New Paint Job

[ToyotaTech15]

As my car is getting the full works with a respray I'm looking to keep everything in the best possible condition,

What are the first steps to take when treating or looking after the new paint?

What products are best to use?

As I want the best finish and shine as often as possible as itl get cleaned alot when it's on the road

Detailed answers please

Thanks

Gary

[Bluebear]

Bildo, I believe this is your area of expertise

[Bildo]

Bildo, I believe this is your area of expertise

This topic really causes some controversy on the detailing forums that I'm on.

From my (fairly basic) understanding of it, how the paint has dried varies this a lot. When a car has been freshly painted outgassing of the paint takes place, these have to be allowed to exit the paintwork.

This means that it is not recommended that you wax the paint for a while after it has been freshly painted as this traps the chemicals in the paintwork meaning it's not allowed to 'breathe' them out. The wait period before being allowed to wax really does seem to be purely speculation, I've heard of some of the best bodyshops in the world waxing 48 hours after applying fresh paint, others recommending waiting up to 6 weeks.

What I would do personally is this:

Make sure you have a good read-up and find out EXACTLY how to wash a car properly to keep the paint perfect. I don't mean a simple bucket and sponge job, you'll need the two-bucket method along with a good washmitt and drying towel.

You are allowed to polish the paint, I would expect that the bodyshop would've already done this by the time you get the car back anyway, so that isn't a problem. I would recommend avoiding Autoglym Super Resin Polish though as this contains sealant properties.

I personally wouldn't apply any sealants or glaze after this stage, I would leave the paintwork for 2 months washing it reguarly to make sure it's maintaned as well as possible. I would then do a clay, polish, glaze, sealant and wax.

Based on what I have recommended for the washing stage, here are the products I recommend to you:

http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/p...products_id=210

http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/p...products_id=217

http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/p...;products_id=28

http://www.detailedobsession.com/catalog/p...products_id=213

I hope that helps you out a bit mate.

[ToyotaTech15]

Cheers Bildo, thats really helpful, thats completely different to what i would have thought to do.

ill read up on washing etc to build some knowledge on cleaning, as its something ive never put alot of effort into, just a quick wash lol.

Thanks for your help and ill post up if i get any problems

Gary

[Bildo]

No problem at all mate, glad it all made sense.

Washing obviously plays a vital part in keeping a car clean so you want to be as careful as you can be during washing. If you can afford a full respray you can afford to maintain it!

Here is a guide on how to wash a car properly, this will ensure that you suffer from minimal 'swirl marks' and that the paint stays looking as fresh as it should. I would give it a proper read and make sure you understand all the steps, if you're unsure of anything let me know.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4637

[ollie ryan]

whenever i have re sprayed a car i just give it a full flat and polish using three different compounds then wash it of then wax it, never hand any problems and looks mint

[rob_bower]

bill ftw!!! that is all!!!

[Guest cheshireglanza]

^^ use full to no cause my glanza having new paint job 2

[toymotaadam]

^^ use full to no cause my glanza having new paint job 2

just been reading on the forum if u are getting a repaint i recommend this before any polish ect ect

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUPAGARD-STANDARD-VE...=item20af9d9e83

this stuff has 3 years protection and it really does work this is what dealership's use on new car to keep them shiny on the forcourt this stuff was 50 pound for a sponge with polish inside when i got it so it rather cheap these days.

all you do is pierce the sponge and wash your car .

i got 2 cars out of mine .

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i would have to say i would'nt use compound on any new paint work if you are only waxing it .

if you keep rubbing compound in the same place eventually u will go through your paint work that's what it is made for to the cut the top layer of laquer away .

id use a 3m finesse /glaze polish or farecla liquid wax which i like the smell of tbh

you only need very small amount to go a long way .

also supagaurd repells water so your car wont be wet when it raining ;)

i used to work at halliwell jones bmw and believe me they are the most fussy place i have ever know use spend 7 hours buffing x5 bonnets .1 hell of a body shop tho £350 just to paint a bumper no repair just paint shocking prices ;)