New Paint?

justincredible1 · 06-02-2007, 07:22 PM

I just got my truck painted, i know i cant wax up to 60-90 days so can i use megs quick detail on it?

droppedblacks10 · 06-02-2007, 07:30 PM

ask the shop that painted it

2001xBlazer · 06-02-2007, 11:02 PM

I heard you cant use any cleaning products for up to a month or two...my buddy said to wash the truck with dish soap if it needed to be washed.

ChrisNJ · 06-03-2007, 05:37 PM

60-90 days is a little excessive. One month and you'll be fine to wax it. Paints these days do not need the same cure times as they did years ago. On that note, quick detailers do contain some carnuba content to give the effect of depth and gloss. I'm sure its the other solvents in the waxes which can lock in any vocs, not necessarily the carnuba. To be on the safe side, I would just avoid applying anything for the 30 day period, then if you want to slowly work into applying stuff, start w/ quick detailers, then a glaze or wax. I wouldnt use a sealant for 10-12 weeks imo.

And I would never use dish soap to wash a car. Only use auto shampoos designed for vehicles which wont strip waxes.

lodime · 06-05-2007, 10:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2001xBlazer

I heard you cant use any cleaning products for up to a month or two...my buddy said to wash the truck with dish soap if it needed to be washed.

UMMMM NO, how bout NEVER use dish soap on any automotive paint, its to strong, and it will ruin the paint, especially a new coat

99SonomaHeavenS · 06-10-2007, 02:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lodime

UMMMM NO, how bout NEVER use dish soap on any automotive paint, its to strong, and it will ruin the paint, especially a new coat

shops use dish soap to remove polish wax w/e, works great if your polishing up a peice and want to make sure you get it good IMO,

06-02-2007, 07:22 PM	#1
justincredible1 i got air baby Age: 23 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 331 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY User is: OffLine	New Paint? I just got my truck painted, i know i cant wax up to 60-90 days so can i use megs quick detail on it?
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06-02-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
droppedblacks10 4 Eyes Age: 32 Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 245 Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL User is: OffLine	Re: New Paint? ask the shop that painted it
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06-02-2007, 11:02 PM	#3
2001xBlazer snausages Age: 24 Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,926 Location: Grand blanc, MI User is: OffLine	Re: New Paint? I heard you cant use any cleaning products for up to a month or two...my buddy said to wash the truck with dish soap if it needed to be washed.
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06-03-2007, 05:37 PM	#4
ChrisNJ Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 254 Location: jersey User is: Online	Re: New Paint? 60-90 days is a little excessive. One month and you'll be fine to wax it. Paints these days do not need the same cure times as they did years ago. On that note, quick detailers do contain some carnuba content to give the effect of depth and gloss. I'm sure its the other solvents in the waxes which can lock in any vocs, not necessarily the carnuba. To be on the safe side, I would just avoid applying anything for the 30 day period, then if you want to slowly work into applying stuff, start w/ quick detailers, then a glaze or wax. I wouldnt use a sealant for 10-12 weeks imo. And I would never use dish soap to wash a car. Only use auto shampoos designed for vehicles which wont strip waxes.
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06-05-2007, 10:02 PM	#5
lodime ENLISTED Age: 23 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 483 Location: Hubert, NC User is: OffLine	Re: New Paint? Quote: Originally Posted by 2001xBlazer I heard you cant use any cleaning products for up to a month or two...my buddy said to wash the truck with dish soap if it needed to be washed. UMMMM NO, how bout NEVER use dish soap on any automotive paint, its to strong, and it will ruin the paint, especially a new coat
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06-10-2007, 02:58 PM	#6
99SonomaHeavenS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,022 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: New Paint? Quote: Originally Posted by lodime UMMMM NO, how bout NEVER use dish soap on any automotive paint, its to strong, and it will ruin the paint, especially a new coat shops use dish soap to remove polish wax w/e, works great if your polishing up a peice and want to make sure you get it good IMO,
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