How soon to detail?

[bcls99]

Just got a new SUV. Looks good, but would like to keep it looking top-notch. Have heard varying opinions from novices how long to wait before detailing. Any opinions? Will detailing too soon hurt the paint?

Also - looking for a matte-finish interior cleaner. Any thoughts?

Thanks!

[BullShifter]

You can clean it as soon as you want. I bet the actual production date is at least 1 month old, most likely more. When I worked for BMW & Honda, both places would send the cars out for detail right away. The high-speed polishing is nice right away on new paint because most factory paint is pretty bad coverd w/ orange peel. Just use very mild polish/wax on new paint & you wont have a problem.

matte interior cleaner: Vinyl/plastic - WET CHAMOIS works best, or if the surface is very dirty use an all purpose cleaner
Leather: your best off using LEATHER products follower by a wipe down with water after treatment. Also the wet chamois can be used on leather to wipe down.

[mcpbw]

before you apply anything to the finish consult with the manufacturer, different paint manufacturers have different cure times. You can polish and apply a glaze at anytime but you should not wax or use a sealant until it is fully cured. during the cure period (anywhere from 1-3 months) the paint needs to be able to breathe, by waxing or sealing early you may cause the paint to "fisheye" or can even void the warranty on the paint. CHECK WITH THE DEALER

Eric