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-   -   How long should i wait to wax my fr-s? (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13841)

Ayaz2589 08-05-2012 11:34 PM

How long should i wait to wax my fr-s?
 
I got my fr-s a little over a week ago. how long should i wait to wax the car?

Laika 08-05-2012 11:36 PM

You're good to go now.

nix 08-05-2012 11:44 PM

It's worth looking into opti guard while the paints near new.

pinoyplaya 08-05-2012 11:56 PM

Are you not supposed to wax it when its brand new?

Ayaz2589 08-06-2012 12:01 AM

one of my friends told me me i dont have to wax my car for the 1st six months because it comes waxed from the dealership, so i've been holding off.

Mazdaspeed 08-06-2012 12:02 AM

If the paint hasn't had time to cure, yes you should wait (like when getting paint work done after an accident). However, it takes these cars so long to get here that the paint will be well cured even if you pick up your car the minute it hits the dealership.

Zach 08-06-2012 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayaz2589 (Post 361444)
one of my friends told me me i dont have to wax my car for the 1st six months because it comes waxed from the dealership, so i've been holding off.



Older cars you didn't want to wax right away because of something with the paint needing to cure in the air.

If the dealership did happen to wax your car it would not have been that great of a job traditionally.

Ayaz2589 08-06-2012 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed (Post 361447)
If the paint hasn't had time to cure, yes you should wait (like when getting paint work done after an accident). However, it takes these cars so long to get here that the paint will be well cured even if you pick up your car the minute it hits the dealership.

yeah i waited about 6 weeks for my car, so i'm guessing i should be good to go.

Lonewolf 08-06-2012 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed (Post 361447)
If the paint hasn't had time to cure, yes you should wait (like when getting paint work done after an accident). However, it takes these cars so long to get here that the paint will be well cured even if you pick up your car the minute it hits the dealership.

^This...

OP-By the way, dealerships usually do a piss poor job of detailing, so don't hesitate to detail your car the CORRECT way after you drive off the lot.

Mazdaspeed 08-06-2012 12:10 AM

Definitely. Check the production date on your car, it's probably several months old by now. Though waiting a few months to wax a totally freshly painted car from a body shop is probably very good advice.

Ayaz2589 08-06-2012 12:12 AM

very true.

Hamza7 08-06-2012 11:46 PM

It's sweaty and ready, go go go. Usually have to wait 6 weeks after a paint job but your looking at 3 months from production to customer pick up at least. Hate Waxing? Look into Opti Coat, it's a wax substitute that last for a VERY long time.


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