How long before applying product after painting?

J

JCarruthers

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Hi,







A friend of mine is about to buy a car - its just having some paint done to it - in two pack paint.



How long before he can start to apply product?



Is something like VM ok to apply?







James
 
No, don't use the VM for at least a month or two- it contains wax. Gotta wait until the paint finishes "out-gassing", i.e., curing.



Use something specifically designed for use on fresh paint. I never know for sure what products you have available across the pond, but 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze and Meguiar's #3/#5/#7/#81 are all nonabrasive and safe for use on fresh paint while it cures. If you need to remove any marring (scratches, swirls, etc.) a good choice is Meg's #80. It has some abrasives that work well by hand and it's also safe for fresh paint. Do use *something*, as a little protection is better than none, just avoid waxes and sealants for a while.
 
I never know for sure what products you have available across the pond



Almost all the products which you guy can buy, we just have to search harder
 
JCarruthers- Yeah, use any of the products I listed. Their protection is minimal and they'll have to be reapplied after each wash/heavy rain. Still better than nothing.



LoweJackson- Yeah, it's just that "search harder" part that I'm never sure about. But I always figure that Meguiar's is a pretty safe line to recommend anywhere.
 
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