TroyButler Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hello, I recently just got some new parts painted for my car that I don't plan on putting on the car for another 2-3 months (good o'l winter), and I was just wondering how long after getting the parts painted should i wait to apply a layer of LPS? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mc2hill Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Rule of thumb is to let the paint "out gas" for at least 90 days before applying any protection to the parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ZMAN024 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 It can't hurt to double check with the painter to see if they require a longer period (>90 days) before sealing or waxing the new paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony_G Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 im planning on getting some parts painted over this winter so this is good to know. Never thought of having to let the paint settle for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TroyButler Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Tony_G said: im planning on getting some parts painted over this winter so this is good to know. Never thought of having to let the paint settle for a while. I got it done several months in advance incase there were time concerns getting it done on time, and incase paint needed to cure. They offered to put the parts on immediately tho, so i don't think they parts need to sit, but rather be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LSX Maestro Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 If they bake the paint, my body shop tells people to wait a few weeks. Unbaked paint and you’ll want to wait 90 days or more. Chris@Adams and Tony_G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tony_G Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, TroyButler said: I got it done several months in advance incase there were time concerns getting it done on time, and incase paint needed to cure. They offered to put the parts on immediately tho, so i don't think they parts need to sit, but rather be on the safe side. Its always good to play it safe especially after having to spend money for paint! Im wishing I would have gotten mine done sooner. TroyButler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TroyButler Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, LSX Maestro said: If they bake the paint, my body shop tells people to wait a few weeks. Unbaked paint and you’ll want to wait 90 days or more. I'm not really sure of the process. I went to the only certified BMW/Mercedes paint shop local to me. From drop off to pick up (including paint match) it only took 2 or 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 falcaineer Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Always ask the paint shop. Tell them what you want to do, and they should be able to tell you timelines to wait, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 1 hour ago, LSX Maestro said: If they bake the paint, my body shop tells people to wait a few weeks. Unbaked paint and you’ll want to wait 90 days or more. I agree........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TroyButler
Hello,
I recently just got some new parts painted for my car that I don't plan on putting on the car for another 2-3 months (good o'l winter), and I was just wondering how long after getting the parts painted should i wait to apply a layer of LPS?
Thank you
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