hhhasting

How much time, if any, should one wait to apply sealant and wax to a new Lexus?

JT4

Congrats on the new Lexus and welcome to CL..

On a new vehicle from the dealer there is no need to wait. Weather permitting, when I pickup a new vehicle I usually clay / wax / polish / seal within the first two days. I have done this for years..

Craigyyy

ASAP.

And then every few months/six months/at least annually thereafter.

Booyah

DAY-1 you get it

DocT

Use Cquartz or similiar products from Autogeeks.com that will last you up to 2 years.

jjscsix

I do exactly the same thing. Have been for many years. The days of paint needed to cure are long gone.

JT4

It always amazes me how much dirt transfers to the clay bar from the finish of brand new vehicle just picked up from the dealer..

Craigyyy

Between shipment, truck delivery on the interstate, sitting on dusty lot, a lot of stuff can soak into the paint by the time you get it!

JT4

Very true, I guess my point was that most people who pick up a new car have no idea how dirty the finish really is. It may look good and feel somewhat smooth but the clay bar tells a different story...