Washing after paint job

tompip · Dec 17th, 2014, 20:00

Hello, just got my car back recently after someone ran into my side. Had the driver door, passenger driver side door and the back panel painted. The Volvo recommended repairs seem to have done an invisible repair. What I want to know is, how soon before I can wash my car
Cheers

MCV60 · Dec 17th, 2014, 20:02

Surely the dealer/body shop who has carried out the work is the best place to ask?

tompip · Dec 17th, 2014, 21:34

I did not think to ask as I picked the car up as it was looking good, trouble is now with all the grit and crap on the road currently. I know that I cannot use any kind of hot power wash, but will it be okay to use warm water and a shampoo, with a mild detergent in it this evening?

Arianne · Dec 17th, 2014, 22:59

If you're unsure then the best thing is to leave it unwashed for around a week and then only use tepid water (no shampoo). Don't use a power wash. This would be a safety first approach.

Most of the damage we do to our car's paint finish is caused through clumsy washing - sponges that scratch because of embedded grit causes brillo-pad swirls etc. Dirt building up on paint for a couple of weeks is better than a quick but clumsy wash. Dirty cars are an occupational hazard at this time of year.

IMHO

Arianne

Daleman · Dec 17th, 2014, 23:44

Leave it at least 6 weeks for the paint to harden up .

Ninja59 · Dec 18th, 2014, 15:48

It depends if it has been baked if it has it should not have any problem at all i have put sealant on a car just baked and finished no problem top advice is ask the bodyshop most of them bake now.

675rrr · Dec 20th, 2014, 08:26

I would personally leave it 24 hours, The paint is baked so is set more or less straight away. 6 weeks wait is way back in the 80s

Dec 17th, 2014, 20:00	#1
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	Washing after paint job Hello, just got my car back recently after someone ran into my side. Had the driver door, passenger driver side door and the back panel painted. The Volvo recommended repairs seem to have done an invisible repair. What I want to know is, how soon before I can wash my car Cheers __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Dec 17th, 2014, 21:34	#3
tompip Senior Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2022 19:00 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: northumberland	True I did not think to ask as I picked the car up as it was looking good, trouble is now with all the grit and crap on the road currently. I know that I cannot use any kind of hot power wash, but will it be okay to use warm water and a shampoo, with a mild detergent in it this evening? __________________ 2011 XC60 Sapphire Black R Design D5 AWD, manual, winter pack, NAV, privacy glass, 18" Ixion wheels.

Dec 17th, 2014, 22:59	#4
Arianne Premier Member Last Online: Jan 29th, 2021 20:23 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland	If you're unsure then the best thing is to leave it unwashed for around a week and then only use tepid water (no shampoo). Don't use a power wash. This would be a safety first approach. Most of the damage we do to our car's paint finish is caused through clumsy washing - sponges that scratch because of embedded grit causes brillo-pad swirls etc. Dirt building up on paint for a couple of weeks is better than a quick but clumsy wash. Dirty cars are an occupational hazard at this time of year. IMHO Arianne __________________ 2017 - Range Rover Velar D300 V6 R-dynamic, Corris Grey .......... but drove Volvo XC90 & XC60 from 2006-17 so I have lifetime membership of the forum (thanks people).

Dec 17th, 2014, 23:44	#5
Daleman Master Member Last Online: Mar 25th, 2024 22:24 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: York	One week is too short! Leave it at least 6 weeks for the paint to harden up .

Dec 20th, 2014, 08:26	#7
675rrr Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 17:43 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: near the sea	I would personally leave it 24 hours, The paint is baked so is set more or less straight away. 6 weeks wait is way back in the 80s __________________ Volvo XC60 2011.5 Summum Kids Pack

Dec 17th, 2014, 20:02	#2
MCV60 Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:51 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: .	Surely the dealer/body shop who has carried out the work is the best place to ask?

Dec 18th, 2014, 15:48	#6
Ninja59 Probably Akita's Toyboy.. Last Online: Dec 27th, 2023 22:24 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: A House.	It depends if it has been baked if it has it should not have any problem at all i have put sealant on a car just baked and finished no problem top advice is ask the bodyshop most of them bake now.

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