Brand new car: Polish now? Or wait a few weeks?

**boyce89976** · 04-14-2012, 10:54 PM

Hi all,
Great forum!

I just bought a 2012 MDX for the wife, and it literally came off the delivery truck the day before we took possession of it. I have lightly polished, by hand, some rub marks from the dealer prep, but I'm not sure if I can take a DA polisher to it just yet. What are your thoughts? I've heard the clear coat could still be a little soft, since the paint process is only about two weeks old? So, should I wait a few weeks, or can I gently go at it with the polisher and get her polished and sealed now?

Thanks,

**crxman2010** · 04-14-2012, 11:22 PM

When I brought the TL home, I also hand polished it and called it good

. However, my understanding is with the finishes we have today, everything is cured and ready before it leaves the factory. So I would think using your DA would be fine if you want, just remember to start with the least aggressive product to get the job done.

**embolism** · 04-14-2012, 11:24 PM

the paint is ready to go right out of the factory since it is baked at such high temps. If it were a repaint then yes, you need to wait at least a month.

You can take a DA to it with no issues at soon as you are able.

**DejaVu** · 04-14-2012, 11:31 PM

Most cars are waxed during PDI as part of the procedure anyway. Mine was waxed with 3M paste wax by the dealership it is what VW uses.

**trhland** · 04-15-2012, 07:23 AM

you can polish it.just use silicone free polishes .menzerna ect..totoly fine

**Bunky** · 04-15-2012, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by trhland

you can polish it.just use silicone free polishes .menzerna ect..totoly fine

I had not seen you posting in a while Tom!

**-z yaaaa-** · 04-15-2012, 01:12 PM

i wouldnt have let the dealer take possesion of it LOL

shoulda told them hey i want my car right off the truck, I will clean it, I will do all the things you do.

at least thats my thought on the subject. if i can ever afford a brand new car thats what i'll be doing.

**Klasse Act** · 04-15-2012, 02:41 PM

I went to town on my car the next day, good hand wash, clay and 3 coats of "Z" and following week had me apply another 3-4 coats, so you could say I'm a fan of knowing what's on the car from day one and yes, I told them to NOT prep the car one bit either.

Congrats on your new ride and welcome to AG