How soon to wax / polish?

Jeff · 03-19-2003, 01:39 PM

Got another new Toyota to go with the 2002 4Runner. OK---OK, so it's only a 2003 Corolla. It rolled off the Canadian Assembly line last month.

Florida summer sun coming soon.

How soon can I apply wax / polish without hurting the paint job.

Toyota calls the color Indigo Ink Pearl.

Thanks guys.

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Bob_98SR5 · 03-19-2003, 02:44 PM

Jeff,

I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way but the paint has dried.

With all my vehicles, I've claybar'd, polished, and waxed it the first weekend I got them. I trust myself to do a good if not better job, not the dealer or former owner.

Go to it!

Bob

Firescooby · 03-19-2003, 04:13 PM

Paint is cured when it comes out of "can" so to speak.

You can do whatever as soon as you take delivery.

When I buy a new vehicle, I tell dealer NOT to detail. And as soon as I get home I clay, polish with buffer and wax.

There is no waiting 2-3 months unless the paint is not cured or baked.

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03-19-2003, 02:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bob_98SR5 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10,092	Jeff, I hope this doesn't come off the wrong way but the paint has dried. With all my vehicles, I've claybar'd, polished, and waxed it the first weekend I got them. I trust myself to do a good if not better job, not the dealer or former owner. Go to it! Bob

03-19-2003, 04:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Firescooby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Cleveland, Ga Posts: 18	Paint is cured when it comes out of "can" so to speak. You can do whatever as soon as you take delivery. When I buy a new vehicle, I tell dealer NOT to detail. And as soon as I get home I clay, polish with buffer and wax. There is no waiting 2-3 months unless the paint is not cured or baked.