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06-30-2013, 04:31 PM | #1 |
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New car coming got a couple questions on cleaning
Does the car need a wax when it comes in?
My car comes in like a month And what are the best things and products to buy for it. I seen alot megulars stuff then theres mothers. Whats the best lambswool? Should i even buy microfiber? And should i get some sort of water add on part for the hose to make water spray different? And last whats best wax should i get? Ill be cleaning at home i want to buy and have everything before it comes in im willing to spend up to 300 |
06-30-2013, 05:42 PM | #2 |
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Here's what I use...
PRODUCTS Wash: Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine Wax / Sealant: BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection Tires: Optimum Opti-Bond Tire Gel Leather Cleaning: Damp Microfiber Towel Plastic/Rubber/Vinyl/Leather Protectant: 303 Aerospace Protectant Leather Conditioner: Pinnacle Leather Conditioner Clear Plastic (Headlights/Fogs/Tail Lights/Side Markers): Plexus Plastic Cleaner/Protectant/Polish Windows: Stoner Invisible Glass Bug/Tar: Stoner XENIT TOWELS / APPLICATORS Wash / QD: Cobra Super Plush Deluxe 600 Towel Drying Body Panels: Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Towel Drying Windows: Cobra Waffle Weave Glass Towel Applying Wax / Sealant: Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicator Removing Wax / Sealant: Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth |
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06-30-2013, 07:13 PM | #4 |
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Regardless of what's done beforehand I'd leave the plastic on the car and bring it directly to a good detailer.
And similar to Adam, I've built up a great cache of detailing products over several years. There's no "best" product....you need to go on sites like autopia and educate yourself. |
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+1 on all above, except for headlight lens polish. I don't wanna rub away the uv coating on there
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UV coating?
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07-01-2013, 08:45 AM | #9 |
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I wouldn't bother with any paint protection before you decontaminate that paint.
At the very least, clay bar the paint to pull out all the dirt from shipping. Also, use a product such as iron-x to pull out all the rail dust. The first detail once you pick up the car is very important. The paint will be in excellent shape, but there will be all kind of contaminants from the shipping process. Get those contaminants off the paint first, then move on with spoiling your new baby |
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07-01-2013, 09:53 AM | #10 |
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Mine came without any kind of wax on it, but I still did a Dawn wash and then Zaino system. The stuff is super easy to put on and really lasts. Plus, the Z-6 cleaner spray is great for a quick cleanup when you don't have time for a full wash with the same results. The more Zaino layers you apply, the longer the protection and deeper the shine. I've also got their leather cleaner and I'm happy with it so far.
Before this, I've used Meguiars stuff exclusively and it took a lot longer to apply and lasted a fraction of the time. Zaino is more $$ to be sure, but totally worth it imo. Only downside is that you can only buy it online, but their shipping is only a couple days and they have fantastic customer service.
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UV coating is applied to all headlights to prevent them from hazing/yellowing over some years.
If you put a lens polish on there it will rub away some of it and decrease its life.
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I may be late but I thought that it was better not to wax a new care for a few months for letting time to the paint to cure completely?
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Already cured for a month by default due to transit time
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First time I ever heard of that... Does that mean I shouldn't have used Powerlock on them?
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Great thread, thanks for all the advice! Perfect timing since I just picked up a 2013 Jet Black 135i yesterday, coming from a previous Metallic Black MINI S, I was looking for info to prepare for my first wash.
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Do u know if yours came with that cilajet or not?
I customized my car cause i wanted options so my eta is 7/24. Deep sea blue It will arrive in port hueneme and they will install kidney grills and performance exhaust im assuming thats where the cilajet will take place, but i dont know how bad or good. I have is been around forums some say it is good some say it is bad i dont know if i should try to tell my sales guy to ask them not to put cilajet on anyone know about cilajet want to chime in ? |
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Well powerlock is purely a sealant. So no, you are totally fine. I am just speaking from experience with my gti and other family member's cars. My dad was big into the headlight polish/sealant. not anymore lol
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Depends on how it's delivered, from factory it doesn't get any wax but it's not 'deliverable' either; so it will always get some cleaning/detailing, it just depends on what you agreed on with the dealer. Bear in mind that a full detail in dealers terms is in most cases nowhere near a full detail in detailers terms.
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Use a washmitt, watch videos online how to use the mitts. The most important thing is how you use the mitt and a 2-bucket system. Get yourself some microfiber cloths to, you cannot have to much of those! Quote:
There is no 'best' wax. Just get one that easy to buff out to get started. First make a choice between liquid or past wax. Also decide if you like beading of sheeting properties better and then make a choice for wax. Also watch some video's on how to apply it properly. And when you think you're using to little, take a 5th of that and you're probably still using to much Everything you buff out is excess wax. ps for pastes; get yourself a panel pot first! Don't let the name fool you, one pot is enough to wax your whole car a few times; that's more than enough to get started and see if you still like it after you've put in some elbow grease Quote:
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I think he means cosmoline: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmoline
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