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ewemule

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Got it on Easter of this year. Ford Focus. Should I wait a given amount of time before waxing it for the first time ? It looks like it doesn't need waxing or sealant but it sure does "feel" like it.
Marty
 
Go for it.
Might want to clay bar it also.
Brand new cars will have more contaminants on them from shipping and what not.
 
ewemule said:
Got it on Easter of this year. Ford Focus. Should I wait a given amount of time before waxing it for the first time ? It looks like it doesn't need waxing or sealant but it sure does "feel" like it.
Marty
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The cars are ready from the factory. So do what Subie says.
Clay and then many many coats of wax (look at my user title)

I love to layer wax.
 
Hey, thanks ! I will jump right on it. I thought I heard something about waiting 6 months before waxing so the paint could "cure" ? I always figured it was hooey.
Marty
 
Welcome to the site!! :welcome:

Go right ahead and wax that bad boy no need to wait i waxed my feshly paint car like two weeks after it was done
 
ewemule said:
Hey, thanks ! I will jump right on it. I thought I heard something about waiting 6 months before waxing so the paint could "cure" ? I always figured it was hooey.
Marty
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Factory paint is baked on at much higher temps than any body shop can. Your car is ready for polishing and wax the minute it arrives at your home.

Even if you had some body work done, that paint would cure in 6 weeks or less
 
Thanks for the warm welcome. I joined at the end of last year and the detailing dropped right off. Mostly seasonals here. Grass is slowing a bit and I'm ready to put on the polish.
Marty
 
I also have a new car - Mercedes. What type of wax do people recommend? I've heard that the liquids are the thing to use now but I'd rather get recommendations from the group. Thanks!
 
welcome to D.C. If I was a guy who did not want to wax my car very often I would use Collinite insulator wax as it lasts a very long time. Collinite IW is a liquid wax that has the durability of a sealant (lasts several months) However this wax contains a good bit of solvents so If using a glaze such as black hole or white diamond, from my experience the solvents in Collinite IW will tend to clean the glaze off as it is rubbed in. A thorough polishing will make the finish so a glaze is not neccessary though. BUT... I am a guy who spends a good deal of time washing and waxing my car and I really really love the Poorboy's World Natty's paste wax line, particullarly the Natty's RED as it leaves as good if not more of a wet glossy shine as Collinite's IW and the Natty's smells WAY better. I have never found a wax on a shelf of an auto parts store or department store that comes even close to either of the waxes that I mentioned here. There are a ton of good waxes to choose from I am sure and I am sure also that it is just a matter of oppinion. Thes are just the two waxes that I personally desire to use. Whatever you choose, Have fun doing it. TD
 
LIke was said earlier, if the paint doesn't feel smooth after washing, then it probably needs to be clayed. Just make sure you keep the paint adequately lubed so you don't introduce any marring. I too recommend the Natty's waxes.
 
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