New Car Waxing?

[blizzardking]

The TB is only two month's old, and is my first new car ever :D . So I have heard through the years that new cars should not be waxed, because it can wear on the clear coat :confused: . But, I want to bring out more shine. Eighter way, I bought a bottle of Zymol, and I am contemplating using it. What do you guys think. Also, what would be the best approach for the least wear, if any. Machine, hand, etc. Any sugestions would be appreciated; Summit White, EXT.

Thanks.

Mike

[Cmdrrjc]

I have never heard of that tibit of info before... I would use it, but then again what do I know. :worried:

[Blulytes]

Go for it... Its not good to wax within a month of painting & clearing... however, I sincerely doubt that your vehicle just got painted that long ago.

I'm always a big fan of hand application... but as long as you know how to use a machine properly, it definately saves time!

[jauto98]

Go ahead and wax it. As long as it hasn't been repainted, the paint should be alright to wax straight from the plant. At the plant, the paint is baked on, allowing it to cure. If it was repainted, chances are you are going to have to wait a couple of month for the paint to fully cure.

[DouglasEsh]

... So I have heard through the years that new cars should not be waxed, because it can wear on the clear coat :confused:...

I remember hearing the same thing when I first realized that these things call cars and trucks were actually interesting. I think it had to do with the first clear coats were easy to scratch or the waxes on the market would destroy the clearcoat. They were making a big deal over a couple waxes that were clearcoat safe. Now days unless you get something like a rubbing compound you're safe.

Remember, Wax on, wax off. Small circles Danelson :raspberry :duh:

[blizzardking]

Remember, Wax on, wax off. Small circles Danelson :raspberry :duh:


Nice......... :rotfl:

Well, i'm probably going to wait then; I was the unlucky soul who took delivery of a tree saped vehicle........Anyhow, they had to touch up these marks, that basicly covered most of the truck, in small ammounts. These small ammounts had to be repainted because, it was the only way they would come off.

Thanks guys.

Mike

[jauto98]

Nice......... :rotfl:

Well, i'm probably going to wait then; I was the unlucky soul who took delivery of a tree saped vehicle........Anyhow, they had to touch up these marks, that basicly covered most of the truck, in small ammounts. These small ammounts had to be repainted because, it was the only way they would come off.

Thanks guys.

Mike

Say what??? :confused: I don't think I would have taken delivery of a vehicle in that kind of condition that had to be "repainted". Can tree sap really damage the paint so bad that it has to be repainted? On the rare occassion I park under a tree and find tree sap, it usually comes off when I wash it. The longest I go if that happens is about a month. :m2: Sorry to hear of your troubles. Hope it works out!

[DouglasEsh]

Short answer, yes.

I've also heard eggs and tolet paper can do a number on paint also. I've never tried to find out if that is true though even if it has crossed my mind from time to time.

[blizzardking]

Unfortunately the tree sap would not come off...........I want to describe it as drips, or 1/4 inch stains here and there, a real pain. They replaced the bumpercovers with another trucks bumper covers, this is were 80% of the sap was, and the parts that were on the actual body, mostly some drips on the roof, and some that seeped through the rear gate, they repainted. Just touch ups, trust me, I did not want to take delivery, but believe it or not, there was a real shortage of 05 ext's left in the greater WNY area.........to put it short, they had to get mine from another dealer about 1.5 hours away.overall I'm pleased, just a bit of a head ache.........The fact that it is Summit White, and the sap was yellow, didnt help.

[DouglasEsh]

They replaced the bumpercovers with another trucks bumper covers,
You mean another TB or another model like an Avalanche or Colorado? If it's another model, do you have pictures? That would be interesting.

[blizzardking]

they took the Bumper Covers off another TB.........I don't know how else that might have worked........ :rotfl:

Stay Easy.......... :cool:

Mike

[gresch]

You can wax a new car on day 1 if you want, it won't hurt anything.

If anyone is ever unlucky enough to get tree sap on their paint, isopropyl alcohol and a soft cloth will get it off without hurting the clear coat or the paint. For big blobs, load up the cloth and hold it on top of the blob, then once it loosens wipe it off, then apply a couple of coats of wax.

Works every time.