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I'd like to thank Meguiar's for posting the instructional videos on their website. Very useful information that was used along with some tips from the guys over at IMBOC.com
Because my car is new (Mustang Bullitt), I simply washed (Gold Class) and waxed (Liquid Gold Class). The cleaning and polishing steps did not appear necessary, but I was prepared to do these steps if needed. My interpretation from the videos is that these steps are not always necessary for a new car simply because the finish has not been abused yet. However, some new cars will need this depending on how conditions were when transported by truck/rail. The dealer did want to sell me a Xzilon treatment, but I decided against this based on input from my IMBOC.com buddies.
Wal-Mart had the Meguiar's products that I used, except for the towels.
I washed the car with the method suggested from the videos. However, I decided to dry the car by patting it down with terry towels. While the water did bead up nicely on the new finish, I am convinced that wiping a car dry can still do damage to the clearcoat by creating streaks, swirls, etc., so I pat dry. Beaded water may still carry some debris in it. Hence, debris that is entrained in the water may put fine scratches in the clearcoat when wiped. By patting it dry, I am simply lifting the bead of water up with any debris attached to it and depositing it on the towel. This does leave some slight water spots on the car, but these can lifted out by with a very, very slightly moist towel followed immediately with a dry towel. You need lots of towels to do this. After the washing, the car looked so good I was tempted not to wax it, but it's a new car and it needs its wax. The washing did its job well. There was lots of yellow pollen dust on the car prior to washing, and some road dirt on the lower parts of the car, wheel wells, etc.
After washing, I applied the wax, again using the method described in the videos. I let it dry as prescribed, and then rubbed it off by hand using microfiber towels. Lots of towels too. As my hands got sweaty and dampened the towels, I would swap out the towels for dry ones. I use a towel in each hand. Both are used to take the wax off, but more importantly, I can support myself on the car without leaving hand prints. So using two towels is also like having two gloves on. The car looks incredible! Better than new! And it is new!
Unfortunately, I am headed out of town this morning, so the car is in the garage waiting for my return. My wife will probably drive it a couple of times to keep the battery charged, etc., so I gave her some instructions for the maintenance step. This is to use the California duster on the car after she drives it, and that if any dirt gets on the car to simply use the Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer and a microfiber cloth. I bought a Tupperware tub that I keep in the trunk of the car that has all the car care products in it, including my towels.
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I also use Meguiar's products on my motorcycle (Honda CB250 Nighthawk).
Because my car is new (Mustang Bullitt), I simply washed (Gold Class) and waxed (Liquid Gold Class). The cleaning and polishing steps did not appear necessary, but I was prepared to do these steps if needed. My interpretation from the videos is that these steps are not always necessary for a new car simply because the finish has not been abused yet. However, some new cars will need this depending on how conditions were when transported by truck/rail. The dealer did want to sell me a Xzilon treatment, but I decided against this based on input from my IMBOC.com buddies.
Wal-Mart had the Meguiar's products that I used, except for the towels.
I washed the car with the method suggested from the videos. However, I decided to dry the car by patting it down with terry towels. While the water did bead up nicely on the new finish, I am convinced that wiping a car dry can still do damage to the clearcoat by creating streaks, swirls, etc., so I pat dry. Beaded water may still carry some debris in it. Hence, debris that is entrained in the water may put fine scratches in the clearcoat when wiped. By patting it dry, I am simply lifting the bead of water up with any debris attached to it and depositing it on the towel. This does leave some slight water spots on the car, but these can lifted out by with a very, very slightly moist towel followed immediately with a dry towel. You need lots of towels to do this. After the washing, the car looked so good I was tempted not to wax it, but it's a new car and it needs its wax. The washing did its job well. There was lots of yellow pollen dust on the car prior to washing, and some road dirt on the lower parts of the car, wheel wells, etc.
After washing, I applied the wax, again using the method described in the videos. I let it dry as prescribed, and then rubbed it off by hand using microfiber towels. Lots of towels too. As my hands got sweaty and dampened the towels, I would swap out the towels for dry ones. I use a towel in each hand. Both are used to take the wax off, but more importantly, I can support myself on the car without leaving hand prints. So using two towels is also like having two gloves on. The car looks incredible! Better than new! And it is new!
Unfortunately, I am headed out of town this morning, so the car is in the garage waiting for my return. My wife will probably drive it a couple of times to keep the battery charged, etc., so I gave her some instructions for the maintenance step. This is to use the California duster on the car after she drives it, and that if any dirt gets on the car to simply use the Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer and a microfiber cloth. I bought a Tupperware tub that I keep in the trunk of the car that has all the car care products in it, including my towels.
Thanks,
Mike
P.S. I also use Meguiar's products on my motorcycle (Honda CB250 Nighthawk).
Great Ride!
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