Car painted, how long until wash

Anon007 · 01-08-2013, 06:05 PM

Hey, I just got a new hood from the previous one being vandalized and it got painted freshly with Sapphire Black Metallic. Typically you are to wait 30 days, is this enough time? Also, is it bad to take it to an automatic wash? If so, then where should I take it? Thanks everyone

divisionbell77 · 01-08-2013, 09:13 PM

Auto wash is horrid no matter what.

The place that did the respray should have given you a time frame on waxing it. Washing it is not the issue, it is waxing/sealing it that will cause issues.

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Anon007 Captain 60 Rep 766 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Car painted, how long until wash Hey, I just got a new hood from the previous one being vandalized and it got painted freshly with Sapphire Black Metallic. Typically you are to wait 30 days, is this enough time? Also, is it bad to take it to an automatic wash? If so, then where should I take it? Thanks everyone
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divisionbell77 Lieutenant 16 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2011 335i XDrive Coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Auto wash is horrid no matter what. The place that did the respray should have given you a time frame on waxing it. Washing it is not the issue, it is waxing/sealing it that will cause issues.
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