When To Wax New Car - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

randombvr · 01-25-2015, 02:47 PM

Just picked up my WRB BRZ yesterday. It was special order and only sat on the dealer floor for a few days before we picked it up. It'll be my husband's daily driver (I drive electric for the carpool lane :P). He is not as OCD as I am and will not check for bugs, bird droppings, etc, and the only time I'll see the car and be able to check is on the weekends as he gets home after I'm in bed. Ok done with backstory.

I want to wax the car to give it some protection for the ~1 week that poop/guts could be eating at the clear coat. Can I wax it now or do I need to wait? Been reading differing views, would love your thoughts.

FYI my process will be regular wash/dry, Klasse AIO, Collinite 845.

aznatama · 01-25-2015, 03:01 PM

Are you worried about the paint fully curing? Personally, I don't think that's an issue. I've always given my cars a good detail first thing after I get it, but they're usually cars that have been sitting on the lot for a while.

If clear bra isn't an option, I'd just go ahead and wash/dry/klasse/wax. Have you tries the Klasse show glaze? it's some pretty nice stuff!

phrosty · 01-25-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by randombvr

Just picked up my WRB BRZ yesterday. It was special order and only sat on the dealer floor for a few days before we picked it up. I want to wax the car to give it some protection for the ~1 week that poop/guts could be eating at the clear coat. Can I wax it now or do I need to wait?

Factory paint is cured long before the car gets to you. Detail it immediately, won't make any difference.

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Originally Posted by aznatama

Have you tries the Klasse show glaze? it's some pretty nice stuff!

You mean HSG? I layer 845 on top of HSG during the winter. The two together last for ages lol.

aznatama · 01-25-2015, 03:27 PM

Multiple layers of hsg works wonders, especially if you give it a while to cure before buffing of the residue. =D

WhiteFRS69 · 01-25-2015, 04:09 PM

Sonax Polymer Net Shield

spray on, wipe off, enjoy

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aznatama · 01-25-2015, 04:22 PM

I find that spray on stuff is great if you can wash your car often. In my experience, they don't last as long, but work great if you reapply every week

86geek · 01-25-2015, 04:27 PM

Have a detail shop apply Optimum Opticoat Pro. It'll help protect the paint. Best $395.00 I spent on my car. Ideal to do it when car is brand new because not much paint correction is needed. Bird poop easy to wipe off, water beads and sheets off car and is a breeze when washing car.

http://www.optimumcarcare.com/

BRZnut · 01-25-2015, 05:55 PM

from what I have read, paint is cured by the time it makes it to the dealer. I waxed my BRZ as soon as I got it. Well, actually did Opti-coat myself and have been doing Zanio (Z2) every time I wash it.

By the way..hats off to you for wanting to take care of your husbands car!

brianhj · 01-25-2015, 06:17 PM

wax isn't going to protect from bird droppings

aznatama · 01-25-2015, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brianhj

wax isn't going to protect from bird droppings

Better than no wax... Not like bird droppings will harm the paint that much in such a short time anyways. Besides, it'll be much easier to clean. Just keep some qd and microfiber in the garage.

M23 · 01-25-2015, 08:08 PM

Cheap, simple, easy, fast, effective. I don't fux with any other wax again.

Turbo95eg6 · 01-25-2015, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M23

Cheap, simple, easy, fast, effective. I don't fux with any other wax again.

I use this as well, I highly recommend it

86geek · 01-26-2015, 12:15 AM

I use Optimum Instant Detailer every two weeks. It compliments the Opti Coat Pro and Opti Seal on my car. Provides nice slick and shine which brings out the metallic flakes on my car. I just ordered the concentrated form of Optimum Instant Detailer which will be mixed with distilled water.

beatgenie · 01-26-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by phrosty

Factory paint is cured long before the car gets to you. Detail it immediately, won't make any difference.

You mean HSG? I layer 845 on top of HSG during the winter. The two together last for ages lol.

What's HSG? I use 845 once a month...and if there is another product out there that goes well with it, I'd like to know. I tried doing an Amazon search for HSG but no car related products showed up.

01-25-2015, 02:47 PM	#1
randombvr Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Drives: 2015 BRZ Location: CA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	When To Wax New Car Just picked up my WRB BRZ yesterday. It was special order and only sat on the dealer floor for a few days before we picked it up. It'll be my husband's daily driver (I drive electric for the carpool lane :P). He is not as OCD as I am and will not check for bugs, bird droppings, etc, and the only time I'll see the car and be able to check is on the weekends as he gets home after I'm in bed. Ok done with backstory. I want to wax the car to give it some protection for the ~1 week that poop/guts could be eating at the clear coat. Can I wax it now or do I need to wait? Been reading differing views, would love your thoughts. FYI my process will be regular wash/dry, Klasse AIO, Collinite 845.

01-25-2015, 03:01 PM	#2
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Are you worried about the paint fully curing? Personally, I don't think that's an issue. I've always given my cars a good detail first thing after I get it, but they're usually cars that have been sitting on the lot for a while. If clear bra isn't an option, I'd just go ahead and wash/dry/klasse/wax. Have you tries the Klasse show glaze? it's some pretty nice stuff! __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

01-25-2015, 03:27 PM	#4
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	Multiple layers of hsg works wonders, especially if you give it a while to cure before buffing of the residue. =D __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

01-25-2015, 04:22 PM	#6
aznatama Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ MT (Sold); 2006 V70R Location: Fairfax Posts: 873 Thanks: 10 Thanked 186 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	I find that spray on stuff is great if you can wash your car often. In my experience, they don't last as long, but work great if you reapply every week __________________ '14 BRZ LTD MT DGM

01-25-2015, 04:09 PM	#5
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s)	Sonax Polymer Net Shield spray on, wipe off, enjoy http://www.autogeek.net/sonax-polymer-net-shield.html

01-25-2015, 05:55 PM	#8
BRZnut Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: BRZ DGM Limited Location: USA Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 5 Thanked 431 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	from what I have read, paint is cured by the time it makes it to the dealer. I waxed my BRZ as soon as I got it. Well, actually did Opti-coat myself and have been doing Zanio (Z2) every time I wash it. By the way..hats off to you for wanting to take care of your husbands car!

01-25-2015, 06:17 PM	#9
brianhj Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Location: Houston, TX Posts: 869 Thanks: 321 Thanked 347 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	wax isn't going to protect from bird droppings

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M23 Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 86 Location: Penisville SoCal Posts: 344 Thanks: 197 Thanked 88 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Cheap, simple, easy, fast, effective. I don't fux with any other wax again.

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