waxing new paint

[jerkoz]

just finished painting aluminum boat with rustoleum paint using a high density roller.(2-coats each with primer and semi-gloss paint) came out nice. how long to wait to finish with polishing compound or waxing?

 

[62cruiserinc]

Re: waxing new paint

I can't speak for boats specifically, but a friend of mine runs a very good car body shop and he always said to wait at least a month for the finish to cure completely except for the catalyzed finishes. I have repainted a few vehicles and always stuck to the 1-month rule. If you wax too soon, the wax will contaminate the paint and you may end up with a "whitish" haze that probably won't come off.

Steve

 

[Jlawsen]

Re: waxing new paint

The one month rule is what I've also used with success. The real reason you don't wax it is because if you do the paint can't breath to complete the drying/bonding process. Typically you'll have early oxidation or peeling paint if you wax too soon after painting.

 

[jerkoz]

Re: waxing new paint

thanks so much for the info,saved me a lot of trouble.

 

[jerkoz]

Re: waxing new paint

thanks for the info,you saved me alot of trouble.