I recently had my FX45 repainted and would like your guys/gals opinion, how long should I wait to wash and wax the car or is there another way to keep the car clean?
The paint shop advised: No to wash for 30 days and not to wax for 90days...
The paint shop advised: No to wash for 30 days and not to wax for 90days...

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I just got my rear bumper painted and the bodyshop told me i can wash it within an couple days but wait a month to wax.. I waited 2 weeks to wash just because i was being cautious.. Id wait at least a month to wax..
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I never head that before. When i got my stuff painted i only had to wait one day. Onces its dry you can wash and wax.
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You need to wait at least 30 days for the paint to cure before waxing. You can wash with an auto soap that doesn't contain a wax whenever you want. If your shop used a water based paint, double that time on the wax. Make sure you don't let it air dry, or the water spots will etch the soft clear.
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Once I did not wash/wax my car for a few months after repainting... oh man it was rough... had to use the claybar big time.



