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How soon to wax 2015 X3
If a 2015 BMW is produced in April and delivered in May is it ok to wax or do I need to wait awhile? Would be using Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection. Unless I see a need I don't plan to clay or use a gloss enhancing polish. Does this plan sound ok? Other suggestions for a new vehicle? Thanks
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Yup, it's cured fully at the factory.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
You can wax/seal right away. I took delivery of my car Friday 11/30, it was produced 11/18, and I sealed and waxed it that weekend or the next. So 2-3 weeks after the car was painted I sealed and waxed it. I believe since car paint from factories are baked on, or heated to speed curing, that alleviates the "wait xx days" thing like if you got a panel repainted from a body shop, or a whole new paint job. So go crazy on it as soon as you want ![xyxthumbs](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/smilies/xyxthumbs.gif)
Do the baggy test and use the results to tell you if you need to clay and Iron decon from rail dust/transport.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by mtndriver
If a 2015 BMW is produced in April and delivered in May is it ok to wax or do I need to wait awhile? Would be using Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection. Unless I see a need I don't plan to clay or use a gloss enhancing polish. Does this plan sound ok? Other suggestions for a new vehicle? Thanks
I am almost sure it is 90 days , could be more of less, you should definately clay as your protection bonds better and clay will increase gloss. I would skip the gep
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
You can wax a brand new car right off the assembly line with no issues, in fact I'd recommend you do to make sure you have good protection.
I've done a few new cars, I always clay first then wax, that way I know the car is contaminant free.
Different story on a "re-sprayed" car, I always tell people to wait 90 days.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
Ok, great advice. Yeah, I probably would clay just to get a good start for the future - doesn't take long, then wash again and to the BF Wet Diamond.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
You can coat it the day you bring it home if you wish. This is the only time you can do this with a new car. When it has been re sprayed you should wait anywhere from 60-90 days.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
I vote for coating the car over waxing.
I would,
check if I need to clay,
maybe a quick polish
then coat my paint. I'd pick it over a carnauba or sealant,
then you can always use a spray wax.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
Also a new car's paint is cured, body shop repaints there is a waiting period before it is recommended you wax. Probably varies for companies, but for PPG it is 90 days.
Side Note: if you do wax a repaint however, nothing really happens. Almost like they don't recommend waxing a coating. Not really a big deal if you do.
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Re: How soon to wax 2015 X3
I am not that familiar with coating vs. waxing (BF type product). Could you direct me to info on that?
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