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A new car can be waxed as soon as it leaves the manufacturing plant, according to Meguiar's, a care car product company that has been in existence for more than 100 years. Cars with factory paint jobs are cured at very high temperatures in special baking ovens. Therefore, the paint is fully cured and can be waxed. Aftermarket paint is cured at much lower temperatures. You must follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the care of fresh aftermarket paint. This usually is between 30 and 90 days, according to Meguiar's. Most automakers recommend that you wax your car twice a year to protect the clearcoat from damage and to keep your car's shine, according to MSN Autos. If you have to wait for your car to cure properly before you can wax it, you can still keep it looking nice by using glazes or polishes.On One Hand: You Can Wax a New Car
On the Other: You Cannot Wax After-Market Paint Jobs Right Away
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by DMVCILL on March 21st, 2010
Bought new and never waxed.
Wax cannot preserve the shine on a new car. It can only cover it up and eventually dull, yellow and have to be removed.
An acrylic paint conditioner will never dull, yellow or have to be removed.
It surpasses all forms of wax in the preservation of the original factory finish on automotive acrylic paint.
by DMVCILL on January 31st, 2010
Wax on any car is becoming obsolete, especially new cars.
The application of solid or paste wax introduces abrasions in the shine just from the friction involved in putting the wax on the car.
Removing the wax involves more friction and pressure.
Power buffers are especially abrasive, they also create harmful heat from the friction produced by the buffers rotating pad.
liquid or water based waxes are by far safer create less stress on the surface of the paint.
While it is true the paint is strong enough to take solid or paste wax, the showroom shine from the baked on factory finish will be destroyed in the first application guaranteed.
In addition wax has it's side effects, yellowing, dulling, hazing and build up.
Yes you can wax a new car but today the consensus is acrylic paint conditioners provide the very best protection of the factory finish.
Pure liquid, non abrasive, waterproof, rust inhibiting, non yellowing, no build up, non hazing, applies in vapor form and works on all colors.
In addition acrylic paint conditioners can be applied in below zero weather and hot direct sunlight.
There is no mess, no waste, you wipe it on and leave it. No buffing off and anyone can apply it in just a few minutes.
You should condition the paint on a new car as opposed to waxing it.
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