after there has been paint work done on a car. how long should you wait before glazing and waxing? does it have to air out (cure) for a certain number of days?

 

you might want to ask the paint shop for their recommendation.

here's a quote from Meguiar's:

"After-market paint finishes however, are cured at a much lower temperature to ensure the method of baking or heating the paint doesn't melt non-metal components such as wiring and vinyl. For this reason, it's best to follow the specific paint manufactures recommendations for care and maintenance of fresh paint. Most paint manufactures that supply paint to the refinish industry recommend that you allow anywhere from 30 to 90 days curing time after the paint is applied before you apply the first application of wax."

 

Usually 90 days. Even the touch-up paint manufacturers recommend 90 days before applying any wax/polish.

 

Get a hold of the paint guy and ask him, but the 90 day thing sounds about right. Damn, I don't know if I could keep my hand off of my car for 90 days.

 

90 days for any wax that will seal.
You can use breathable glaze like 3M hand glaze.
You can keep it clean with a product like meguires "final inspection".
I like to polish it again after 90 days and then seal it with wax or a sealing polish.
Let me know if you need more specific info.
I am an ASE master painter. Trust me...

 

stryfox email me at: clftnba@aol.com. i have some more questions for you.

thanks
cliff

 

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