Polish and Wax on new clear coat

Bowtie11SS · 07-29-2019, 09:34 PM

I just had a couple of door dings taken out and fixed by my body shop. How long should I wait to polish and wax the new clear coat? I have a spot that needs to be buffed out some more.

Ryanbabz71 · 07-30-2019, 04:23 AM

How did they cure the paint/clear? For my wife’s van they said 30 days

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KirkH · 07-30-2019, 09:34 AM

4-6 weeks

Glen e · 07-30-2019, 09:40 AM

Yup , the longer the better, I wait 30-60 days. Ask the body the shop how they cured the paint. If they baked it on, it can be shorter, but to cover all the bases, I would wait.

SSport16 · 07-30-2019, 09:41 AM

Was there any painting involved?

Bowtie11SS · 07-30-2019, 10:09 AM

Yes, they painted the door and quarter panel with color and clear to blend it in.

EJR8402 · 08-01-2019, 03:25 PM

At least 30 days, but the longer the better. I wouldn't even risk touching the paint enough to wash it for a couple of weeks.

Bowtie11SS · 08-01-2019, 11:46 PM

Thanks for the advice. I thought between 30-60 days.

07-29-2019, 09:34 PM	#1
Bowtie11SS BowtieTaZ Drives: 2018 HB 2SS, 15 BK Silverado Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 34 View My Garage	Polish and Wax on new clear coat I just had a couple of door dings taken out and fixed by my body shop. How long should I wait to polish and wax the new clear coat? I have a spot that needs to be buffed out some more.

07-30-2019, 04:23 AM	#2
Ryanbabz71 Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 6,231 View My Garage	How did they cure the paint/clear? For my wife’s van they said 30 days Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Ryan * 2018 1SS 1LE Camaro Hyper Blue Metallic Car Build: http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...0#post10049680

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07-30-2019, 09:40 AM	#4
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Yup , the longer the better, I wait 30-60 days. Ask the body the shop how they cured the paint. If they baked it on, it can be shorter, but to cover all the bases, I would wait. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant Last edited by Glen e; 07-30-2019 at 10:17 AM.

07-30-2019, 09:41 AM	#5
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	Was there any painting involved? __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

07-30-2019, 10:09 AM	#6
Bowtie11SS BowtieTaZ Drives: 2018 HB 2SS, 15 BK Silverado Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 34 View My Garage	Yes, they painted the door and quarter panel with color and clear to blend it in.

08-01-2019, 03:25 PM	#7
EJR8402 Drives: 2019 Red Hot 1SS "Scarlett" Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 194	At least 30 days, but the longer the better. I wouldn't even risk touching the paint enough to wash it for a couple of weeks.

08-01-2019, 11:46 PM	#8
Bowtie11SS BowtieTaZ Drives: 2018 HB 2SS, 15 BK Silverado Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Montana Posts: 34 View My Garage	Thanks for the advice. I thought between 30-60 days.

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