How and when should I detail my newly painted 4Runner?

[Drummer1]

Hello,

I own a 2006 Toyota 4Runner Limited in red salsa pearl and just had it painted from the grille to the back bumper. The sides of the vehicle were not re-painted since they are in good condition. The top was re-painted because the clear coat was peeling and flaking off badly.
I wanted to know when it will be safe to detail the newly painted areas and what is required to protect it when I do. When I am able to detail it should I just apply a sealant and wax or is there more required to get that showroom shine?
I use the PC7424XP with the LC pads and Megs MG to detail my vehicle. If you have any other suggestions on better products to use on a newly painted vehicle I'm ready to try them.
Thank You,
Dennis

[chris.ganucheau]

I think that you are supposed to wait 3months to let the clear cure. Someone with more knowledge will chime in an correct me if I'm wrong.

[spiralout462]

I don't have any first hand experience with fresh paint. I have read that you can use glazes to make it shine until it cures. Meguiar's Mirror Glaze is a line that caters to those in need of products that are "paint shop safe". Do some searching, I'm sure Mike Phillips has written on the subject iirc. Good luck!

[Mike Phillips]

There a a few articles on how long to wait and which types of products you can use on "brand new paint" in my article list under Article on Car Paint.


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[Drummer1]

There a a few articles on how long to wait and which types of products you can use on "brand new paint" in my article list under Article on Car Paint.


Articles on Car Paint

New - How to remove stains and embedded dirt out of paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/56794-how-remove-stains-embedded-dirt-out-paint.html)

New - Tiger Stripes (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/56822-tiger-stripes.html)

Can orange peel be removed or lessoned by just machine compounding? (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/wet-sanding-cutting-buffing/50534-can-orange-peel-removed-lessoned-just-machine-compounding.html)

Removing Swirls out of Ceramiclear Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/48629-removing-swirls-out-cermaiclear-paint.html)


Ceramiclear Paints - Be Careful (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/47152-ceramiclear-paints-careful.html)

Single Stage Paint - Tinted Clears - Basecoat/Clearcoat - Embedded Dirt (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/43347-types-paint-single-stage-paint-tinted-clears-basecoat-clearcoat-embedded-dirt.html)

Clearcoat Fracturing versus Clearcoat Failure (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/40855-clearcoat-fracturing-versus-clearcoat-failure.html)

Test Spot - The story behind the story... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/24043-test-spot-story-behind-term.html)

How to Test for Single Stage or Clear Coat Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/34829-how-test-single-stage-clear-coat-paint.html)

Audi Soft Paint - Making Generalizations about Hardness and Softness (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/31888-audi-soft-paint-making-generalizations-about-hardness-softness.html)

Static Electricity and Dust Attraction to your Car's Paint (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/29355-static-electricity-dust-attraction-your-car-s-paint.html)

Camaro Clear and my take... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/25577-camaro-clear-my-take.html)

The Secret to Removing Oxidation and Restoring a Show Car Finish to Antique Single Stage Paints (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/25304-secret-removing-oxidation-restoring-show-car-finish-antique-single-stage-paints.html)

Don't wax your car for at least 30 days! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/26967-don-t-wax-your-car-least-30-days.html) <--- This one...

Fresh Paint - But you can touch it... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/28717-fresh-paint-but-you-can-touch.html) <--- This one...


Body Shop Safe Glaze on Fresh Paint - #7 Show Car Glaze (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/28659-body-shop-safe-glaze-fresh-paint-7-show-car-glaze.html) <--- This one...


The practical differences between single stage paints and a clear coat paints (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/21924-practical-differences-between-single-stage-paints-clear-coat-paints.html)

The Lesson White Paint Teaches Us (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/22982-lesson-white-paint-teaches-us.html)

The Clearcoat Failure Photo Gallery Archive (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/rough-draft/19985-clearcoat-failure-photo-gallery-archive.html)

Beginning Clearcoat Failure (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/29197-beginning-clearcoat-failure.html)

What it means to remove swirls, scratches and water spots out of automotive clear coats (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/faq/19986-what-means-remove-swirls-scratches-water-spots-out-automotive-clear-coats.html)



:)
Mike,
Thank you very much for the helpful information you provided me here. I have been following your instructions on AutoGeek since last year and can't beleive how my car washing and detailing process has improved when caring for my vehicles. Im the MAN
Thanks Again,
Dennis