I was driving on the dreaded Long Island Expressway the other night doing about 65mph with traffic when an object (not really sure if it was a rock or not) the size of baseball comes flying at me out of no where. Hits my right fender, then my windshield, then off my pillar . Luckily my dealership provided me with 2 free windshield replacements with my lease so they are going to cover the glass, but I have to cover the damage to the fender and pillar. My question is should I give the freshly painted parts some time before I wax it. When I previously had another vehicle fixed the guy at the body shop told me to wait at least a month before applying a fresh coat of wax. But I would think it would be better to get a fresh coat on right away. I really didn’t care about the other car for it was my daily beater – but I don’t want to take any chances with my G. Any advice would be appreciated.

Here is a pic of the damage

 

wait at least a week before applying wax on new paint. the new paint is still "breathing"

i normally wait 2 weeks

 

Ouch that hurts. Sorry to hear about your misfortune. Yea wait about a month or two before washing the area, then about after the second wash, go ahead and wax the car.

 

^^you shouldnt have to wait that long to wash it..

 

naw you shouldnt have to wait...but why would you need to wax your car..the shop should have ploished biffed, waxed ur car for you before you pick it up....

i would say the next day you should be able to wax ur baby...but you shouldnt need to if you car was fully painted

but if its hot where you are..i would wait if your going to wax it as he is right the paint wont e fully cured...

 

Then again I'm basing off a brand spanking new car, where you shouldn't be waxing the car until a couple of washes.

 

I always wait 60 days at least to let the paint and clearcoat cure fully...90 days is always best

 

My rear bumper cover was replaced and painted about 2 weeks ago after some douche rear ended me. Is it fine to wash the car after the 2 weeks without risk of damaging the paintjob? Or should I wait longer to wash the G?

 

+1. But you can wash it right away if the body shop doesn't do it for you.

 

No need to wait. By the time you take delivery of your car, the paint has had PLENTY of time to cure. Feel free to do what you want. Wash it, wax it, etc.

 

on fresh paint you really should wait 30 days at least before puttuing down wax...........

 

Most definitely on that one.^^

 

I worked in a body shop for almost 4 years....we always advised against washing your car for approx the first 90 days... wash it whever you want...dont wax it at all.

 

Waxing it before it cures will not allow the paint to achieve its full hardness since the solvent aren't allowed to fully escape and will be trapped in by the wax. It won't do any "harm" the worst that can happen is the paint will never get any harder than the day you waxed it. Depending on the conditions, this may or may not be a problem.

 

A body shop....yes. This is because the paint is fresh. By the time production cars hit the showroom floor, they are fully cured and typically have been out of paint for 60-90 at least. A car you purchase at a dealer does not have "fresh" paint...by the true sense of the word. But do what you like....no need to wait.

Think about it...most dealers will offer a "Paint Protection Plan" or something to that affect, and essentially what you are paying for is a nice wax job and a paint guarantee that is worthless anyways since the guarantee is bound to expire before your paint starts to degrade even if you didn't wax ever. Teflon, Paint Protection Plans, etc....are ALL gimmicks! Also, when you take delivery of your car...the dealership waxes it right off the bat. Believe what you want guys....but he is good to start waxing anytime!