wax away and don't even worry about it, as far as a new car is concerned.
If it was in a wreck, and was repainted it would probably be a different
story. someone asked "Why wax?". Believe it or not, waxing your car can
actually give you slightly better fuel economy as it reduces the drag of
the air going across the surface. How much better mileage is surely
minimal. But alot of small things add up. It also makes washing the dirt
and bugs off alot easier and helps to protect against ultraviolet light.
--
Robb


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In article <CgJle.2205$uu.2010@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com>,
keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com says...
> Robert Bills wrote:
> > According to the Meguiars website:
> >
> > "A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is
> > rolled out of the manufacturing plant.
>
> Dealers often wax cars before delivery as part of the prep.
>
> Barry
>

yea, and add that no-extra-cost option during the 'prep' stage - SWIRLS.
I insist they do nothing but get the plastic film off and the cosmoline
(or whatever it is). I implore them to not even dry it afterwards.

then I do my work on it after I get home.

 

In article <CgJle.2205$uu.2010@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com>,
keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com says...
> Robert Bills wrote:
> > According to the Meguiars website:
> >
> > "A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is
> > rolled out of the manufacturing plant.
>
> Dealers often wax cars before delivery as part of the prep.
>
> Barry
>

yea, and add that no-extra-cost option during the 'prep' stage - SWIRLS.
I insist they do nothing but get the plastic film off and the cosmoline
(or whatever it is). I implore them to not even dry it afterwards.

then I do my work on it after I get home.

 

In article <CgJle.2205$uu.2010@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com>,
keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com says...
> Robert Bills wrote:
> > According to the Meguiars website:
> >
> > "A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is
> > rolled out of the manufacturing plant.
>
> Dealers often wax cars before delivery as part of the prep.
>
> Barry
>

yea, and add that no-extra-cost option during the 'prep' stage - SWIRLS.
I insist they do nothing but get the plastic film off and the cosmoline
(or whatever it is). I implore them to not even dry it afterwards.

then I do my work on it after I get home.

 

In article <CgJle.2205$uu.2010@newssvr33.news.prodigy.com>,
keep_it_in_the_newsgroup_please@thankyou.com says...
> Robert Bills wrote:
> > According to the Meguiars website:
> >
> > "A new car with a factory paint job can be waxed the moment it is
> > rolled out of the manufacturing plant.
>
> Dealers often wax cars before delivery as part of the prep.
>
> Barry
>

yea, and add that no-extra-cost option during the 'prep' stage - SWIRLS.
I insist they do nothing but get the plastic film off and the cosmoline
(or whatever it is). I implore them to not even dry it afterwards.

then I do my work on it after I get home.

 

If the dealer didn't wax it during the prep work I would wax mine.
I've always found Turtle Wax the best or as good as any other product.
The wax will give you an added protection from the bird crap that can
'blemish' the paint if not cleaned off soon. As for car washes - not
me. IMHO. They wax your entire car and eventually the windows and
wiper blades are fowled. The remedy for this is amonia on the
windshield and emery cloth on the blades. I prefer to hand wash my car
in the good weather months and mostly spray the salt off the top and
not forgetting the crevices of the doors, hatch, hood, fenders,
hardtop...you get the picture.
Steve

 

If the dealer didn't wax it during the prep work I would wax mine.
I've always found Turtle Wax the best or as good as any other product.
The wax will give you an added protection from the bird crap that can
'blemish' the paint if not cleaned off soon. As for car washes - not
me. IMHO. They wax your entire car and eventually the windows and
wiper blades are fowled. The remedy for this is amonia on the
windshield and emery cloth on the blades. I prefer to hand wash my car
in the good weather months and mostly spray the salt off the top and
not forgetting the crevices of the doors, hatch, hood, fenders,
hardtop...you get the picture.
Steve

 

If the dealer didn't wax it during the prep work I would wax mine.
I've always found Turtle Wax the best or as good as any other product.
The wax will give you an added protection from the bird crap that can
'blemish' the paint if not cleaned off soon. As for car washes - not
me. IMHO. They wax your entire car and eventually the windows and
wiper blades are fowled. The remedy for this is amonia on the
windshield and emery cloth on the blades. I prefer to hand wash my car
in the good weather months and mostly spray the salt off the top and
not forgetting the crevices of the doors, hatch, hood, fenders,
hardtop...you get the picture.
Steve

 

If the dealer didn't wax it during the prep work I would wax mine.
I've always found Turtle Wax the best or as good as any other product.
The wax will give you an added protection from the bird crap that can
'blemish' the paint if not cleaned off soon. As for car washes - not
me. IMHO. They wax your entire car and eventually the windows and
wiper blades are fowled. The remedy for this is amonia on the
windshield and emery cloth on the blades. I prefer to hand wash my car
in the good weather months and mostly spray the salt off the top and
not forgetting the crevices of the doors, hatch, hood, fenders,
hardtop...you get the picture.
Steve

 

>Believe it or not, waxing your car can
> actually give you slightly better fuel economy as it reduces the drag of
> the air going across the surface.

A Jeep has the aerodynamic properties of a brick. Perhaps with an air dam
and a wing you might increase the mileage a bit, but why bother?

--
Paul Calman, Hathaway Pines, California