new car, new to detailing

[BaggyFX]

Hi,
I'm new to detailing and i have just taken delivery of a new white vauxhall zafira. What is the best polish/wax to use? I have just done the car with the Crystal carnuba wax. I don't know what the best approach to take is.
Thanks
BaggyFX

[PureArt]

Post pictures (always helpful)

Did you let the dealer detail it for you?

Congratulations btw!

[BaggyFX]

quick pic of the zafira

Thanks, i did the polishing myself. I can't upload a pic?

[PureArt]

You polished with the Carnauba?

The car might need claying with. Clay bar.

I like the baggie test

Not sure if I can post Auto Geek videos on here.

But what you do is wash your car and dry it. Then with a clear plastic bag you run your hand on the paint surface. If it feels rough then, yes it needs to be clayed.

Meguiar's sells a nice kit that I have and use.

Go on youtube type in Auto Geek Baggie test so you can see what I am talking about.

[PureArt]

This is helpful

http://youtu.be/c6B7V1bBq98

[Murr1525]

Re: new car, new to detailing

Something like Clay, Ult. Polish, then Wax would be a good process.

[BaggyFX]

Do you need to clay bar a brand new car? The paint is smooth

[Evan.J]

Re: new car, new to detailing

I would always clay it no matter if its new.. Think about this, once it leaves the factory it get transport by truck, rail, or both. Think about all the elements it has been exposed to. Then how looking it has sat on the lot before it was purchased.

Claying is just something I always do no matter what.

[PureArt]

Does Meguiar's sell a sealant?

Cos I like to
Clay
Polish
Sealant
Then wax

Just for fun since it i the car my car lol

[BaggyFX]

Good stuff guys, thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: new car, new to detailing

Do you need to clay bar a brand new car? The paint is smooth

Have you clayed at all in the past?

I ask because I thought I knew what smooth paint was, until I clayed.

[Murr1525]

Re: new car, new to detailing

Does Meguiar's sell a sealant?

If you mean a synthetic product, then yes, there is the Ult. Wax, Nxt Wax, and #21 to pick from.

[BaggyFX]

Yeah, i clay bared my other car. It's not as smooth but it's not far off.

[PureArt]

Thank you sir

I like the Mirror Glaze line

So I will be ordering no. 21


Here is a link of the 21
http://www.detailing.com/store/meguiars-mirror-glaze-synthetic-sealant-2-0-16oz.html