Kyle6164

Hello,

I picked up my Black 2013 Mustang GT Premium on 7/28/12. I was told by Deysha that it was produced on Monday, Jul-09-2012.
Now the dealer mentioned not to wax it for 30 days because the paint still has to cure. Is this "30 day waiting period" a myth for factory painted cars?
I have read that factory paint cures almost immediately and it is only paint applied in the body shop that you have to let cure since they cannot apply it in the same fashion as in the factory.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Glenn

no need to wait anymore like in the old dayz. Your paint is fully cured. Claybar and wax away

MarcHarris

Picked her up on the 28th? Should have waxed her by the 29th.

Wax away - factory paint systems are completely different than aftermarket and the finish is 100% cured before she left the factory.

Mnemonic

Claybar sounds a little early to me. Under two months old and shouldn't have much in the way of contaniments.

Tony Alonso

Rail yard dust is one of the things others have mentioned that one might remove with a claybar treatment right after delivery.

Glenn

you would be surprised and what Tony said

Shifterboy45

a good wax or sealer can be used almost immediately ....

1999 Black 35th GT

Here is a great article from Mike Phillips at Autogeek. It really explains everything you need to know about waxing new paint


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...w-paint-2.html

Also, rather than using a traditional wax or sealant I would HIGHLY suggest using a permanent coating like Optimum's Opti-Coat 2.0. It will protect your finish and trim from not only the elements but marring as well. And it makes care so much easier.

http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html

Kyle6164

Thank you very much for all the input, the car looks great!