Really new car

[hartnetttina]

Hey Everyone~
I've read about waxing a new car and it seems like the assumption is that the cars have been on the lot for a bit. I had to order my car from the factory, or have someone drive one from Miami, the nearest '13 Hyundai coupe SE w/ manual trans. I expected to have to wait several weeks to a month, but it's been 10 days and I am to pick it up tomorrow.. Is there a way to know if the cars' paint is really super-fresh from the plant in Alabama, or if it's being trucked in from somewhere and is 30+ days painted? Does it matter? Or go ahead and wash, clay, polish & wax.. Thanks much!! ~t

[Murr1525]

Re: Really new car

As far as fresh paint concerns, you are ok. The paint will have been baked on at the factory.

[BillyJack]

Re: Really new car

If you really want to know, somewhere on the left door jamb will be a sticker that shows the month of production. Regardless of the build month, I do agree with Murr. I've been in the new car business for over 30 years and if it was up to me, I'd have every new car undergo a clay, polish and wax as soon as it was unloaded from the truck.

Bill