zeroptzero

I just got my car resprayed, brought it home today from the body shop. In the old days I was always told not to wax a new paint job for at least 30 days as it gasses off. The car is in my garage right now, there are odours coming off the new paint which is evident sitting in my garage, so in theory it could be gassing off for a bit of time.

I don't suppose I need to claybar a new paint job, not sure if there would be some overspray that needs smoothening out or dust from the shop in the clearcoat. How about polishing a new paint job ? This is the first paint job I've ever had done to a car as I hardly ever own used cars. Thanks for any replies

Conedodger

I just had a fender repainted in September. Shop told me to wait 30 days.

zeroptzero

Thanks for the reply , I guess the principle still applies then, I'll wait a good 30 days then , thanks for the reply.

rpg51

I got the same advice after my front bumper cover was sprayed. I wouldn't touch it for at least a month, maybe longer. No downside to waiting.

Vanishing Point

It really depends on the type of paint used, solvent versus water based diluent. There is no vapors emitted with water borne paints. I would wash it using a quality car wash ( Adam's or Chemical Guys) using the two or even three bucket method and then blow dry it. With your hand in a plastic bag run your hand over the clean paint, if you feel resistance (catching) you will need to clay bar the surface. Do not use a cleaner wax, a quality product like Pinnacle Souveran Carnuba wax is non abrasive, goes on smoothly and can be gently wiped off moments after application.

Hfreak

With today's paint technology you will likely have a waterborne base coat and a 2K clear coat, as RPG51 and Conedodger mentioned just wait a little as it will harden more over time.

zeroptzero

Thanks, yeah no rush but in 30 days it may be too cold to use my garden hose so it may well wait until spring.

zeroptzero

Thanks for the great info, the plastic bag trick sounds like a great way to test the surface. great idea.

zeroptzero

Thanks Todd, much appreciated , I never thought about it hardening but that makes sense.

S2KRAY

Wait the 30 days. Then you can do what others recommended.