I just heard from my brother that you have to wait at least a month before you wax new paint. He said his friend’s body shop always recommended that for new paint jobs.

I ordered my truck and it was built on 7/23/01. I should be getting it before the 15th of this month, so I was wondering if I would have to wait a week or two before I wax it for the first time.

I have no idea how valid this is so I just wanted to check and see if anyone knew anything about it. Does Ford put wax on from the factory.

Thanks in advance for any information about this,


Pete

 

Anyone?

 

Ok, build date doesn't mean the day it was painted. I would bet it was many weeks prior to the build date.

It's always a good idea to wait a couple of weeks to wax, regardless.

I waxed mine immediately.

Hope that helps.

 

Sport, if you were to have a paint job done, yes they advise you wait a month to wax it. In your case, just think of what your new truck is or has gone thru, sitting in the holding area, train ride and probably things you wouldn't want to know..??
Get the wax ready and have fun with that new ride.

 

I agree with dogcam. Clay bar it first, before the wax. You will not believe what comes off.

Congrats on the new truck!

 

S-76


You really think it's necessary to clay bar it? I would be a little afraid to do that to a brand new truck.

My hands would be shaking




thanks for the replies guys

 

I clayed my brand new black 01 HD within a week of it coming off the truck. They make different grades of clay, finer for dark colors, courser for light colors. Make sure you use the right grade, enough lubricant, and have washed the truck well before starting. You will do fine.

These trucks get a baked on finish at the factory that speeds the cure process quite a bit. Body shops don't bake, they spray and air dry, possibly with a chemical curing agent. They need the 60 days or so for the paint to 'cure' before claying or waxing. You will get that recommendation if you put a cap or lid on your truck. My ARE was built and painted days before the install and I had to wait. You could tell it was fresh. After 60 days though, no worries.

It is also key to use the proper technique. DO NOT WAX, WASH, OR CLAY IN A CIRCULAR PATTERN. This just contributes to swirls etc. Here is a site with a lot of good info on body care, http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ and another site that sells good products for claying and waxing http://www.coatsproducts.com/ . You can't beat the Cherry Wet Wax for shine and cost. Check my album, the vehicles look great, check their site to see how inexpensive their stuff is.

 

Thanks for the help

 

You can also buy (From Ford Dealer) A wash that you use once a month. this renews the clear coat. No acid rain looks, tar and etc. comes right off. about $15.00 a quart. takes 2 ozs per wash.
Ford uses it on all their lots. It's really worth the money.

 

I would not use anything monthly that stripped off tar, acid rain marks etc. Anything that does that also strips off wax.

The strongest thing I use on my truck is DAWN blue dishwashing soap. I only use this when I am stripping off old wax or oils. If you use anything too frequently it will deplete the finish of the oils it needs.

Now that I have switched to ZAINO I no longer have a need to DAWN.

I WOULD use a claybar though. This will remove raildust and brakedust that got on the finish from rail transport. I too clayed mine 3 days after delivery. After claying I would DAWN wash and apply a GOOD quality polish. Such as ZAINO or KLASSE. These are pretty much maintenance free. Carnuaba's are ok, but they have a much lower melting point (165 degrees). This means if you have a red or black car in the sun, it will be gone.

 

Scouby14B, you missunderstood my post. It is not a stripper.
It renews the clear coat, Tar and junk wash off easy after use. It states not to use any type of wash that has wax!!!
That is why FORD sales it. It is ti keep the paint NEW...
I have a friend that washes his weekly and uses this product once a month. His truck is a 98, stayes outside no cover and looks brand new!!!