Waxing after fresh clear coat

[Justjoshiny]

I just painted my bumper and clear coated it and was wondering how long I should wait to wax it. The paint and the clear both came out of rattle cans. I put 10 or so coats of clear coat on. Do I have to wait or can I wax it whenever?

 

[98chevyz71]

sorry I cant help but that's gonna look awesome

 

[95C1500]

I thought I read somewhere you're supposed to wait a while. I don't know how long though

 

[95Escahoe]

When ive had body work done on my truck was always told to wait 3 months before waxing

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[1997chevydriver]

I was told 60 days for my hood

 

[1993GMCSierra]

At least two months.

The paint/clear will still be "outgassing" for quite awhile after the "paint" smell is gone. Applying a wax over this tends to trap this, and will cause premature paint/clear failure.

 

[77Concours]

I waited four but I like to be extra careful so I don't screw something up.

 

[95C1500]

That's right. I heard the 3 month thing is what automotive manufactures use on the new cars.

 

[Justjoshiny]

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And this is how much the color is off... Im hoping some color sanding and buffing will change the color..

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[Darkrider]

I was told at least 3 months as well. As for the color mismatch you gotta take into account that the trucks paint is much older so it will be a pita to get an exact match.