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Nissanfrontier15 · 03-25-2018, 12:22 PM

So I had some damage repaired and I asked a body shop (I thought the one that I used was closed so I asked a different one, but turns out I was wrong.) and they said that I should polish the truck after thirty days. Is this something that’s really necessary? I’ve never buffered a vehicle before, which I understand is what he meant by polish, and I don’t want to burn the paint off or something. Can I just use wax+wash all-in-one soap after thirty days (if I should wait longer let me know) and then just act as usual or should I polish it? There seems to be a lot of differing opinions on the subject. The body shop I used did say not to wax it yet but that I could wash it, and this other shop said the same thing and that after thirty days I can wax it. I’ve also read to wait 90 days to wax it. I don’t actually wax my truck because I can never get all the water marks off and then I just end up sealing them in. I think the wax and wash makes it look clean and shiny enough. Any info would be appreciated. I don’t think the shop I used said I needed to polish it. Also, I live in Florida if that makes any difference. It’s been getting down to like 58 at times recently but it’s not too cold. Thanks!

*exitspeed* · 03-25-2018, 06:16 PM

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Nissanfrontier15 · 03-25-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

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I’ve already googled it. I did not find info that was sufficient, so I posted here.

Agamemnon · 03-25-2018, 07:59 PM

Fresh paint needs time to cure. The gasses need to come out and leave the paint in order for it to harden. Any interact with the paint will damage or alter the finish. Let it be for 60 days and don't even wash it. After that learn about polishing with the correct polishers and soaps. Then think about what protestants you want to put on the paint.

Go to youtube and search AMMONYC. All will be revealed.

**Phlip** · 03-26-2018, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Then think about what protestants you want to put on the paint.

Are you telling him he should pray for his paint too?

Jorgs_7 · 03-26-2018, 07:56 AM

Dawn dish soap is great (zero wax additive), no sooner than 30 days. Softest shammy and only dry with compressed air, soft clear scratches very easily.

I would wax that clear after 90 days. Polish is great for visual but doesn't seem to protect much. I never waxed my new paint job and I regret not doing it sooner. There are swirl style scratches from just washing a raw clear coat numerous times (very gently too).

Agamemnon · 03-27-2018, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Phlip

Are you telling him he should pray for his paint too?

I'm leaving the error there. I like it better.

***Future240*** · 03-27-2018, 12:28 PM

I think this is worthy of being in CHAT, moved.

DrNissan · 04-26-2018, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Agamemnon

Fresh paint needs time to cure. The gasses need to come out and leave the paint in order for it to harden. Any interact with the paint will damage or alter the finish. Let it be for 60 days and don't even wash it. After that learn about polishing with the correct polishers and soaps. Then think about what protestants you want to put on the paint.

Go to youtube and search AMMONYC. All will be revealed.

Excellent advice!

03-25-2018, 12:22 PM	#1
Nissanfrontier15 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Age: 27 Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How do I care for my freshly painted vehicle? So I had some damage repaired and I asked a body shop (I thought the one that I used was closed so I asked a different one, but turns out I was wrong.) and they said that I should polish the truck after thirty days. Is this something that’s really necessary? I’ve never buffered a vehicle before, which I understand is what he meant by polish, and I don’t want to burn the paint off or something. Can I just use wax+wash all-in-one soap after thirty days (if I should wait longer let me know) and then just act as usual or should I polish it? There seems to be a lot of differing opinions on the subject. The body shop I used did say not to wax it yet but that I could wash it, and this other shop said the same thing and that after thirty days I can wax it. I’ve also read to wait 90 days to wax it. I don’t actually wax my truck because I can never get all the water marks off and then I just end up sealing them in. I think the wax and wash makes it look clean and shiny enough. Any info would be appreciated. I don’t think the shop I used said I needed to polish it. Also, I live in Florida if that makes any difference. It’s been getting down to like 58 at times recently but it’s not too cold. Thanks!

03-25-2018, 06:16 PM	#2
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03-25-2018, 07:59 PM	#4
Agamemnon Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Age: 41 Posts: 2,657 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Fresh paint needs time to cure. The gasses need to come out and leave the paint in order for it to harden. Any interact with the paint will damage or alter the finish. Let it be for 60 days and don't even wash it. After that learn about polishing with the correct polishers and soaps. Then think about what protestants you want to put on the paint. Go to youtube and search AMMONYC. All will be revealed.

03-26-2018, 07:56 AM	#6
Jorgs_7 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Plymouth MN Posts: 406 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Dawn dish soap is great (zero wax additive), no sooner than 30 days. Softest shammy and only dry with compressed air, soft clear scratches very easily. I would wax that clear after 90 days. Polish is great for visual but doesn't seem to protect much. I never waxed my new paint job and I regret not doing it sooner. There are swirl style scratches from just washing a raw clear coat numerous times (very gently too).