New Paint: Wax/Sealant/Curing etc...

[fizzy_drink]

Hello.

Right, I'm picking-up my car on Monday, with a new paintjob on most of it!

I'm concerned that if I go to work straight away (driving 200 miles a day), I'll pick-up horrible chips and get loads of dirt ingrained in my paint.

Is that the case? Is it worth taking a few days off work, to allow it to cure better?

Ta,

Oms.

PS Will maguairs NXT be better or P21s for an initial protective coat (selalant is a no-no on new paint isn't it).

 

[Rich]

P21s and NXT will both be no no's on new paint unless your painter says otherwise. You should avoid any products that that contain either waxes or sealant as this will effect the paint curing.

New paint will be soft, and aftermarket paint will be sofeter than factory due to the process used. I have found paint to strill be soft to the touch up to two weeks after application. The last set of wheels I had done I waited two weeks before getting tyres on for this reason.

Get a pure bodyshop safe Glaze/Polish for now. Megs hand polish is Good.

http://www.cleanandshiny.co.uk/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=9901

 

[fizzy_drink]

So, I'm going to be all covered in chips as soon as I get my car then...

Cheers for the link - might get some of that.



Apart from taking two weeks off work, there's nowt I can do really. I suppose I could borrow dad's merc in the meantime.

 

[Rich]

So, I'm going to be all covered in chips as soon as I get my car then...

Cheers for the link - might get some of that.



Apart from taking two weeks off work, there's nowt I can do really. I suppose I could borrow dad's merc in the meantime.

Drive slow and keep your distance from cars in front.

Have you not got the Gixxer anymore, ideal time of the year for it

 

[fizzy_drink]

^^

Sold to the man with the black t-shirt... now I'm bikeless!

I DO however, still ride a Vespa.

 

[Rich]

Best get the Vespa out for a few weeks, @ 200 Miles a day!

 

[fizzy_drink]

LMAO!

I had to ride it from NW London, to Tunbridge Wells in Kent.

I had to do it via A-road... this thing is only a 50cc scooter too...


It took ALL day, 5 fuel-stops, and a hairy 10 mile ride at 40MPH on the A21 - notorious for people doing 90+!


There's lucky, and there's "jammy bastid", I think I fall into the latter category for getting home alive.

 

[Rich]

LOL - you nutter, best speak nicely to the old chap and borrow the merc!

 

[bunzee]

*awaits thread where oms meets a girl and contemplates doing her over the bonnet, but is worried about the possibility of bum and/or boob imprints in his new paint*

 

[Rich]

Dont give the boy ideas

 

[fizzy_drink]

LMAO!

Err.. I tried on the Zafira, but it was too upright.

I pick her up tomorrow, can't wait.