Roy_Von_Doom

hey guys i just got my civic re-painted the same colour silver about a week ago, is it okay to to give my car a wash? some ppl say i have to wait 4 weeks to let the paint seal/harden, and some say i can wash the car now, so which is it?

Si98

i'd just rinse with plain water for the next month or so if i were you.

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

most new paints would be good to go, but since we don't know what paint was used I'd give it a month.

imported_mugenpowered

No use trying to look clean if it risks screwing up your paint job, a rinse should be fine but leave getting a proper wash for a month.

imported_t_dot_SiR

rinse with water, dun use anything else... such as soap... no no... or pm team_rukus... he'll give you all the best advice

89SIHATCH?

do not wash for about 3 weeks or so and if you do rinse , rinse with just hose water (cool water).

98_SI_Coupe

This if off topic, but how much did you pay for the paint job and where did you get it done?

Honda3

did u get single stage or two stage (base/clear)? two stage dries hard and fast... in about a week... but acrylic enamel (single stage) can take a little longer. Like everyone else said, 3 to 4 weeks to be safe.... but ive washed painted cars before that with no bad news. Its your call.