SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Wax now or later?
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: San Diego
2007 SL55 AMG; 2018 GLE350
Wax now or later?
I remember being told to not wax a brand new car, but to let the paint "cure" for a few months. This is probably an antiquated tale but I'd like to hear what others think. And what do people swear by when it comes time to protect the finish?
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From: Arizona
SL55AMG, Ferrari 348, Ferrari Testarossa, Ferrari F40, Ferrari Mondial t, Ducati 916, Indycar
Feel free to wax your car!
I use Finish First every few weeks, and make sure that I do paint cleaning clay several times/year.
I use Finish First every few weeks, and make sure that I do paint cleaning clay several times/year.
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2006 E55
If it is another color (especially non-dark colors) you are fine. The question is what is the upside in a wax so early (especially if the car is brand new) other than a nice afternoon with some beers, radio listening to a ballgame, enjoying the weather (been there, done that lots, and it is my own "therapy/sactuary).
TK
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From: North Carolina
05 SL 55 AMG, 01 Turbusa/8.43 @ 183..1/4 mi.
I was told 5-7 weeks..............depending upon how much sun the car was exposed to...........lighter colors sooner..........darker colors later........
