How soon to wax a new car
#1
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How soon to wax a new car
I will be picking up a new 2011 IS 350C soon. It is currently being built, so it will be as new as it can be -- No time sitting on the dealer's lot waiting to be sold. The color is Matador Red. Any recommendations on how long I should wait to put something on it??? and any recommendations on what to use for that first application?
Thanks,
Bill.
Thanks,
Bill.
#4
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Are you planning to have the car outside or in the garage? Also, how often would you prefer to wax and whatnot. There are waxes that last a few weeks to a few months in the market right now. Many factors to consider so please list your criteria so we can help you further
#5
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Are you planning to have the car outside or in the garage? Also, how often would you prefer to wax and whatnot. There are waxes that last a few weeks to a few months in the market right now. Many factors to consider so please list your criteria so we can help you further
#6
Congrat's on your new ride!
I have MRM and love it! I was warned that some of the new paints in general are pretty soft and don't resist etching from bird dropping etc very well and to wax it as soon as I got the car home. That's what I did back in 2005 and the car has held up beautifully!!
FWIW I use Collinite. It has a nice warm glow to it and really protects well and lasts. GL!
I have MRM and love it! I was warned that some of the new paints in general are pretty soft and don't resist etching from bird dropping etc very well and to wax it as soon as I got the car home. That's what I did back in 2005 and the car has held up beautifully!!
FWIW I use Collinite. It has a nice warm glow to it and really protects well and lasts. GL!
#7
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Car is for the wife. Parked in garage at home. She works a couple days a week and parks outside in the sun. I would like something that provides maximum protection, easy to apply, lasts a long time and shines out the wahzoo! ha, not asking too much am I??? LOL. Currently, I have a MB and am using NXT with applications about every 4 mo. It goes on easy and I can use the orbital to take the dried wax off.
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#8
Tell the dealer not to touch the car. They will probably try to wash it for you and add the dealer swirl option for free...
some even send the new cars through their "detail" operations, which put rotaries into the hands of people that do not know what they are doing with them so you get holograms and other surprises that will show up once the dealer glazes wash off your car...
when you get it home, wash, clay if required (do the baggie test), and put on 2 coats of collinite, 12 hours apart...
repeat 6 months later or just before winter...
some even send the new cars through their "detail" operations, which put rotaries into the hands of people that do not know what they are doing with them so you get holograms and other surprises that will show up once the dealer glazes wash off your car...
when you get it home, wash, clay if required (do the baggie test), and put on 2 coats of collinite, 12 hours apart...
repeat 6 months later or just before winter...
#10
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Thanks for the help. My car will be coming in via the Port of Jacksonville, FL. Not sure if it comes in via train or trailer from there. My guess would be trailer, but who knows.
Collinite 845...wow. I never heard of that. I guess I start researching it. Thanks again.
Collinite 845...wow. I never heard of that. I guess I start researching it. Thanks again.
#11
I'd add that you are just approaching the heavy pollen season, Love Bugs are just waking up and birds are migrating now so I'd get the paint protected as soon as possible.
#12
Since845 also has carnauba in it you get a warmer glow than just a coated in plastic look like some of the purely synthetic stuff.
I think that covers it...
Last edited by embolism; 03-07-11 at 08:46 PM.
#14
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Nothing much to add to the above other than I would definitely clay. Doesn't take long and then you'll KNOW your entire surface is clean.
I'm a Zaino fan but certainly recognize that there are other paths.
And I add another vote to the "as soon as possible" column: once we get a few 60-70 F days, you're going to have plenty of bug splatter to deal with down here, too.
And congratulations on the new whip!
I'm a Zaino fan but certainly recognize that there are other paths.
And I add another vote to the "as soon as possible" column: once we get a few 60-70 F days, you're going to have plenty of bug splatter to deal with down here, too.
And congratulations on the new whip!
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