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    New Car Need Wax??

    Hi guys!

    My sister just got a brand-spankin new Honda Civic (I was pleased to see it was black... drum up some business for me )
    The car is started to look a little dirty from pollen and what not so she wants me to keep it in its best looking condition being that it is new and everything. But I hear the paint needs time to cure before I can get in there and start the wash/wax process, seems pretty legit but what about using UW&W?

    I really want to do her car, but I don't want to jump the gun either

    Any ideas?
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    Re: New Car Need Wax??

    detail the %$*& out of it! the paint is cured, check the mnf date on the door plate. All new car need a new car prep. You have no idea what that car has been threw plus the dealer doesn't put a detailer on it just a prep guy that has to get as many cars done as he can in a day.
    So go threw every inch of it, buff/polish wax/seal and interior treatments.
    Full price job

    DetailingByM.com

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    • #3
      Re: New Car Need Wax??

      Originally posted by heylookitskarl View Post
      But I hear the paint needs time to cure before I can get in there and start the wash/wax process, seems pretty legit but what about using UW&W?
      Any ideas?
      The cure time, to let paint fully outgas, applies to resprays. Factory paints are baked in high temperatures, and instantly cured, because it's done before any temperature sensitive parts are put inside (plastics, rubbers, etc).


      Many new cars actually need claying as well because they spend long time in outdoor parking lots before transported and purchased.


      You could also use a gentle paint cleaner before waxing, after washing and claying, like Ultimate Polish, which is also a great gloss booster.
      Ultimate Paste Wax leaves dark paints in awesome condition.

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      • #4
        Re: New Car Need Wax??

        The dealer I purchased my last "ride" from had a storage area near a set of railroad tracks in SJC that the MetroLiner whizzed by on at 50-60 mph several times a day. I'm sure my "ride" spent some time in that storage area; you should have seen the clay when I clayed it.

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        • #5
          Re: New Car Need Wax??

          Originally posted by jhhodges View Post
          The dealer I purchased my last "ride" from had a storage area near a set of railroad tracks in SJC that the MetroLiner whizzed by on at 50-60 mph several times a day. I'm sure my "ride" spent some time in that storage area; you should have seen the clay when I clayed it.
          lol, I drive by that lot alot. and look down at those poor cars siting in that dirt lot, and don't forget the salt in the air too plus the freeway dirt. just a mess.

          DetailingByM.com

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          • #6
            Re: New Car Need Wax??

            No jumping the gun here - the factory paint is fully cured by the time it lands in your garage (or your sister's garage, as the case may be) so feel free to jump right in. Wash and dry the car then evaluate it carefully for both bonded contaminants and below surface defects. The paint will tell you what it needs - if it's rough, clay it (this is extremely common on new cars, but not always present) and if you see swirls, feel free to use any appropriate paint cleaner (Ultimate Compound, SwirlX or just a good cleaner wax) either by hand or with a DA buffer. Finally, choose an appropriate wax/sealant to finish it all off and enjoy the shine.
            Michael Stoops
            Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.

            Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.

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            • #7
              Re: New Car Need Wax??

              Originally posted by heylookitskarl View Post
              Hi guys!

              My sister just got a brand-spankin new Honda Civic (I was pleased to see it was black... drum up some business for me )
              The car is started to look a little dirty from pollen and what not so she wants me to keep it in its best looking condition being that it is new and everything. But I hear the paint needs time to cure before I can get in there and start the wash/wax process, seems pretty legit but what about using UW&W?

              I really want to do her car, but I don't want to jump the gun either

              Any ideas?

              I purchased a new Jetta 2013, but the Shine was very discreet, but after I've applied the Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax, the Shine has changed dramatically, also the touch the paint gives a smooth feel, and water and dust slide easily.


              I really recommend waxing your car =) (But I'm newbie)

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              • #8
                Re: New Car Need Wax??

                Go ahead, detail it. Nothing's nicer than a shiny new car made even shinier by the owner.

                If there are no major scratches or swirls maybe this:

                1. Gold Class Car wash
                2. Clay, clay, clay...
                3. Ultimate Polish
                4. For durablity, depth and crisp reflections, Ultimate Wax. For that really deep shine but less on durability, GOld Class Carnauba Plus
                5. Maintain with either gold class quik wax/quik detailer or ultimate quik detailer/quik wax. If car wash is for some reason not available, ultimate wash and wax anywhere.

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                • #9
                  temp

                  Make sure outdoor temp is 55 degrees

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                  • #10
                    Re: New Car Need Wax??

                    Thanks for all the replies guys!!

                    Originally posted by Please Wash Me Detailing View Post
                    detail the %$*& out of it! the paint is cured, check the mnf date on the door plate. All new car need a new car prep. You have no idea what that car has been threw plus the dealer doesn't put a detailer on it just a prep guy that has to get as many cars done as he can in a day.
                    So go threw every inch of it, buff/polish wax/seal and interior treatments.
                    Full price job
                    haha ON IT!

                    Originally posted by Thantelius View Post
                    I purchased a new Jetta 2013, but the Shine was very discreet, but after I've applied the Deep Crystal Carnauba Wax, the Shine has changed dramatically, also the touch the paint gives a smooth feel, and water and dust slide easily.

                    I really recommend waxing your car =) (But I'm newbie)
                    ^Baha I'm a newb too, can't wait to get to work on that car of hers though, I get my DA in next week so I'll get some polish in the mean time and can't wait to get right to work!
                    That car won't know what hit it

                    I'll post some pics when it happens just to keep you guys in the loop

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                    • #11
                      Re: New Car Need Wax??

                      Got the Meguiar's polisher in the mail yesterday and when I tried to turn it on, it wouldn't start

                      So now I gotta ship it back to Irvine so they can see what the problem is... damn I really wanted to use it

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