Using detail spray on fresh paint

[crazycody93]

As the title says, I'm wondering how soon you can use detail spray on fresh paint? I have a friend who picked up some detail spray, and his car just came back from paint about a week ago. He is eager to use it, but doesn't want to ruin his paint job he just spent quite a bit of money on.

[Chewy]

I wouldn't use it for 90 days! The last thing you want to do is seal the pores in which the VOC's release through.  

 

You could use Waterless Wash, or do a regular wash, but keep the paint clean of anything else. 

[mc2hill]

I second Chewy's suggestion of Waterless Wash.  DS has wax boosters in it now, so it could mess with the curing process.

[THE Mook]

I would use Waterless Wash to keep it clean until the paint is done outgassing, some 90 days after it was sprayed.  Like Chewy mentioned, you could end up trapping pores with the DS because of it's wax boosting technology...which could lead to some horrible paint issues.

[crazycody93]

I knew that the paint would still be releasing solvents, but I wanted to get an opinion from some of you guys. Now you say he should use waterless wash? All he has is the car shampoo, will that be okay as well?

[Team Adam's]

Car Wash Shampoo will be OK as well.

 

AS mentioned, just be sure to avoid anything that has wax or sealant in it.

[dipolley]

You may also want to avoid any dressing of the trim. And avoid using In and Out spray or any other product that is aerosolized. When applying you may miss and get some on the paint. Polymers (especially silicone) will surely cause some issues.

[Ricky Bobby]

has the finish been baked on?  some shops cure the finish in house so its ready for wax within 30 days.

[Adam]

I would use Waterless Wash to keep it clean until the paint is done outgassing, some 90 days after it was sprayed.  Like Chewy mentioned, you could end up trapping pores with the DS because of it's wax boosting technology...which could lead to some horrible paint issues.

YES!  Great input Mook!

[TheBurninator]

has the finish been baked on?  some shops cure the finish in house so its ready for wax within 30 days.

 

This only cures a small top layer. Out gassing can still occur.  And water based paints take longer to cure as well even if they "bake" the car.