Freshly painted part...

[GLOCKer]

I'm installing a spoiler on my car that was painted last Friday. I'm washing my car this Friday; can I use Meguiar's Wash and Wax?

[DasBurninator]

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I'd stick with something without wax in it until the part has outgassed and cured fully.

BUT D305 is safe to use on freshly painted parts for protection.

[The Guz]

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I agree. Something like Deep Crystal or Hyperwash.

[Nick Winn]

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As DasBurninator has said, any product with wax could not allow the paint to properly out gas and cure. We would agree and not recommend using our Ultimate Wash & Wax on a freshly painted panel/car. Any other Meguiar's car washes are OK to use on fresh paint. The shop which painted the piece should be able to give you their recommendations for how long to allow the panel to cure before waxing. Generally the recommendation is 60-90 days before waxing on fresh paint.

[ajokeman]

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305

[GLOCKer]

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Yeah. Guy at the shop said 60 days. I was wondering how much of a wax layer the Ultimate Wash and Wax was putting down. I think I've also got the Deep Crystal at the house (is that the purple one?). But my car looks a lot better after Wash and Wax and I have a car show this Saturday!!!! LOL

[DasBurninator]

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Yeah. Guy at the shop said 60 days. I was wondering how much of a wax layer the Ultimate Wash and Wax was putting down. I think I've also got the Deep Crystal at the house (is that the purple one?). But my car looks a lot better after Wash and Wax and I have a car show this Saturday!!!! LOL

Skip the wash and wax and put some M305 on it before the show.

Pep boys carries M305 in the body work section FYI.

[Nick Winn]

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Meguiar's Ultimate Wash & Wax is no joke, it will truly leave wax protection on the paint even after rinsing & drying, not to mention great gloss like you have experienced.

You can still use a polish like Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, M205 Ultra Finishing Polish, or even Show Car Glaze on the fresh paint while it is curing. A polish like the ones I have mentioned can be used and will still allow the paint to out gas and cure, plus are going to deliver awesome gloss.

[GLOCKer]

Re: Freshly painted part...

Meguiar's Ultimate Wash & Wax is no joke, it will truly leave wax protection on the paint even after rinsing & drying, not to mention great gloss like you have experienced.

You can still use a polish like Meguiar's Ultimate Polish, M205 Ultra Finishing Polish, or even Show Car Glaze on the fresh paint while it is curing. A polish like the ones I have mentioned can be used and will still allow the paint to out gas and cure, plus are going to deliver awesome gloss.

Ha! I was hoping to take the easy way out. The Wash and Wax leaves the car looking great for almost zero effort! I'll probably wash it with the Deep Crystal and then go over the whole car minus the spoiler with Ultimate Quick Wax.

By-the-way, I installed the new spoiler yesterday and I am thrilled with it!






I had to hit the trunk lid with Quick Detailer, Scratch X, and then resorted to Ultimate Polish, then Ultimate Liquid Wax before mounting the spoiler. What a PITA removing the stock nub spoiler!!!!
Deck lid before GT500 spoiler install:

[The Guz]

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Spoiler looks good. You could wash a majority of the car with wash & wax and then deep crystal on just the spoiler. Just another option.

Don't forget the tire dressing. They are looking like they could use a fresh application.

[DasBurninator]

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The spoiler looks tasteful on there.

I still think M305 is an excellent option for this. Really the perfect use case. Good luck at the show this weekend!

[GLOCKer]

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Spoiler looks good. You could wash a majority of the car with wash & wax and then deep crystal on just the spoiler. Just another option.

Don't forget the tire dressing. They are looking like they could use a fresh application.

I usually wait until I get to the show before I apply any tire dressing so it doesn't sling off. And I use 303 Aerospace Protectant, its not really shiny looking, but looks clean!

[Nick Winn]

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And I use 303 Aerospace Protectant, its not really shiny looking, but looks clean!

Spoiler turned out good! I can imagine it is not the easiest task to install.

You are not the only one who prefers a stock, low sheen, original appearance for a conditioner on tires! Meguiar's #M40 Mirror Glaze Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner has been a favorite among many for a long time to provide this appearance on tires.

[GLOCKer]

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Spoiler turned out good! I can imagine it is not the easiest task to install.

You are not the only one who prefers a stock, low sheen, original appearance for a conditioner on tires! Meguiar's #M40 Mirror Glaze Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner has been a favorite among many for a long time to provide this appearance on tires.

I wish there was a Meguiar's store I could go to and just pick all of this up off the shelf and take it home. I like to get my hands on products I can take home the same day as I need them and not have to wait for it to ship. (I'm bad at planning! LOL) Of course, if there was such a store in my area, my wife would kill me. I'd fill a damn shopping cart with Meguiar's stuff I want to try (like a real DA!!!!!!!!)

[DasBurninator]

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I wish there was a Meguiar's store I could go to and just pick all of this up off the shelf and take it home. I like to get my hands on products I can take home the same day as I need them and not have to wait for it to ship. (I'm bad at planning! LOL) Of course, if there was such a store in my area, my wife would kill me. I'd fill a damn shopping cart with Meguiar's stuff I want to try (like a real DA!!!!!!!!)

The local o'reilly auto parts by my house carries M40 on the shelf, along with M105, M100, M205, etc etc. And Pep boys carries M305.

Like I mentioned in your other thread you can have them order other stuff in as well for local pick up.