Safe to clay brand new car?

[TRDfantom]

hi everyone,

In about a week or so i should be picking up my 2007 350z from the dealer. The car was ordered two months ago and it has been a long wait while it was being built and shipped over from japan. I requested that the dealer not wash or detail the car fearing that i would recieve the DISO(dealer installed swirlmark option) and i plan on detailing it myself by hand. I tried searching the forums but didn't find a clear enough answer. Is it safe to clay a new car? I had planned on washing, claying, cleaning the paint, and then waxing. This is my first new car and I want to keep it looking great for years to come so any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks again.

Frank

[KTruck]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Hi:

Claying a new car is a good idea, never known what is bounded to the paint.

Good luck with the new ride.

Regards,

KTruck

[Murr1525]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Sure it is safe. Here is some more reading you might want too see.

Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

Step 1 Wash

Step 2 Clean

Step 3 Polish

Step 4 Protect

Step 5 Maintain

Suggested Products for Taking Care of a New Car

[gb387]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Hi:

Claying a new car is a good idea, never known what is bounded to the paint.

Good luck with the new ride.

Regards,

KTruck

I agree, just did my new truck... no problems and looks great!

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Beyond safe, I think it's a good idea. Consider that the car will be shipped to the US via a West Coast port and then shipped via rail to the East Coast and then by truck to your dealer in New Jersey; it's bound to have some rail dust issues. Clay is the perfect solution.

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Good idea. Treat your baby right from the get-go.

[rmpotocki]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

Sure thing. Run your hand over the *new* finish and let your hand tell you if you need it. I just bought a 2007 Toyota Sequoia and one of the first things I did upon bringing it home was a good detailing, including a full claying and thorough polishing, waxing... Now, stepping back and looking at it, I should have paid more for this beauty!

[TRDfantom]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

thank you guys for your fast posts. looks like i will be picking up a smooth surface clay kit this week. thanks again and i will post some pics as soon as i get her.

[JG_Detailing]

Re: Safe to clay brand new car?

I had to clay my new car after I got it. It had over spray on the driver sire door.