Bundus Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Is it safe for me to wash my car yet? I had new front and rear bumpers and new bonnet fitted 3 weeks ago with ne paint job. I cant wash the car at home so will be taking it to a garage with a foam lance. Ill take a sponge of my own for the delicate areas but Im more concerned about using the pressure lance on it. Any advice? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 yes, and your more than welcome to come round mine and do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Dont think there is a problem with washing a car that has fresh paint on mate, just use proper car wash and a wash mitt (NOT A SPONGE!). Its polishing you cant do until the paint is properly set. I washed my newly sprayed bumper a few days after getting it done, they should harden it for you before you pick it up, you just have to leave it to properly set before a polish, and I think even then 3 weeks is more than enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Cheers guys. Ill have to get me a mitt then as dont think I have one and I do like to increase my detailing inventory. Mark - if you are at home today Ill be over in a bit Otherwise Ill take it for a wash near me as really want to get it done today. Cheers again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcash5 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 depends how good the painter is and how confident they are in their own work. If someone told me dont touch it for 2 weeks I would be nervous. When I had my roof done the guy gave the whole car a clean before me collecting it, that was a really good sign that the guy is perfectly confident in his own work. I take it the car wasnt baked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 Cheers guys. Ill have to get me a mitt then as dont think I have one and I do like to increase my detailing inventory. Mark - if you are at home today Ill be over in a bit Otherwise Ill take it for a wash near me as really want to get it done today. Cheers again. Will be home about 5ish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundus Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 The car was washed before I collected it and the work is awesome Im just being cautious as I dont want to do anything that could jeopardise the paint work. Thanks for the info guys - im off to clean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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