Hope MN USA Posts: 276	Yes that is right, the wait is about 120 days. I know it is hard, but you should wait, you can however wash with a mild soap-wash, within a week, depending on type of paint and clear was used. I know with PPG, you can wash as soon as 1-2 days after. Hope this helps. ------------------ 91 LX Convertible Gray on Red B&M Shift improver kit,ASP red alum. underdrive pulleys, Richmond 3.73 gears, 1 5/8 Flowtech long tube Headers and off road h-pipe, Flowmaster 2-chamber cat-back with S.S exhaust, MSD 6A Ignition with coil,Cap and rotor, Taylor Pro wires, K&N 12" conical filter system, Jet stage 2 performance chip and just purchased some GT40P heads, looking at exhaust, Lentech Street Terminator plus on it's way...

03-02-2001, 12:10 AM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	reccomended 90 days with a good wax(look for a wax with carnuba oils in it) can do as early as 60. shouldnt be needed before that

03-02-2001, 12:14 AM	#5
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	that info was from my dad who owns a body shop

03-02-2001, 11:30 AM	#6
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	I work i used to work in a body shop that did streetrods and other very very high dollor stuff when i left we did an airplain thet had a price tag of over 15,000... we waxed the paint 2 -3 days later, left the shopp looking great and stayed looking great.... that is just what we did... i AM NOT saying it is right or wrong...

03-02-2001, 09:26 PM	#7
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	My future son-in-law is a school trained & GM certified body man at a dealer. I asked him what I should use on my wife's pearl paint - he said don't use wax but a synthetic like Nu Finish. I had bug droppings on it which were nearly IMPOSSIBLE to get off before I applied. It went on easy, some more drops in the same spot later that nearly FELL off - amazing stuff - REALLY slick, dirt doesn't stick hardly at all. Only had a chance for 1 coat before cold weather, still looks fabulous after lots of washing. I got it at a plain old cheapy auto parts.

03-05-2001, 10:29 AM	#8
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I work for a body shop and we wax/buff the cars 2 days later after they get painted. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

03-05-2001, 07:35 PM	#9
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	Ill say it again, 60 days is the min, if the paint is fresh, you can wetsand & polish it(most paint shops will do it anyways, so it looks like "GLASS"), but it shouldnt need to be waxed for 90 days after paint ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe (Sounds Mean), K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box, Removed air silendcer), 198.9 rwhp @4200 (235 Motor!!), 285 lbs-ft @2900 (336 Motor!!!). My Stang This Is What Dynomax Ultra-Flo's Do