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Coatingsarecrack
11-23-2021, 03:12 PM
I know washing new paint with a bucket wash is Ok, is rinseless OK?

I just had a fender on the Camaro repainted and was going to rinseless but not sure.


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Bosko
11-23-2021, 03:24 PM
How long ago was it repainted?
Coatingsarecrack
11-23-2021, 04:12 PM
Maybe couple of weeks. Painter said i could wash but no protection for 30 days


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Bosko
11-23-2021, 04:18 PM
I personally wouldn't do anything for 30 days....until there is a sealant/coating on fresh paint I get a bit nervous
Bruno Soares
11-23-2021, 05:16 PM
I don’t see why a rinseless wash is a problem. Use one that won’t leave protection behind. Something like N-914 should be fine.
umi000
12-25-2021, 04:48 AM
I know this is a somewhat older thread, but in case anyone is still uncertain, ONR can be used on fresh repaints.


Can ONR be used for rinseless washes on freshly painted panels as well?

Will it interfere with paint curing?



Yes it can and no it won't.


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There's further information on that thread, with a quote from Dr. G mentioning that ONR can even be painted over. In addition, I recall that OCW can be safely used on fresh paint, with it being certified by Ford and some other car manufacturers accordingly (see this thread (https://www.autopia.org/forums/washing-drying-and-claying/183751-washing-fresh-paint-job.html) for additional details).