turbodave
May 20th, 01, 5:45 AM
How long should I wait to wash the car after painting it, and what type of soap is safe. The paint is PPG bc/cc. Thanks, Dave
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1969sleeper May 21st, 01, 9:41 AM Dave, I just had my '69 painted and ask numerous people the same question. In each instance I got the same answer. Don't do anything to the paint for 90 days (don't even put a car cover on it). It will take this long for the paint to fully cure down to the base level. As far as washing...If you put a hose to your car then you are a braver man than I. I have nightmares about water being trapped in places where it just sits and causes oxidation. Some people have suggested using a high viscosity spray and wipe fluid to wash my car rather than water and detergent. I haven't looked into it yet but numerous people recommend Zaino brothers products (see a lot of raving about this on the Corvette websites). Good Luck, Bill Brenden Saylock May 22nd, 01, 2:34 PM You can wash the car the very next day. Hell I sand and buuf them the next day. garyB May 23rd, 01, 7:54 AM I just bought some new Turtle Wax car wash to use on my daily driver POS Accord. WOW what a difference! The car hasn't looked this good since I bought it. This stuff has some kind of polish that remains on the paint after a rinsing. ------------------ 1967 Malibu 1967 Impala SS396 Conv. "Excuse - no matter how valid - never alters or changes performance" - N Eldon Tanner Bill T SS70 May 23rd, 01, 8:28 AM I have always heard it's ok to wash with plain water within a couple of days but no soap with wax in it. Also, be very careful to avoid water spots. ------------------ Bill Taylor TC Gold Member #73 December 1999 Feature Car www.chevelles.com/feature/december99.htm (http://www.chevelles.com/feature/december99.html) www.chevelles.com/showroom/BillTSS70-2 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/BillTSS70-2) www.chevelles.com/showroom/leaves2 (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/leaves2) http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/65vette.jpg | ||