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Wills.WindowsAndWheels
10-23-2011, 01:24 PM
So I've heard that Optimum Car Wax is safe on fresh paint? I'm wondering is Opti-Seal or Opti-Coat safe on fresh paint as well (or any other waxes for that matter?)
Dr Oldz
10-23-2011, 01:32 PM
I wouldn't put OCW on fresh paint. Not sure where you heard that. I would wait at least 30 days or more b4 putting OCW on fresh paint. Paint needs to properly outgas b4 being sealed in by a wax or sealant. I know for a fact that OCW has nuba in it and putting nuba on fresh paint is a no no. Perhaps Chris@OPT can chime in to verify tho.
Wills.WindowsAndWheels
10-23-2011, 01:53 PM
I wouldn't put OCW on fresh paint. Not sure where you heard that. I would wait at least 30 days or more b4 putting OCW on fresh paint. Paint needs to properly outgas b4 being sealed in by a wax or sealant. I know for a fact that OCW has nuba in it and putting nuba on fresh paint is a no no. Perhaps Chris@OPT can chime in to verify tho.

I heard it from a couple people over at Autopia..including David Fermani, but i just like to get as much feedback as possible on something before doing it. I'm hoping Chris will chime in too :)
Dr Oldz
10-23-2011, 02:43 PM
Your best bet is to ask the painter himself. I am sure that any good painter will tell you to stay away from doing it.
Wills.WindowsAndWheels
10-23-2011, 02:51 PM
Your best bet is to ask the painter himself. I am sure that any good painter will tell you to stay away from doing it.

Thats what i've always heard and thats the rule i've always followed (30 day rule) so thats why i made this post as i found that info to be rather surprising
Dr Oldz
10-23-2011, 03:13 PM
Thats what i've always heard and thats the rule i've always followed (30 day rule) so thats why i made this post as i found that info to be rather surprising

I would be suprised also. With the way technology is changing, it is possible.
Bacon
10-23-2011, 03:18 PM
Here is what the EXPERTS at Meguiars Say:

How soon can I wax my new car?

A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is rolled out of the manufacturing plant. Cars that have factory paint jobs are cured at much higher temperatures, sometimes as high as 300 degrees in special baking ovens. At a factory level, the car goes through the painting and baking process without any of the rubber, plastic, and cloth components installed. This is why they can expose the car and it's fresh paint to such high temperatures. These high temperatures and special paints used at the factory level insures the paint is fully cured by the time the car is completely assembled.
After-market paint finishes however, are cured at a much lower temperature to ensure the method of baking or heating the paint doesn't melt non-metal components such as wiring and vinyl. For this reason, it's best to follow the specific paint manufactures recommendations for care and maintenance of fresh paint. Most paint manufactures that supply paint to the refinish industry recommend that you allow anywhere from 30 to 90 days curing time after the paint is applied before you apply the first application of wax.
To maintain your cars fresh paint during the recommended curing time you can safely use any of the below Meguiar's pure polishes, which are not only safe for fresh paint but help to enhance the curing process while making your paint look it's absolute best.




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Bacon
Chris Thomas
10-23-2011, 03:58 PM
The only person who can answer this is the painter. If they baked the finish for an hour you can probably wax it but if not you will have to wait for a proper cure time before sealing anything.
Dr Oldz
10-23-2011, 04:05 PM
I was assuming you meant a repaint, not a brand new car as to which Bacon pointed out.
Wills.WindowsAndWheels
10-23-2011, 04:13 PM
The only person who can answer this is the painter. If they baked the finish for an hour you can probably wax it but if not you will have to wait for a proper cure time before sealing anything.

Ok i dont think it was baked but i'll ask...thats what i figured though...i sent you a PM with a few more Op product questions if you dont mind :)...thanks chris.



I was assuming you meant a repaint, not a brand new car as to which Bacon pointed out.

Yes sir, repaint not a brand new baked on paint.