BAP077

I had my IS250's front end painted in early July after hitting a deer. Does anyone know how long I need to wait before applying polish/wax to the painted surface? I was told that if I wax the car too soon (before the paint has a chance to cure) I will get a cloudy appearance to the paint finish. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

LeXborg23

If i remember correctly its like a ~3 month wait for the paint to fully cure.

WhosRich

iTrader: (1)

It really depends on what type of paint they used. Was it PPG? If it were me, i'd wait 120 days before waxing. In the mean time, use a glaze to protect it. Like Meguiars #80

LexedUp

did your shop bake it? depends on their temperatures and baking time. most repair shops just bake it enough for paint to dry...not to "cure". 3 months is a good period if you think that is the case.

BAP077

I believe the paint was Dupont Standox.

BAP077

I think they said they baked it at about 180 degrees.

BAP077

180 degrees for about 2 hours.

Phiber

1 month should be good.

montgb

iTrader: (7)

That's odd. I also had my front end repainted, but I was told that I could wax it right away. They did recommend waiting 30 days before applying a clear bra, though.

WhosRich

iTrader: (1)

^Did you wax it? If you did, you should check for bubbles in the paint.

montgb

iTrader: (7)

I didn't wax it, on account of the clearbra needing to be installed. Regardless, the paint is bubble-free.