Jack99

Update: just read manufacture date : 5/2012, so been 3 months since I received vehicle.

Hello all,
A new member here. Just purchased new 2012 ES350 in pearl white w/parchment interior. Have gone through the manuals, and don't see any forewarning regarding waxing the new paint? When I checked with dealership, they said seems like good idea to hold off waxing for 30 days. Haven't gotten thru to body shop. I was wonder whether Lexus provides cars with fully cured paint?
Jack99

p.s.
Sorry for such a simple topic. Been discussed already, but paint technology changes so fast, perhaps year 2012 paint has idiosyncrasies.

CQRT

I think that may have been the case years ago, but you've had the car 3 months and should be just fine. Might be a good step to clay-bar it first to get any aprticulates off the finish, then give it a good wax before Fall.

CQRT in AZ

SW17LS

No need to wait, the paint is hard cured at the factory, and odds are the dealership already waxed it when they did the PDI.

I would definitely clay it first.

lexusfan05

Look at service record, mine says it was already waxed in preparation for delivery.

SBlexus

The more wax the better!!! Especially if the car is outside a lot.

Jack99

Thanks for replies and sorry for late feedack. I realize I'm not first at this question. FYI, althought the car was manufactured in May 2012, I purchased end of August 2012. I have already washed and waxed the vehicle, adding layer(s) of carnuba for progtection. Looks beautiful.
Jack99