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-   -   How soon can I wax my car? (https://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22040)

itisthumper 11-12-2012 03:15 AM

How soon can I wax my car?
 
I got my car a few days ago and want to wash and wax it. Is it too soon to wax?

86_ZN6 11-12-2012 03:27 AM

like right now!

paint is already cured from the factory

i suggest getting a paint correction first and consider opti-coat

DaJo 11-12-2012 05:21 AM

^ :word: Personally, I would get a detailer to help you with this step as the first one is the most important one... If you want to keep your paint in good shape for a while.

Proper detailer wash and Opti-coat FTW!

itisthumper 11-12-2012 01:06 PM

WOuld paint correction be necessary? There are no swirl marks on my car, just dirt and water spots that should come off quite easily.

Also I want to stay in the San Diego area so I'm going to call around

2forme 11-12-2012 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itisthumper (Post 552724)
WOuld paint correction be necessary? There are no swirl marks on my car, just dirt and water spots that should come off quite easily.

Also I want to stay in the San Diego area so I'm going to call around

You'd be surprised how quickly swirl marks can occur without protection. +1 for the OptiCoat.

I, myself, went the clear bra (XPel Ultimate) and OptiCoat. 5k miles on the front end and not a single blemish :)

itisthumper 11-12-2012 01:50 PM

I found a place that does Opti-Coat detailing. I will be bringing in my car tomorrow.

2forme 11-12-2012 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by itisthumper (Post 552799)
I found a place that does Opti-Coat detailing. I will be bringing in my car tomorrow.

The other bonus is opticoat makes it super easy to dry the car without touching it. I've never touched my paint to dry it. Just wash it and take it down the highway at 80. Boom, dry.

itisthumper 11-12-2012 07:48 PM

I will be parking my car outdoors so I hope the opti-coat would be a good investment to protect my car.

And it seems I will never have to wax this thing assuming the opti-coat lasts forever so that should save me money in the long run


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