question someone with paintwork knowledge, my 03 TD6 (adriatic blue) has just had the bonnet and roof resprayed ,just picked it up today and it looks superb , what I want to know is how long should I leave it before I wax it , as I'm worried incase the paint/lacquer has to be left to harden for a bit as I don't want to end up with scratched swirls on it.

If it's been baked in oven then should be fine to wax straight away. Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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Most shops would have waxed it before it left so wont harm to start waxing straight away... Just be a little gentle for the first month as new paint takes a while to fully cure, baked or not

It was baked and done properly as it comes with a 5 year warranty , the way the water was beading on it I think it may have been waxed but I was just worried about scratching it so I'll probably give it a few weeks before I give it a wax just yo be sure thanks for the replies

The best detailers will always want to get there hands on a new car that is painted with water based ( as they are now ) before it even hits the road, paint is clean ( well sort of ) and it is the best time to 1/ correct the paint and finish 2/ get the sealing coat on the paint. the crap wax they put on at dealers unless you specify a good wax will not last 5 mins anyway. Far to many gone...

I will bake you Craig  Present :2008 TDV8 HSE
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birchyman71 wrote:

It was baked and done properly as it comes with a 5 year warranty , the way the water was beading on it I think it may have been waxed but I was just worried about scratching it so I'll probably give it a few weeks before I give it a wax just yo be sure thanks for the replies

Dont use wax!! Its sticky so will attract dirt etc... Use a good polimer.. Way better and more protection!

Gordon - Have you got the same opinion on Swissvax products? I've heard they're really good and thinking of having mine detailed in the Spring by the local Swissvax dealer.

Swissvax do some great stuff used it for years , the finish is all about how good the prep and the detailer doing the work are ! Far to many gone...

Slight deviation .My latest find is Optimum Optiseal It's about 18 pounds and lasts for ages. It offers up to 3 months protection and all you have to do is rub one spritz on each panel lightly rub it around panel and walk away simple as that no buffing. It then forms a polymer barrier and makes the range sparkle really amazing stuff and I have tried a lot.it really does make the car easier to wash and you can use it on trim glass etc you can top it up after each wash to maintain optimum shine and protection. Really worth a go I promise once you have tried it you won't use anything else


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