Ok to wax a brand new GM product?

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rtcat

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Hello,



Picking up our new Impala LTZ after work today (Black with ebony leather) Records show the car was built approx. 2 months ago. Is it ok to clay and wax two month old factory paint, or should I wait for a period of time?



Here's my plan after the car is home.



1. Hot dawn wash

2. Clay

3. (wash again if necessary)

4. #7 polish

5 #26 wax

6 install splash guards

7 install polishes stainless steel exahust tips

8 enjoy the ride.



Thanks for any input.



David



PS: Been awhile since I've posted/lurked, hope everyone is doing well!
 
When I had some body repair done last year, the body shop manager told me factory paint is OK to wax immediatly because they are able to bake it at a high enough temperature. However, repaints can't be baked as high due to the car's interior, seals, and gaskets. Therefore, the recommendation on repaints to wait 90 days for the paint to cure.



So with the factory paint, you should be fine.
 
Welcome back and congrats on the new car! It really has been awhile, hope to see more of you this time around, LOL.



Yes, you're fine waxing new factory paint, it's the repaints you have to watch out for. There's always the rare chance that your car had touch-up work done after the factory,so if you're anal you can ask the dealership to check for evidence of that with a paint thickness gauge.



Enjoy the car. Your process sounds fine, but the second wash after claying shouldn't be necessary.
 
What would the reason be to clay a brand new vehcile? Reason I ask is I am waiting for my new 350Z (supposed to arrive within next 10 days) and want to do the right things right off the bat.
 
Hicks-Z said:
What would the reason be to clay a brand new vehcile? Reason I ask is I am waiting for my new 350Z (supposed to arrive within next 10 days) and want to do the right things right off the bat.
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The major reason I see mentioned for claying new cars is to remove rail dust from exposure during transport. A mild clay should be fine for this. Some new cars also spend a period of time sitting in a storage lot where they may be subject to heavier industrial pollution than normal, which might lead to more contaminants landing on the paint.
 
Maybe on top of your first things to purchase should be a 3M clear bra? If you do decide to get one, would it be before of after the detail?
 
Setec Astronomy said:
The paint is fully cured at the factory. Get some protection on it as soon as possible.
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I agree, go ahead and lightly clay and seal it up good with a couple coats of your favorite sealent, I like Zaino and RejeX the best.
 
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