Protection post bodyshop

[bolidemichael]

My obsidian black E class estate will be soon back from some bodywork (exciting!!) and I was wondering what tips you guys might have for when I get the car back again.

[_Hoppers]

Ask them how long you need to wait before sealing the paintwork. Apparently, as I have been told, the paint needs to allow all the gasses out as it hardens before you can apply any coatings etc.

[designforlife]

don't touch it for a few weeks post getting it back, the paint takes a long time to fully gas out, and it might take 2 or 3 weeks before any faults appear in the new paint work (fingers crossed they don't, but a car that looks immaculate on collection day can look quite different a few weeks later).

Just keep an eye on it for now, leave any waxing or sealing for 4-6 weeks.

Also if you have had the bonnet or front bumper done try to avoid using it until the paint and lacquer properly harden up... again a couple weeks at least. New paint stone chips pretty easily.

[bolidemichael]

Nice guidance, thanks. It shouldn't be too hard to avoid using but it'll get quite dirty as the driveway is adjacent to a busy road.