I see the question asked quite a bit, “When can I detail [or wash] my brand new car?” . The answer is simple, the sooner the better. Many people have the misconception that the paint has to cure so many days after receiving a new car before they apply a coat of sealant or wax. New vehicles typically undergo a process that bakes, or heats up, the painted shell during production. By the time this process is over and the vehicle reaches its destination, the paint has typically had enough time to fully cure.

When you get work done from a body shop, the paint typically needs between 30 – 120 days of cure time before you should apply your favorite sealant or wax.   This means you can still wash and dry, clay bar, polish and glaze your vehicle.  It is best to ask the place that performed the paint work exactly how long you should wait for the paint to cure.  Different shops use different products and techniques during the painting process which can vary the cure time.