kmartind4 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Is there a specific amount of time to wait before polishing after a car has been freshly painted? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Consult the body shop that did the work, their instructions will trump anything you get advice wise on the internet. Cure times can vary from 30-90 days depending on the paint and process used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BlueGenCoupe Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 I would wait the 90 days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kmartind4 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Will glazing or wax harm anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kmartind4 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Or claying? I have a customer that wants his muscle car shiny for a parade in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 claying is fine. polishing is fine. do not wax glaze or seal until you know the cure time is done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Or claying? I have a customer that wants his muscle car shiny for a parade in a few days What kind of car is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kmartind4 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Wait...no polishing or no glaze/wax or neither. This is my father in laws chevell so would rather be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 Wait...no polishing or no glaze/wax or neither. This is my father in laws chevell so would rather be on the safe side. You can polish,just don't wax or glaze. You don't want to seal the new paint until it cures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ian6 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 just ask the shop who did it, I got to see a water based paint application at school last week and it was awesome. [reduced with water instead of solvent] it blends SO MUCH easier even metallic paint, long story short imperfections in the clear were able to be sanded and buffed in less than an hour from when the last coat of clear was sprayed. so i'm thinking if they used water based basecoat and a fast curing clear you might be in luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 BRZN Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sanding/Buffing/Polishing are totally different than Sealing/Glazing/Waxing. Fresh paint needs time to cure, so don't lock it in with the Sealant/Glaze/Wax. Sanding/Buffing/Polishing leaves nothing on the paint and is fine. There really should be no reason to clay a freshly painted panel. Claying removes contaminents stuck in/on the paint. Rule of thumb; Paint Baked on: do what you like. Car sits outside 24/7: 60 days. Garaged: Wait the full 90 days. If in doubt: Wait the full 90 Days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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