New paint job!

[sfjmercado]

I just got back my car with a new paint job, in black.

I was hoping you experts on here could offer a newbie advice on how to:

1) Clean it, ex. (2 bucket method, with what would be a best chosen meguairs wash).
2) How to keep the paint clean and shiny, ex. (what clay to use, and and other polish/wax products?)
3) Best overall method of hand work using the above.

[Soarer5]

Re: New paint job!

Read the links on this page, http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...guiar-s-Online.

It will get you on the right path for proper maintenance.

[andytsang]

Re: New paint job!

Did you ask the body shop how long to wait for the new paint to gas out before any waxing? I believed you still could wash, clay, and polish, just need to wait a bit for waxing. Hope this help.

[sfjmercado]

Re: New paint job!

They said 30 days... They used Shopline PPG 2 stage on a 4:1 mix ratio... also laid 3 coats of clear.

I had it delivered on October 8th so I am well past.

[Murr1525]

Re: New paint job!

Well, you can do all the regular detailing steps then.

If everything looks good, and you dont want to make it too complicated, you can look at:

1. Wash: Gold Class Soap, 2 buckets, Grit Guards, good quality towels, mitts, etc
2. Clay - smooth Surface Clay kit
3. Cleaner/Wax or ColorX (or the Black Wax when it is available)
4. Wax - Ult. Wax, Gold Class+, or other favorite regular wax.

[heylookitskarl]

Re: New paint job!

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[heylookitskarl]

Re: New paint job!

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