New freshly painted hood installed, what precautions to take???

[BTR-75]

I just got my Mustang back from getting a new fiberglass Ram Air Hood installed. The hood came unpainted so the body shop prepped it, painted it and clearcoated it. What precautions do I need to take with it? How long should I wait to wash it? Wax it? Use a DA on it? Etc.

I just want to make sure I don't mess up the finish, if it needs any kind of curing time or something.

Here's the hood.

[greg0303]

Re: New freshly painted hood installed, what precautions to take???

Just don't wax it for at least 60 days to let the fresh paint fully out-gas.

You can:
- wash it (after 7 days),
- use gentle polish on it, like Deep Crystal Polish or M07 Show Car Glaze.

[Murr1525]

Re: New freshly painted hood installed, what precautions to take???

#80 is also a good option, as it is fresh paint safe, but has some protective abilities.

[BTR-75]

Re: New freshly painted hood installed, what precautions to take???

Thanks for the replies, and sorry about the double post.

[MELLOWYELLOW06]

Re: New freshly painted hood installed, what precautions to take???

Love the new Stang.