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Offline SimDuch

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New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« on: 06 June 2012, 20:26 »
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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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #1 on: 06 June 2012, 20:40 »
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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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #2 on: 06 June 2012, 20:47 »
Thanks butler  :wink: I wasn't that far then !!

will do the 2 buckets method off course !

can't wait now !

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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #3 on: 06 June 2012, 20:51 »
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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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #4 on: 06 June 2012, 21:14 »
Just noticed that !!  :cool:

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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #5 on: 06 June 2012, 21:17 »
Dont forget some photos please matey  :wink:

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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #6 on: 06 June 2012, 21:43 »
will do for sure !

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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #7 on: 06 June 2012, 22:01 »
i would whack some iron-x into the process... pre-clay... would do a much better job removing iron contaminates

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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #8 on: 07 June 2012, 01:37 »
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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Re: New Sportline 2012 first wash questions
« Reply #9 on: 07 June 2012, 02:18 »
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 !
« Last Edit: 07 June 2012, 02:23 by SimDuch »