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This is a discussion thread titled "Should you Wax a new truck?", within the Detailing forum, part of the Technical & Vehicle Assistance Forums category.
Who is marketing this new product? I would like to get my hands on some. I did find one @ details plus, but I am not sure this is what your talking about.
There is only 1 company in the world making this product, so if you found one, it's the same no matter who sells it.
__________________ 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 AC Exterior: Trd Off-Road package, Trd Skid Plate, Borla Side Exit Exhaust, 30% Lumar tint, Enkei Deep Six 20's, 275/60/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ, Bilstein 5100's, Toytec add-a-leaf, Wilson 1000. Interior: Alpine 9851, CDT 6.5" components, Alpine MRP-F240, MRD-M300, eD SQ 10".
Wrong wrong wrong wrong. Polishing is perfectly fine on any vehicle. Compounding removes very small amounts of clear, but you could compound 8-9times before wearing down the paint.
It's your vehicle but polishing should always be a last resort because polish contains tiny abrasive chemicals which actually remove a layer of paint or clearcoat. I used to be a porter/detailer and only on very "swirly" cars would we polish because if done wrong you've got some major problems. Each time you polish a layer will be removed and pretty soon there won't be anything left. This isn't really a polish thread just letting you know for future reference. Wax=good Polish=bad unless absolutely necessary so never on a new vehicle
The whole 'paint breathing' issue. Some believe the paint takes months to fully cure. Though the longest I've heard is 1 month from paint time on a factory paint job. 2 on aftermarket.
Definitely not a year. Couldn't hurt to wait a month to wax after actual production date. Chances are, its already passed.
I've heard this also, One month is ok after that. So check your build date and if it's over a month wax away.
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It's your vehicle but polishing should always be a last resort because polish contains tiny abrasive chemicals which actually remove a layer of paint or clearcoat. I used to be a porter/detailer and only on very "swirly" cars would we polish because if done wrong you've got some major problems. Each time you polish a layer will be removed and pretty soon there won't be anything left. This isn't really a polish thread just letting you know for future reference. Wax=good Polish=bad unless absolutely necessary so never on a new vehicle
You are still confused. Polishing is fine for any vehicle and any paint as much as you want. Compounding is fine for any vehicle and any paint up to 8-9 times before you have to start worrying about clear coat failing. Polishes remove a layer of clear, yes, but it is so fine you can polish your truck almost infinatly and never tell the difference. You should always polish before you wax paint b/c it removes defects and imperfections. And it's perfectly ok to Polish on a new vehicle, no problems whatsoever.
So for your future reference, Wax-Good Polish-GOOD.
I am not trying to act like I know everything, but there are different practices today for polishing and waxing paint than even a couple of years ago, paint protection has taken a huge leap in terms of technology and ease of use. Hope I dont come off as an ***.
Black07-You dont have to wait 1 month, paint is fully cured from factory as already stated.
OnePin-The previous coat of wax is only removed when you are using a cleaner wax, its common practice for detailers to "layer" "pure" (no cleaners) waxes and sealants over other paint protection as a ways of increasing depth and gloss.
__________________ 2003 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 AC Exterior: Trd Off-Road package, Trd Skid Plate, Borla Side Exit Exhaust, 30% Lumar tint, Enkei Deep Six 20's, 275/60/20 Cooper Zeon LTZ, Bilstein 5100's, Toytec add-a-leaf, Wilson 1000. Interior: Alpine 9851, CDT 6.5" components, Alpine MRP-F240, MRD-M300, eD SQ 10".
I agree about not having to wait to polish. The solvents evaporate and the crosslinking occurs way before you get the truck. Actually, I suggest you polish it right away to preserve the newness.
Picked Up my Tundra yesterday and was going to give it a good wax today to protect it. HAd some friends tell me I should not wax it for the first year. Not sure what they are basing it on but just wanted to know what the proper care was. Thought appllying a good wax today would help protect the paint. In a year I prolly won't care and it will gets it pre hunting and post hunting season wash but fell like babying this one for a while as I am giddy as hell and just want a reason to spend some time w/ it driveway. As another thread mentioned I am constantly doing the look back.
If you just had it painted, wait 30 days. I would use a sealer, wish I had used one the day I got my truck home.
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