Need to apply wax immediately on new Prius?

Sorry I have only one in French but maybe there is one in English somewhere ?
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I wax my car twice a year : winter/spring and summer/autumn

 

You car may or may not have been waxed by the dealer during the PDI process. Even if it was waxed, you can be sure it was something cheap that won't last very long.

I always wax my new cars shortly after taking delivery.

 

If you are going to take care of the paint and was it every few months, then products like Zipwax just get in the way. Just use any brand name car wash without added wax.

Now is a good time to wax at although with modern paint, waiting 6 months won't hurt.

If you loose your enthusiasm and stop taking care of the paint, then a product like Zipwax is better than nothing.

There are are a bazillion car finish products on the market and a bazillion^2 ways to use them and a bazillion^3 urinating contests on the intertubes about which is best. The important thing is to pick a reasonably good protectant, be it a wax or synthetic sealer and actually use it.

 

You are a wise woman. If you wax or seal it early and do it every few months it's easy to do by hand and you won't have some shop simian with a power buffer taking off your clear coat bit by bit.

 

Did you get a bottle called TOYOGUARD with wax liquid in it? That could be a good start for waxing.

I recently applied it and I think th ewhite paint looks shiny now

 

xs650 nailed it!

Since you don't mind spending a bit of cash to keep the car looking nice, I would highly recommend a quality clear bra to protect the hood and bumper area from rock chips. I wish I had done it year ago.