Can't wax my STI until it's 6 months old?

Jag32 · 06-02-2006, 02:46 PM

My friend told me not to wax my brand new STI until it's at least 6 months past it's build date from the factory because you have to let the paint and clear coat time to bond and cure...... 6 months? That can't be right.

I was planning on washing and waxing my new STI tonight, but now i'm not sure. Is it okay to wax my STI?

Thanks

***Insane06STi*** · 06-02-2006, 02:48 PM

Dont wax it yet, wash it and use quick detailer.

robertaflack · 06-02-2006, 03:40 PM

are we really supposed to wait 6 months from the build date to wax our cars?!

Jag32 · 06-02-2006, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane06STi

Dont wax it yet, wash it and use quick detailer.

What would happen if I did wax it?

WRX8STI · 06-02-2006, 03:48 PM

I don't buy that one bit. The paint is already cured. It takes about 3 months. 6 is total overkill. So don't sweat it. Wax away.

ThrillaInManila · 06-02-2006, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jag32

What would happen if I did wax it?

It wouldn't hurt the paint, unless you do it numerous times. I've never heared of this myth, but i wouldn't take any chances

***Insane06STi*** · 06-02-2006, 04:00 PM

Ahh o k, Go ahead and wax it.
Detailer is easier and results are the same as waxing,good luck.

DARKSTI · 06-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Yea, its only if a shop does it becuase they dont have the technology like the manf. go ahead and wax.

SubieNewbie · 06-02-2006, 06:51 PM

Thats what I thought as well, only if a shop does it.

But 6 months is too much time! I would do it ASAP because thats 6 months worth of protection your going to miss out on, which I believe is important depending on how much you drive.

04__STi · 06-02-2006, 07:13 PM

it's cured before it leaves subie..go ahead and wax!!

trey2s · 06-02-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Insane06STi

Ahh o k, Go ahead and wax it.
Detailer is easier and results are the same as waxing,good luck.

Wax gives it a layer of protection, to hold the current shine it has...detailer will just clean your car. :-P

STI.KID · 06-02-2006, 11:28 PM

Actually if you call any respectable body shop, they will tell you the same.... Paint needs time to breathe and let all of the chemicals evaporate. Waxing the car traps them in and can do damage. Three to five months should be fine, but it is not a myth at all.

**Z1 Performance** · 06-03-2006, 09:08 AM

your friend is on crack quite honestly ; )....look at the BUILD date of your car. It was built months and months ago. The paint is fully cured, and yes, you can wax away

This "waiting" thing is an old wives tale back from the days where paint was left to air dry. Most modern bodyshops use heat to aid in the drying process and as such. Even when left to air dry, paint dries in about 2 hours and fresh paint can be waxed within a couple weeks of the paint work being done. Heck, any paint work will include wetsanding after the paint is sprayed...and that is certainly harsher on the car than any wax

docd187 · 06-03-2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Yea, its only if a shop does it becuase they dont have the technology like the manf. go ahead and wax.

Not true. When I had my accident the body shop told me that I could wax my car the same day I picked it back up after they repainted it. They have a booth that they heat up and let the paint cure in. A lot of body shops are getting these types of booths now so there is no delay in curing time.

Yes paint jobs need to cure before waxing or sealing but they come cured from the factory already and like Z1 said, the car was built months ago anyway. I washed, clayed, and waxed my STi withing 2 hours of picking it up.

06-02-2006, 02:46 PM	#1
Jag32 Professional STI Racer Car: 2006 Impreza WRX STI Fav Mod: Flux Capacitor Location: Camp Lejeune, NC Posts: 774 Join Date: May 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Can't wax my STI until it's 6 months old? My friend told me not to wax my brand new STI until it's at least 6 months past it's build date from the factory because you have to let the paint and clear coat time to bond and cure...... 6 months? That can't be right. I was planning on washing and waxing my new STI tonight, but now i'm not sure. Is it okay to wax my STI? Thanks This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

06-03-2006, 09:08 AM	#13
Z1 Performance Authorized Vendor Location: St James, NY Posts: 1,786 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (45)	your friend is on crack quite honestly ; )....look at the BUILD date of your car. It was built months and months ago. The paint is fully cured, and yes, you can wax away This "waiting" thing is an old wives tale back from the days where paint was left to air dry. Most modern bodyshops use heat to aid in the drying process and as such. Even when left to air dry, paint dries in about 2 hours and fresh paint can be waxed within a couple weeks of the paint work being done. Heck, any paint work will include wetsanding after the paint is sprayed...and that is certainly harsher on the car than any wax Last edited by Z1 Performance : 06-04-2006 at 02:29 AM.

06-02-2006, 02:48 PM	#2
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Dont wax it yet, wash it and use quick detailer.

06-02-2006, 03:40 PM	#3
robertaflack Junior STI Driver Car: '06 Sti Posts: 94 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	are we really supposed to wait 6 months from the build date to wax our cars?!

06-02-2006, 03:48 PM	#5
WRX8STI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 Mazdaspeed 6 and 06 S2000 Location: Wherever my music takes me Posts: 581 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't buy that one bit. The paint is already cured. It takes about 3 months. 6 is total overkill. So don't sweat it. Wax away.

06-02-2006, 04:00 PM	#7
*Insane06STi* Nanned ® Location: Where the left lane is th Posts: 17,349 Join Date: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (9)	Ahh o k, Go ahead and wax it. Detailer is easier and results are the same as waxing,good luck.

06-02-2006, 04:18 PM	#8
DARKSTI Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Invida G200 FTW! Location: In an hangar :) Posts: 2,591 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yea, its only if a shop does it becuase they dont have the technology like the manf. go ahead and wax.

06-02-2006, 06:51 PM	#9
SubieNewbie Grassroots STI Racer Location: Dub Posts: 497 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Thats what I thought as well, only if a shop does it. But 6 months is too much time! I would do it ASAP because thats 6 months worth of protection your going to miss out on, which I believe is important depending on how much you drive.

06-02-2006, 07:13 PM	#10
04__STi Banned Car: 04 STi Posts: 572 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	it's cured before it leaves subie..go ahead and wax!!

06-02-2006, 11:28 PM	#12
STI.KID Junior STI Driver Car: 2006 STi Fav Mod: Any Turbo Upgrade :) Location: Northeast Posts: 84 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Actually if you call any respectable body shop, they will tell you the same.... Paint needs time to breathe and let all of the chemicals evaporate. Waxing the car traps them in and can do damage. Three to five months should be fine, but it is not a myth at all.