How long should i wait to wax my fr-s? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Ayaz2589 · 08-05-2012, 10:34 PM

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

Laika · 08-05-2012, 10:36 PM

You're good to go now.

nix · 08-05-2012, 10:44 PM

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

pinoyplaya · 08-05-2012, 10:56 PM

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

Ayaz2589 · 08-05-2012, 11:01 PM

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:02 PM

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayaz2589

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:10 PM

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 · 08-05-2012, 11:12 PM

very true.

Hamza7 · 08-06-2012, 10:46 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.

08-05-2012, 10:34 PM	#1
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08-05-2012, 10:36 PM	#2
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Ayaz2589 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: New Jersey Posts: 114 Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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Mazdaspeed Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 82 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

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Mazdaspeed Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 82 Thanks: 5 Thanked 33 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

08-05-2012, 11:12 PM	#11
Ayaz2589 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Asphalt Scion FR-S Location: New Jersey Posts: 114 Thanks: 42 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	very true.

08-06-2012, 10:46 PM	#12
Hamza7 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MiniVan Location: Markham - Toronto Posts: 581 Thanks: 78 Thanked 193 Times in 128 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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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