Standox Paint - Curing Time?

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YorkshireLass

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Hi again,

My replacement wing has (I think) been painted with Standox Paint. Now, I've had a lot of problems with the company that did the work, so I wanted to check this out with you guys...

I phoned up the day after I picked up the car to ask how long I should wait before polishing / waxing the new paint, and the guy I spoke to said I could do so straight away as it 'had been baked'. Now, I'm not sure I believe this - the company is not keen on letting you speak to the technicians; they only let you speak to 'front of house' unless you really argue.

So, does this sound right to you?

Charlotte
 
Just to update, I recieved an email answer to the same question from the bodyshop (I wanted this in writing!), and again he says you can polish wax straight away. Apparently it is Spies Hecker clear over base.

I did a web search for this, and got the exact same advice page as when I searched for Standex; below is an excerpt from their 'how to care for your new paint' section. It clearly states not to wax for 90 days.

Now as far as I can see, there are 3 possible scenarios here;

1 The guy has no idea what he's talking about

2 Something they did when they painted the wing has rendered it fully cured and OK for waxing

3 The wing was pre-painted... yet it was supposed to have been colour matched to my car......



So, any thoughts?



Charlotte





PS, even if I can't wax, at what point can I attack the paint to try and get out some of the swirls? I was thinking of starting with something like Meguires 3-step stage one, tho I realise this will probably not be strong enough to get out the buffer swirls... I'll have to find something stronger that doesn't also seal the paint. :nixweiss





Do hand wash for the first 90 days (if you have to) use a brushless car wash

â€Â¢ Do use a mild car wash detergent

â€Â¢ Do remove any stains or bird droppings as soon as possible to prevent any acid etching of the finish

â€Â¢ Do avoid exposure to gasoline or antifreeze, since long term exposure can damage even this durable paint

â€Â¢ Do not wipe the finish with a dry cloth, because together with dirt, dust and sand, it acts like sandpaper and scratches the finish

â€Â¢ Do not wax the finish for the first 90 days

â€Â¢ Do not wash the car in direct sunlight. Water droplets act as a magnifying glass for the harmful UV rays of the sun
 
I belive that Megs 80 can be used on fresh paint as it is breathable and still offers some (limited) protection.



I cant say for sure about the 90 day period, but if it was mine I would wait rather than take the risk.
 
At the risk of damaging your new paint I would wait the time recommended - 90 days. I had some damage to my new Honda and had the hood, front air dam and driver's front fender repainted (with Sikkens products) in mid October and was told put nothing on it for 30 days - I waited 45. The temps in Houston are considerably warmer than Yorkshire so I'm sure helped a little for the paint curing (out-gassing of the VOC's in the paint).
 
Q: wax w/ "body shop safe" wax.

A: A glaze type wax that does not close the paints micro pores



Q:what is direct sunlight?

A: I understand you don't see much of that big yellow thing in the sky, but direct sunlight, as opposed to shade, will cause 'water-spots'.



·Newly re- painted vehicle- How long do you have to wait before you can polish or wax a newly painted vehicle surface? Paint is formulated with solvents (30-80% dependant upon manufacturer) once applied paint needs to dry and the solvents need to evaporate (off-gassing) to enable the paint to harden (cure) if the paint is covered with a wax or sealant it will arrest the outgas/cure process. The exception to this is the application of a glaze (3Mâ„¢ Perfect-It IIIâ„¢ Show Car Finishing Glaze) that contains a protective polymer that is completely safe for fresh paint, as it allows the solvents to evaporate (off-gassing)



·Abrasive polish should be avoided until the paint has cured but vehicle washing is encouraged (avoiding harsh detergents or any car wash that uses a high-pressure spray or a wash that contains wax. Also avoid using quick detailing sprays (QD) as they also contain wax)



~Hope this helps~



JonM
 
Damn! I can't even QD???:eek:



Oh well, I'll try and get my hands on some protective, non-pore blocking glaze (sounds like something I'd put on my face last thing at night...) just to be safe.



Thanks for the info,



Charlotte
 
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