How to Care for your new paint

There are a few precautions to take for the first couple of months whenever you have new paint applied to your vehicle. 

For the first 60 days do not wax the new paint. This will allow the paint to fully harden.

This is what we recommend for the first 30 days.

Do not use abrasives to clean such as brushes in a car wash.
Wash your vehicle in the shade so the soap doesn’t dry to the surface
Wash with car wash soap using a soft sponge.  Avoid wiping your vehicle dry for at least 30 days
Avoid gravel roads. Chipping is more likely for the first 30 days
Do not park under trees that drop sap
If you spill gas or other type liquids on the paint, immediately rinse it with water.  Do not wipe it.
Bird droppings are more likely to stain with fresh paint so rinse it as soon as possible.

The reason for these early precautions is due to the curing time for the paint.  It is mostly cured when it leaves the body shop but it takes 30 to 60 days to completely harden.