Perez Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I just bought a new Nissan and was wondering if there is a certain amount of time you should wait before you seal/wax your paint. I have heard of the paint out gasing for a few months when new. Your thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Captain Slow Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Factory fresh paint has been cured in an oven, you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JHL88 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 no wait on new cars. you're G2G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Go seal it. The time between it left the factory and arrived at your dealership was probably already a few weeks to a month + . Either way, you can seal factory fresh paint because it is baked on. Captain Slow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Just make sure you give it a clay bar first. Factory new baked finishes will need a clay bar after riding on boats, trains and spending time at the port before delivery to your local scratchership, I mean dealership. Don't forget the awesome prep work they will do on delivery the the quick glazing session. If I were you I'd clay it, use some Revive polish first to clean it up as I'm CERTAIN there are minor scratches or swirls on that new finish. then use some Liquid Paint sealant to protect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 +1 on the clay. Rail dust is crazy on new cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 +1 on the clay. Rail dust is crazy on new cars. For the most part yes but it also depends on how the manufacturer ships the cars. For example all Audis, most Porsches, and German/ Slovakian assembled VWs come wrapped like this and have perfectly smooth paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kingsford Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes but once they step foot at the 1st dealship that wrapping comes off and they are free to trade and swap with whatever dealer they want. I bought my truck from a local dealer who got my truck from somewhere over 500 miles away. When I got the truck it had 33 miles on it and no protective. Clay it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 Yes but once they step foot at the 1st dealship that wrapping comes off and they are free to trade and swap with whatever dealer they want. I bought my truck from a local dealer who got my truck from somewhere over 500 miles away. When I got the truck it had 33 miles on it and no protective. Clay it. Yes, claying it is still a good idea, but just do the baggie test and see if your car actually needs it or not. It's really luck of the draw if you get a new car or a brand new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I just bought a new Nissan and was wondering if there is a certain amount of time you should wait before you seal/wax your paint. I have heard of the paint out gasing for a few months when new. Your thoughts ?
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