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How does the Ranger come from the factory? Is there any sort of wax etc or is it just paint and clearcoat?
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I was told by my dealership detailing guru and prep tech - they just put the vehicles (Rangers) in a normal vehicle car wash. If you receive your Ranger by rail, from the Wayne assembly plant in Detroit, it probably has rail/iron dust and industrial fallout on the paint surface. The dealership main purpose in life is to move your Ranger off the lot and not spend a lot of time polishing it for the new owner.How does the Ranger come from the factory? Is there any sort of wax etc or is it just paint and clearcoat?
Interestingly enough, when I picked mine up, the dealership had not only washed it, but had put a coat of wax on it. Surprised the hell outta me.I was told by my dealership detailing guru and prep tech - they just put the vehicles (Rangers) in a normal vehicle car wash. If you receive your Ranger by rail, from the Wayne assembly plant in Detroit, it probably has rail/iron dust and industrial fallout on the paint surface. The dealership main purpose in life is to move your Ranger off the lot and not spend a lot of time polishing it for the new owner.
Not sure about wax but I wouldn't do a full detail and polish till then. I’m at a month and a half now .Arent you suppose to wait 3 months before applying wax to let the paint cure properly?
Most detailers and bodyshops will likely give you a 30–90 day “cure time”. This is the amount of time it takes for the paint to fully set and harden, giving your vehicle the full protective measures. This 30–90 day period is also a time where you WILL NOT want to apply any other protective coating: wax, sealant, etc.Not sure about wax but I wouldn't do a full detail and polish till then. I’m at a month and a half now
You never been to MAACO - their paint is thinner than factory paintBodyshop paint
They say that factory paint is baked and you dont have to wait,plus its probably water based and there isnt any solvent to evaporate.Arent you suppose to wait 3 months before applying wax to let the paint cure properly?