Fresh Paint

zq8s10 · 01-11-2006, 11:58 PM

Well, My truck got painted sunday , And I'm wanting to wash it friday because it all dusty , and has mudd behind the fenders, is there anythign I can do so I can wash it?

556mm · 01-12-2006, 12:01 AM

i hear water works

ablues10 · 01-12-2006, 04:48 AM

Yeah wash like normal, just use low pressure, and dont use ANTHING abrasive. I would use microfiber everything.

zq8s10 · 01-12-2006, 08:19 AM

maybe get an absorber when done to dry it off? .. I hear not to use any strong washes, would you recommend any?

556mm · 01-12-2006, 08:23 AM

i was messing with you earlier man lol anyway id say use a normal hose do not use a pressure washer it would likely take the clear coat off. to dry i would use a shammy cloth since they are non abrasive.

zq8s10 · 01-12-2006, 12:27 PM

so just use regular car wash on it ? ...

dillon_b12 · 01-12-2006, 12:36 PM

Yes just be gentle on it. Don't use any harsh cleaners. Use light pressure when cleaning and rinse with low pressure water. DO NOT WAX, you can use hand glaze but most paint shops will tell you not to wax a fresh paint job for a while. Hand glaze is fine tho, it's what they put on after the buffing is done.

amest33 · 01-12-2006, 02:33 PM

yeah...water is best...oh and will you wash mine too

Autorodtechnologies · 01-12-2006, 02:41 PM

wash it like you normally would, I would not I repeat do not go through a auto washer if you appreciate your rig.. i've repaired way to many vehicles from auto washers.. and do not use wax.. use something like wizards shine master.. that shit will give you awesome deep look and is safe for the fresh goods... and as far as micro fibre's go they now have micro fibre chamois.. and wow those things are saweeet...

ChrisNJ · 01-12-2006, 07:35 PM

yep...like these guys have said...wash as normal with a mothers/megs type wash and dont wax the car. That will trap the voc's and you'll ruin the paint.

ChrisNJ · 01-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Oh, and to dry, I always use a leaf blower then wipe any excess with a microfiber drying towel.

Autorodtechnologies · 01-12-2006, 07:43 PM

leaf blower.. hmm. never heard of that one.. tip of the day... lol..

OneSkFk811 · 01-14-2006, 08:00 PM

wat i do at work is use a pressure washer to washed it off n the parts the werent painted i somes use a regular carwash soap n then id say a shami and if u get any liltle straches in it i always use swirl mark remover from 3m and a buffer so that my boss dont yell at me

99 Sdime · 01-14-2006, 08:03 PM

4 words

Mr. Clean Car Wash

854X4s10blazer · 01-14-2006, 09:16 PM

love the paint job and rims kevin looks extremely nice but i'd agree with the pervious guy though mr. clean spot free rinse best home car wash you'll ever get. that's all we use around my house to clean trucks.

Autorodtechnologies · 01-14-2006, 10:09 PM

You know what.. Now that you mention it I have used the Mr. Clean... and I have to say that it works great... although I do have to say that I was not happy with the longevity of it.. but then again I do have to say that I was washing cars everyday almost so it's probably not a valid complaint that a occasional user would have....

viper-reds10 · 01-31-2006, 11:13 PM

i got my truck painted bout 5 months ago and the body shop that did it said wax can hurt because it already been buffed as long at u dont buff it but i dont know much so anyone hear that?

viper-reds10 · 02-04-2006, 02:13 PM

wax cant hurt****

redrider · 02-05-2006, 11:15 PM

they say dont wax fresh paint for bout 60 days or so.......the reason being is the fresh paint is curing and will cause the paint to start bubbling. dont believe it, but it is true, and i should know since my mom deals with this shit all the time since she works in a body shop and stuff.

wagonproject · 08-20-2006, 03:10 PM

So you still can use soap on the freshly painted panels correct? Soap wont hurt the paint?

ChrisNJ · 08-20-2006, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by wagonproject

So you still can use soap on the freshly painted panels correct? Soap wont hurt the paint?

Just make sure you're not using dawn or anything like that. Use quality suds and you'll be fine.

**Sir Toad** · 08-20-2006, 04:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisNJ

Just make sure you're not using dawn or anything like that. Use quality suds and you'll be fine.

i use dawn on fresh paint on just about every paint job i do,been doing it for years.

i tell people not to wax for 90 days

dillon_b12 · 08-20-2006, 04:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by painttoad

i use dawn on fresh paint on just about every paint job i do,been doing it for years.

i tell people not to wax for 90 days

That is what my paint shop told me as well. Don't use Dawn after your first wax though because it will strip the wax off. It should work fine for the first 90 days tho. Then again you could always use regular car wash soap.

**Sir Toad** · 08-20-2006, 04:56 PM

be careful with 'regular' car wash soap...some have a wax in it.i don't wax my truck anyway

ChrisNJ · 08-20-2006, 10:33 PM

You're forgetting that dawn is designed to remove oils. It'll also dry out any molding/weatherstripping you have.

**Sir Toad** · 08-20-2006, 11:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisNJ

You're forgetting that dawn is designed to remove oils. It'll also dry out any molding/weatherstripping you have.

maybe if you wash your truck 3 or 4 times aday

the way you guys detail your trucks you're probably just gonna load it up with armor all after you wash it anyway

tell ya what forget i said anything about dawn,i've been using it on my truck for 4 years

01-11-2006, 11:58 PM	#1
zq8s10 98 S10 Zq8 Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 495 Location: Georgia User is: OffLine	Fresh Paint Well, My truck got painted sunday , And I'm wanting to wash it friday because it all dusty , and has mudd behind the fenders, is there anythign I can do so I can wash it?
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01-12-2006, 12:01 AM	#2
556mm &amp;lt;3 redheads Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 25,729 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint i hear water works
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01-12-2006, 04:48 AM	#3
ablues10 Resident A-10 Crewcheif Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,507 Location: Springfield & Whiteman AFB,MO User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Yeah wash like normal, just use low pressure, and dont use ANTHING abrasive. I would use microfiber everything.
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01-12-2006, 08:19 AM	#4
zq8s10 98 S10 Zq8 Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 495 Location: Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint maybe get an absorber when done to dry it off? .. I hear not to use any strong washes, would you recommend any?
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01-12-2006, 08:23 AM	#5
556mm &amp;lt;3 redheads Age: 27 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 25,729 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint i was messing with you earlier man lol anyway id say use a normal hose do not use a pressure washer it would likely take the clear coat off. to dry i would use a shammy cloth since they are non abrasive.
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01-12-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
zq8s10 98 S10 Zq8 Age: 21 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 495 Location: Georgia User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint so just use regular car wash on it ? ...
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01-12-2006, 12:36 PM	#7
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Yes just be gentle on it. Don't use any harsh cleaners. Use light pressure when cleaning and rinse with low pressure water. DO NOT WAX, you can use hand glaze but most paint shops will tell you not to wax a fresh paint job for a while. Hand glaze is fine tho, it's what they put on after the buffing is done.
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01-12-2006, 02:33 PM	#8
amest33 WILL WORK FOR PARTS Age: 21 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,005 Location: Jesup, GA User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint yeah...water is best...oh and will you wash mine too
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01-12-2006, 02:41 PM	#9
Autorodtechnologies Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,587 Location: SW Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint wash it like you normally would, I would not I repeat do not go through a auto washer if you appreciate your rig.. i've repaired way to many vehicles from auto washers.. and do not use wax.. use something like wizards shine master.. that shit will give you awesome deep look and is safe for the fresh goods... and as far as micro fibre's go they now have micro fibre chamois.. and wow those things are saweeet...
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01-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#10
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint yep...like these guys have said...wash as normal with a mothers/megs type wash and dont wax the car. That will trap the voc's and you'll ruin the paint.
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01-12-2006, 07:36 PM	#11
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Oh, and to dry, I always use a leaf blower then wipe any excess with a microfiber drying towel.
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01-12-2006, 07:43 PM	#12
Autorodtechnologies Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,587 Location: SW Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint leaf blower.. hmm. never heard of that one.. tip of the day... lol..
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01-14-2006, 08:00 PM	#13
OneSkFk811 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33 Location: pa User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint wat i do at work is use a pressure washer to washed it off n the parts the werent painted i somes use a regular carwash soap n then id say a shami and if u get any liltle straches in it i always use swirl mark remover from 3m and a buffer so that my boss dont yell at me
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01-14-2006, 08:03 PM	#14
99 Sdime I'm white. Age: 20 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,539 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint 4 words Mr. Clean Car Wash
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01-14-2006, 09:16 PM	#15
854X4s10blazer blaze it up Age: 20 Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 162 Location: J town GA, or BFE User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint love the paint job and rims kevin looks extremely nice but i'd agree with the pervious guy though mr. clean spot free rinse best home car wash you'll ever get. that's all we use around my house to clean trucks.
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01-14-2006, 10:09 PM	#16
Autorodtechnologies Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,587 Location: SW Michigan User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint You know what.. Now that you mention it I have used the Mr. Clean... and I have to say that it works great... although I do have to say that I was not happy with the longevity of it.. but then again I do have to say that I was washing cars everyday almost so it's probably not a valid complaint that a occasional user would have....
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01-31-2006, 11:13 PM	#17
viper-reds10 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 76 Location: good ol' wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint i got my truck painted bout 5 months ago and the body shop that did it said wax can hurt because it already been buffed as long at u dont buff it but i dont know much so anyone hear that?
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02-04-2006, 02:13 PM	#18
viper-reds10 Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 76 Location: good ol' wisconsin User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint wax cant hurt****
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02-05-2006, 11:15 PM	#19
redrider Registered User Age: 22 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,024 Location: Sanford, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint they say dont wax fresh paint for bout 60 days or so.......the reason being is the fresh paint is curing and will cause the paint to start bubbling. dont believe it, but it is true, and i should know since my mom deals with this shit all the time since she works in a body shop and stuff.
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08-20-2006, 03:10 PM	#20
wagonproject Short Bus Anonymous Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,385 Location: Kalamazoo, MI User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint So you still can use soap on the freshly painted panels correct? Soap wont hurt the paint?
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08-20-2006, 03:16 PM	#21
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Quote: Originally Posted by wagonproject So you still can use soap on the freshly painted panels correct? Soap wont hurt the paint? Just make sure you're not using dawn or anything like that. Use quality suds and you'll be fine.
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08-20-2006, 04:37 PM	#22
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,512 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisNJ Just make sure you're not using dawn or anything like that. Use quality suds and you'll be fine. i use dawn on fresh paint on just about every paint job i do,been doing it for years. i tell people not to wax for 90 days
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08-20-2006, 04:39 PM	#23
dillon_b12 Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,254 Location: Kentucky User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Quote: Originally Posted by painttoad i use dawn on fresh paint on just about every paint job i do,been doing it for years. i tell people not to wax for 90 days That is what my paint shop told me as well. Don't use Dawn after your first wax though because it will strip the wax off. It should work fine for the first 90 days tho. Then again you could always use regular car wash soap.
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08-20-2006, 04:56 PM	#24
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,512 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint be careful with 'regular' car wash soap...some have a wax in it.i don't wax my truck anyway
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08-20-2006, 10:33 PM	#25
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint You're forgetting that dawn is designed to remove oils. It'll also dry out any molding/weatherstripping you have.
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08-20-2006, 11:41 PM	#26
Sir Toad drunk and bored Age: 40 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28,512 Location: galesburg(or morton), il User is: OffLine	Re: Fresh Paint Quote: Originally Posted by ChrisNJ You're forgetting that dawn is designed to remove oils. It'll also dry out any molding/weatherstripping you have. maybe if you wash your truck 3 or 4 times aday the way you guys detail your trucks you're probably just gonna load it up with armor all after you wash it anyway tell ya what forget i said anything about dawn,i've been using it on my truck for 4 years
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