When do the first hand wax of a G05?

Xeno · 12-23-2018, 06:59 PM

I am not current on BMW paints, so is there a waiting period before the first hand wax?

roadkillrob · 12-23-2018, 07:10 PM

I have always been told 30 days by body shops for anything I ever had painted, would assume it is the same for a factory paint job but from the time it was painted to delivery is probably at least 2-3 weeks so by the time you have it should be close to 4 weeks.

BobsM3Coupe · 12-23-2018, 07:22 PM

It's been said that a paint job that was oven cured correctly, can be waxed immediately.

AndroidRobot · 12-23-2018, 10:44 PM

No idea but I've never waited before doing so. I'm hoping a fully ceramic coating will remove the need for anything other than detailing and washing.

onesixeight · 12-23-2018, 10:55 PM

By the time the car reaches you, it should have out-gassed and be fine for waxing or other LSP.

MystroX5 · 12-24-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by onesixeight

By the time the car reaches you, it should have out-gassed and be fine for waxing or other LSP.

^^^Bingo. Your paint is ready for its protective coating. I just did a full P21 wax/detail of mine. Being in this time of year with snow and salt, it is important to get that paint protected ASAP. I am waxing my wheels today.

lumpydog · 12-24-2018, 07:00 AM

I zaino’d my X5 immediately as well. Lucked out with warm weather the day after pickup. Nothing back breaking - a quick wash/polish and ready for winter.

I found 1-2 small areas that had minor scuffing. Used a very light compound on a microfiber cloth and hand buffed out - removed easily. Good call to hit the wheels.

Jrunr · 12-28-2018, 03:20 PM

Had my car PPF and ceramic coating put on the day after I took delivery

skalberti · 12-28-2018, 04:30 PM

These cars are fully cured by the time they reach the dealership. Where you have to wait 30 days is usually from a paint and body shop because most don't have the curing booths and need to let the paint go through all the off gassing. I ceramic coated mine and PPF right after delivery like I have the past 8 previous BMW's and never have had a problem.

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skalberti Major 614 Rep 1,133 Posts Drives: 2017 Mineral White M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	These cars are fully cured by the time they reach the dealership. Where you have to wait 30 days is usually from a paint and body shop because most don't have the curing booths and need to let the paint go through all the off gassing. I ceramic coated mine and PPF right after delivery like I have the past 8 previous BMW's and never have had a problem. __________________ It's good to be bad
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