When can I wax after painting?

[foursixpax]

Just finished painted my 47 dodge truck.

When is it recommended to give it a protective wax... carnuba probably?


thankis

[TuT]

Wait at least one month

[smokeyjo67]

Can depend on the type of paint you used. If the paint is catalized, you could do it within a couple of days with the right products. But if you are going to use a carbauba wax, I agree you should wait at least one month.

[BoricuaPaintFan23]

Originally Posted by smokeyjo67

Can depend on the type of paint you used. If the paint is catalized, you could do it within a couple of days with the right products. But if you are going to use a carbauba wax, I agree you should wait at least one month.

Even catalyzed coatings are typically still emitting solvents for 30 days after being sprayed. Adding a wax of any sort is adding an impermeable barrier that prevents those solvents from being emitted which can lead to delamination issues down the road. 30 days is a pretty good rule of thumb.

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