What Wax / Topper to Use for New Paint

**RRnTexas** · 12-15-2016, 02:35 PM

I am expecting a new car the first week of January. I have read in several posts here that you should hold off on sealing or correcting new car paint for at least 2-3 months while the new paint off-gases or cures. This makes sense to me and I plan to wait before sealing / correcting new paint.

My question is after thoroughly cleaning / decontaminating the new car, is there some sort of wax (or something) that could be used to protect the paint that would not interfere with the paint curing process?

Thanks in advance for your advice!

**LSNAutoDetailing** · 12-15-2016, 03:17 PM

Hi and welcome to AGO on line. Be sure to visit the Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides page.

First off, the premise you are assuming is incorrect. If your new car has OEM paint from the factory, you can feel free to use whatever you like on it.
It has been baked at temps where it will be fully cured by the time it rolls off the assembly line.

There has been much to do about re-painted vehicles, or body shop work and waiting for 30 - 90 days, however there are plenty of products such as 3D which are fully body shop safe and even some of those myths have been debunked.

Wax or seal away.... Lots of good products on AGO.

p.s. What did you buy??