Another Waxing Question
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Another Waxing Question
I have had my White 05 S-Crew a couple of weeks now and just gave it a good wash this afternoon and noticed that the water was not beading at all.
A family friend who does car restoration once told me that it was a good idea to wait a couple of months before waxing a new car to make sure the paint has cured well. However, that was back in '86 when I got my first car and I realize that the technolgy in factory painting has probably changed alot by now.
How soon did you guys wait before you waxed your truck the first time and do you give it a light waxing or the full "three-step" waxing that I have read about alot on this board? Also, did you use a buffer the first time or did you wax it by hand?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
A family friend who does car restoration once told me that it was a good idea to wait a couple of months before waxing a new car to make sure the paint has cured well. However, that was back in '86 when I got my first car and I realize that the technolgy in factory painting has probably changed alot by now.
How soon did you guys wait before you waxed your truck the first time and do you give it a light waxing or the full "three-step" waxing that I have read about alot on this board? Also, did you use a buffer the first time or did you wax it by hand?
Thoughts? Suggestions?
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if I am not mistaken you can wax your truck right away. In all reality it probably could also use the whole process. That's to take care of rail dust and such.
I have a 02 KR and picked it up in Feb so I had to wait for warmer weather before I did my truck.
I am sure others with more expericence then I will chime in for you soon, just to verify the info I gave you.
Good luck with the truck and enjoy.
I have a 02 KR and picked it up in Feb so I had to wait for warmer weather before I did my truck.
I am sure others with more expericence then I will chime in for you soon, just to verify the info I gave you.
Good luck with the truck and enjoy.
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Liny is correct.
Today's 'modern' catalyzed paint systems flash cure the vehicle at the plant. This means that the solvents that in the paint as a delivery agent and such have been, generally, removed (and emitted as part of the manufacturing plant's Title V Air Permit -- the air probably went through some afterburners and/or scrubbers first though).
Long story short, wax away. That was *THE* first thing I did when I brought my KR home.
RP
Today's 'modern' catalyzed paint systems flash cure the vehicle at the plant. This means that the solvents that in the paint as a delivery agent and such have been, generally, removed (and emitted as part of the manufacturing plant's Title V Air Permit -- the air probably went through some afterburners and/or scrubbers first though).
Long story short, wax away. That was *THE* first thing I did when I brought my KR home.
RP
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Yep -- first thing I usually do when I get a new vehicle home is give it its first good detail regimen. This usually consists of a wash, clay bar, polish, and wax.
Of course, as I say this, my new F-150 is sitting in my garage covered with the same dust that it had on it at the dealership. Owned it for over a month now and still have not had time to wash it, let alone give it it's first good detail.
Damn I hate it when work gets busy!
Of course, as I say this, my new F-150 is sitting in my garage covered with the same dust that it had on it at the dealership. Owned it for over a month now and still have not had time to wash it, let alone give it it's first good detail.
Damn I hate it when work gets busy!