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General => Detailing => Topic started by: SimDuch on 06 June 2012, 20:26
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hi there, I will have my new care next week, I asked the dealer not to wax it (as they use some cheap stuff, and don't use it properly) now what are the first steps to do in order to have a safe and proof car paint...
Clay (the transport might have drops some iron drops)
2 application with the NXT (megguiar)
what else ?
thanks people and sorry for my poor English, im French Canadian
Sim
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Hi Sim, even though you have asked the dealer not to wax it they may still inflict some marring or marks when the remove all the transport wax and any any other pre delivery seals and sealents so i would inspect the paint finish closely.
Once you are have got the car home i would rinse the car with a pressure washer or opened hose to make sure it is clear of any grit or heavy soiling before washing the car with a lambswool wash mitt and if possible using the 2 bucket method, i.e one for wash soloution and one with plain water in to rince the wash mitt between panels.
After washing and giving the car a rince down i would clay the car to remove any bonded contaminates from the paint work, i would then rewash/rince the car to remove any residue form the claying process. Dry the car with a drying towel before applying a couple of coats of or wax/sealent of your choice.
Stand back and smile at a job well done :cool:
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Thanks butler :wink: I wasn't that far then !!
will do the 2 buckets method off course !
can't wait now !
cheers
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No worries Sim, the best way to learn is to ask matey and this is a nice friendly forum where people are more than wiling to help or give advice. :smiley:
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Just noticed that !! :cool:
cheers
Sim
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Dont forget some photos please matey :wink:
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will do for sure !
thanks again
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i would whack some iron-x into the process... pre-clay... would do a much better job removing iron contaminates
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i would whack some iron-x into the process... pre-clay... would do a much better job removing iron contaminates
What I was about to suggest. Give it a spray onto the paint work after a good wash. Don't forget pics...Oh and what wax/sealant will you be using :nerd:
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I don't know iron-x !! its to apply before the clay bar ? just spray and wait ? and then clay time ? do I have to rub it ? im in canada ! where do you buy this product ?
Guy ! I will apply meguiar's wax (nxt 2.0 I think) its the best we can buy in local shops here ! and autoglym
thanks all !
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I don't know iron-x !! its to apply before the clay bar ? just spray and wait ? and then clay time ? do I have to rub it ? im in canada ! where do you buy this product ?
Guy ! I will apply meguiar's wax (nxt 2.0 I think) its the best we can buy in local shops here ! and autoglym
thanks all !
Iron X or wolfs deironizer, try waxamomo.co.uk (forum sponsor) I know Chris has sent stuff abroad before, get on the site and get on the forum and pose some questions about postage.
As for how to use it, it is a spray. Simply spray on, agitate if you want, then rinse off.
(http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k573/scarr89/P1010337.jpg)
That is an example of what it does to a really badly contaminated wheel. Just bleeds purple iron!! :smiley:
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sweet stuff !! just googled it a bit today and found all the answers I was looking for ! Will try it for sure ! thanks for your "demo" :wink:
cheers...
new here and love this forum !!!
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Ok, one last question for ya !
My car is brand new, I asked the shop not to wax it... now after the first cleaning (two buckets) I don't wanna create some swirls and fine scratch with the clay... is there a way to be sure of that ? my paint color is the metallic unify grey !! anyway its just that I want to have a good result instead of a big flaw at my 1st attemp...
cheers
again sorry for poor English !
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Ok, one last question for ya !
My car is brand new, I asked the shop not to wax it... now after the first cleaning (two buckets) I don't wanna create some swirls and fine scratch with the clay... is there a way to be sure of that ? my paint color is the metallic unify grey !! anyway its just that I want to have a good result instead of a big flaw at my 1st attemp...
cheers
again sorry for poor English !
you 'should' be ok with fine clay.... just don't press too hard. although due to the nature of clay and the usage method there will always be some amount of marring inflicted. you could opt for a light machine polish with something like Ultrafina once you had done the clay.. or a careful hand polish
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okay, I will post images next week...stay tune
Cheers
S.