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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Hi, I bought myself a lexus is250 as a graduation gift. I got the car a week. I'm thinking about waxing my car. Some people told me that the car was waxed by the dealer before delivery, someone said the paint may be not completely cured yet. Anyway should I wax the car? Thanks!
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Wax it!
Paint cured a long time ago.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 05:50 PM
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as soon as possible
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:17 PM
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OK. Thanks! I'll get it waxed tomorrow
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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the wax from the factory isnt the greatest and sometimes have many imperfections if you see it under the light..give it a good wax to keep your paint nice and shiny
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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If you take a look at this link and scroll all the way to the bottom it says "RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS
DON'T · Do not wax or polish the vehicle. This will allow the finish to dry and harden completely"

http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/?ht...com/index.html
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 07:38 PM
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Just FYI dealers do not wax when the cars arrive off the truck
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Wax it! Don't take a buffer to it. But get a good carnauba wax like P21S to apply by hand(http://www.autopia-carcare.com/p21-127.html). In a few months apply a liquid wax/sealant as it will last longer. Carnauba wax will probably only last 2-3 months max while a good liquid wax/sealant can last up to 6 months.
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by TaYLoRGanG
If you take a look at this link and scroll all the way to the bottom it says "RECOMMENDATIONS AND PRECAUTIONS IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS
DON'T · Do not wax or polish the vehicle. This will allow the finish to dry and harden completely"

http://www.lexusofgreenville.com/?ht...com/index.html
Repaint at a collision center is not the same as factory paint.

It's fine to wax a new car. Many dealers do it as a prep. Even if not, keep in mind the car didn't drop from the sky to your driveway........it was built (takes some time), shipped (quite likely from overseas), probably parked at a port for awhile, then sat on the dealer's lot til you purchased it.

Waxing a freshly repainted body panel/car from a body shop, on the other hand, is not ok
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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I would wax it asap!
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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for all your car detailing needs

http://www.autogeek.net/?gclid=CJCX6...FQyFQAodu1Jmrw

I recommend zaino products as far as wax goes
Meguiars ultimate wash and wax soap
Lexol for your seats
303 aerospace for your dash
simple green for your wheels
Meguiars tire gel (smells like grape) for your tires
invisible glass for your windows

and I'm probably the only person that does this but I use downy dryer sheets to keep my car smelling fresh. I stick them in the sides of my doors and they last longer than any air freshener.

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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 05:30 AM
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I would go ahead and get a coat of wax on it. Factory paint is a lot different than a repaint after a body repair.
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by RDIS250AWD
for all your car detailing needs

http://www.autogeek.net/?gclid=CJCX6...FQyFQAodu1Jmrw

I recommend zaino products as far as wax goes
Meguiars ultimate wash and wax soap
Lexol for your seats
303 aerospace for your dash
simple green for your wheels
Meguiars tire gel (smells like grape) for your tires
invisible glass for your windows

and I'm probably the only person that does this but I use downy dryer sheets to keep my car smelling fresh. I stick them in the sides of my doors and they last longer than any air freshener.

Zaino user too for many years on the paint and their leather conditioner.
I spray a piece of cloth with leather scent from ChemicalGuys.com and place it under the front seats for a nice light leather smell.
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