Washing or Waxing after a respray?

[rxer311]

I had my rear passenger door and quarter panel resprayed after somebody sideswiped me in a parking lot. I forgot to ask the body shop for care instructions when I picked the car up. I remember hearing somewhere that you should not wash or wax your car for a certain time period after a respray.

Is there truth to this or can I was and wax my car now?

Thanks.

[readimag]

Great article i found some time back.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...&threadid=3704

[rxer311]

Great info in the article. How long should I wait before I put a coat of wax on my car? 30 days?

[toothysaw2]

i was told to wait 90 days... which seems a little much.

[EnigmaS4]

i was told to wait 90 days... which seems a little much.

It is fine to wash your new car paint with a pH neutral shampoo right after you get it painted. You don't want to apply a wax till after the paint has set for a while and finished with most of its out gassing, I waited 30 days before I applied a Natural Carnauba Wax to the paint. I know that if the car is parked outside the curing time goes down since the UV light from the sun helps cure the paint faster. Also I do believe that if you have parts that were cured in a paint oven that you can apply wax to those right away since the oven bakes the paint and cures it instantly. Most cars aren't heated this hot since you need to strip out all of the interior/wiring to do this.

Here is the link that rxer311 posted in the B7 A4 forum, I gave a better explanation there: Link

[TOGWT]

1. DuPont and , PPG recommend a 90 day period whereas BSAF advise 30 days; but any recommendation is dependent upon what paint, hardener, drying system, additives etc were used, the body-shop / paint manufactures know their products; seek their advice
2. Paint manufacturer have specific technical guidelines (see ‘Product Sheet’ or P-Sheet) on how to use their products to affect a warranted spot/panel/ repairs or a full repaint. This preserves both the paint manufactures and factory warranty (if offered)
3. Abrasive polish should be avoided until the paint has cured (an abrasive polish will not necessarily harm the soft new paint but unless it’s absolutely necessary I would avoid it)
4. Vehicle washing is encouraged but avoid car wash concentrates that contain any harsh detergents, alkali, acids, wax (recommended products- Zaino Z-7™ Show Car Wash, Groit’s Car Wash) also avoid car washes that uses a high-pressure spray, harsh detergents or brushes
5. Don't use a car cover until the paint is fully cured?

[rxer311]

Thanks again, I am going to call the body shop on monday.