Mr.MR

That is what I assumed. When my friend with the detail shop buffed a car it was to remove oxidization. Where as an orbital buffer with some 3M polish was used to add luster. I did not know silicone was bad for the finish. I thought carnuaba(sp) was what hurt the paint? So I guess I will get some 3M polish and a soft pad and orbit away.

Mr.MR

Hmmmm...were all the MR's built in August or did you sneak a peak at my door sticker? I guess I should of looked at that before worrying about it, huh?

Vroompsh

iTrader: (5)

phew, i washed my car this weekend with dishsoap cuz i ran out of carwash, i always thought it was ok...but that makes sense about using it before you wax. after the wash i laid down a nice layer of Meguiar's NXT wax

CDO

iTrader: (2)

How soon can I wax a new car?

A new car that has a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is rolled out of the plant. Cars that have factory paint jobs are cured at much higher temperatures, because the car goes through the paint booth without the rubber, plastic, and cloth components. This means the paint is cured by the time the car is completed. After-market paint finishes, however, are cured at a much lower temperature to ensure the booth doesn't melt non-metal components. In this case, allow for a 2-3 month curing process before your first wax application.

http://www.meguiars.com.au/Get_Schooled37.htm

AznFlip

iTrader: (8)

^right

Mr.MR

Thanks, good info!