Treating a new paint job

[BTRSS]

Been awhile since I've posted and am hoping for some advise. I have a 2011 Camaro SS that I'm have quite a bit of modifications to that includes new paint on the front end along with a new hood. I know I shouldn't be waxing the new paint for a while, but am wondering if there is anything I can do that won't harm the new paint yet bring out the shine. The Camaro is entered in the Boston World of Wheels in 2 weeks and want it to look it's best.

[The Guz]

Sounds like brilliant glaze may be what you are looking for.

[mc2hill]

BG should be ok.  It does have some wax in it, but that should not be enough to cause problems with the paint.

[Adam]

Hi Tom, how about some photos of your car?!  How long ago was it painted?

[BTRSS]

Wow, Adam chiming in. Very cool. Off subject, love your products! Been using them since I bought my SS back in '11 and now use them on my SS, my Yukon XL Denali, my wife's Arcadia and my daughters Malibu. They are fantastic. In fact I just worked on my dirty chrome rims on the Denali with the metal polish 1/2 to get them clean up after a long winter and they came out looking great! So, back on subject. The car is still at the body shop and I expect to have it back this week. Then I'll have about a week (I hope) to detail the car for the show. Once I have the care back I'll be sure to post some pictures. So what do you recommend, Brilliant Glaze on the new paint?

[Adam]

You are a true GM man Tom, nice!  Look forward to seeing the pictures when the car is complete.

 

Once complete, your car may well need to be polished, as typically, after paintwork, there are some rotary buffer/ wool pad swirl marks.  Now, I say typically, as there are three or four body shops on earth that I'm aware of, that use an orbital polisher to finish off a car after it's been sanded and buffed.  If you are working with one of those shops, sweet!

 

When you see the car under lights, and maybe wipe it down with a microfiber soaked with a bit of alcohol.  It will likely need to be polished after paintwork.

 

How about you let us know once the car shows up, or you grab it?  The condition will determine what is needed, and the only products you want to avoid are waxes and/or sealants.  Everything else is cool.

 

Can't wait to see it Tom!

[BTRSS]

Great advise, thanks. In the meantime, here are few pics from the body shop.

 

[BTRSS]

The Camaro is done !! Entire front end was repainted as I added:

- 3d Carbon Side Vents
- ACS T4 Ports with Vertical LED's
- MPD1 Z Force Hood
- Mounted a painted bowtie to the DJ grille
- Added '68 - 69ish' painted striping to the front end and up the hood with 3 coats of clear to mask the paint transition.

 

Came out fantastic!! As we speak I'm detailing the engine (also with a bunch of mod's) and the interior to get ready for this weekends Boston World of Wheels show. Guys at the body shop feel the paint is fine to use detail spray but no wax. Here are some pictures.

 

[Chris@Adams]

She looks good!

[The Guz]

Looks great.  That's the first time I have seen a front grille like that with the lights as well.  MPD makes good hoods.  I have one on my 99 Grand Prix.

[Team Adam's]

VERY nice!!!

[BTRSS]

Thanks, guys. Hope the judges feel the same way at the show.