Alright I decided to go for a whole new paintjob today. I am scheduled for 1st week in March.

My question is, how long after the new paint do I wax the car to keep the paint nice?

For information, the entire car will be taken apart...paint sanded off then dents removed, prime, paint, bake. The entire car, doors, hood, trunk, bumpers, fenders, roof, etc. He is also shaving the trunk key hole and welding it from the inside. Total is $1,300 for parts and labor and he needs one week. He is using Nissan Factory Paint. I know it's cheap, but its a favor and he does amazing work.

Erik

 

wow that is a really good price for paint.........even though it is OEM stuff, i think you should give it a wax like every 3-4 months

 

My guess would be 2 months, but I'm sure Don in Texas would know, or even Shadow.

 

Yes, but how soon after the paint is done do I put wax on, that night, a week later, after a month...etc.

Erik

 

are you staying black or going to a new color???

 

GO here and it will tell you what to do. It factors in everything for you.

http://www.meguiars.com/CarRx.cfm

 

That's a great place to check, you can also ask your body shop guy and he'll tell you what he recomends. When my car was painted they told me no wax for 6 months, said this will allow the paint to cure 100%. Great price, is he using tape or removing and reinstalling?

 

Remove and install...completely sanding and prime again...should look factory fresh. I am staying with black, I like it and it would be too much of a hassle to change colors, I would want it done correct, not just sprayed, so the engine would need to be removed...etc..

Thanks everyone, that site is great...I think I will wait 3-4 months to give it a good wax..

Erik

 

3 months is right. He can paint your whole car in a week? Guy must be a speed painter or something.

 

There will be 3 guys working on my car at once, in three different "bays" or tents...for black paint you need the tent or something like that.

Erik

 

Is 1300 pretty cheap for that kind of paint job? I will be looking to do the same sometime over the summer. What is the average price for a job like that? Thanks!

 

yes, extremely cheap
you won't be able to get the deal he got

 

I think it should run somewhere around $2,500 to $3,000...yes I got a great deal, but like I said, it's a favor.

Erik

 

Your Lucky thats all I can say.

 

where are you getting this done and wut color? let me know. im in jersey and when i get my kit in the spring i wanna repaint

 

With all of the other stuff added in..shaved holes. looking at $4000-5000. My body shop charges $3500 to paint a car the same color and that is taking out the windows, molding, etc. Does not include painting of the jams or anything.
Actually you dont even have to paint any of the door jams since you are staying the same color. It would match just as good if you painted them or not.

 

They won't do it again for this price. I promised not to tell the shop name. Another shop that I use that does great work is Anthony's Auto Body in Red Bank/Shrewsbury. Talk to Anthony only, tell him Brian from Tronix sent you.

Erik

 

where in jersey do you live? i live in edison but go to school at Monmouth University. i would love too see yer maxima. let me know

 

I live in Monmouth County, I go to School at RU. Spyhunter goes to school at Monmouth U. Come to a Johnson park meet and you can see my car, if not, we can set up a time to meet up...e-mail me.

Erik

 

who is spyhunter and can you tell me where johnson park is and when there will be a meet

 

Thats a great price I cant even get my cousin who runs an auto body shop to do that for me!

 

Spyhunter is on the board, he has a third Gen. You need to watch the NE forum for Johnson Park meets...most likely in late March early April.

Erik

 

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