Claying/polishing/waxing after car has been spray painted??

[_Kenny_]

Car is going into garage tomorrow to get a new wing/bumper/grille after the crash it was involved in. I'm also asking them to paint the bonnet so that the front all looks consistent and as good as new.

How long should I leave between giving it a good wash/clay/polish/wax?

Cheers,
Kenny

 

[Rich]

Body shop should advise, but new paint needs to cure for 30-60 days maybe more. In most cases on new bodyshop applied paint waxes and sealant are a big no no.

Washing after is fine, so is polishing with bodyshop safe polishes and glazes, ie ones formulated for new paint that dont seal the paint by containing waxes or sealants. Look into the Meguiars pro range at products such as there #81 Hand Polish.

 

[_Kenny_]

Thanks again Rich ... will speak to the bodyshop when I pick it up and see what they advise as well

 

[Rich]

No probs, they will have already polsihed the painted parts by the time you pick it. Ask them what they use, lots of places use products from the 3M bodyshop range.