cleaning the car

G&M Performance · 02-21-2009, 07:13 PM

And remember to clean from top to bottom. The dirt falls down, not up. After that, apply some Meguiars wax, which is a charm, but another good option is Zymol. For touchups between waxing, be sure to use a "spray on" wax. I think there's some cheap stuff called "Ice" at the Autozone/Pepboys/Advance/Oreily's that apparently works well.

Oh, and the two bucket system works very well. Also, if you have "hard water" in your area, a filter for your water hose will eliminate pesky "dry" spots (usually mineral deposits), and washing in a shaded area helps keep your car streak free.

Yeah, waxing and sealing is tough... That's why you only do it once a month.

keioh · 04-09-2009, 10:34 AM

Hi all,
Is it ok to wax a relatively new car/paint right away? (received mine last week). I want to do mine right away. In the old days they told not to do it right away, that the paint needed time to cure. Any input would be appreciated.

thanks.

CrownR426 · 04-09-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keioh

Hi all,
Is it ok to wax a relatively new car/paint right away? (received mine last week). I want to do mine right away. In the old days they told not to do it right away, that the paint needed time to cure. Any input would be appreciated.

thanks.

Sure it's okay.

ChrisSlicks · 04-09-2009, 11:34 AM

You have to be careful if you had your car repainted, but a new car from the factory the paint has already been on it for a long time before you get it.

I try to do a meticulous wax job when I first get it to make sure that bug splatter and road grime comes off easy. Typically your dealer will do this for you on a new car but that don't necessarily do a great job so you're better off telling them not to and doing it yourself.

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keioh Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Calif,SF, South Bay Posts: 48 Drives: 09 370Z PG TOUR SP Rep Power: 18	waxing a new car Hi all, Is it ok to wax a relatively new car/paint right away? (received mine last week). I want to do mine right away. In the old days they told not to do it right away, that the paint needed time to cure. Any input would be appreciated. thanks.

02-21-2009, 07:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 229	And remember to clean from top to bottom. The dirt falls down, not up. After that, apply some Meguiars wax, which is a charm, but another good option is Zymol. For touchups between waxing, be sure to use a "spray on" wax. I think there's some cheap stuff called "Ice" at the Autozone/Pepboys/Advance/Oreily's that apparently works well. Oh, and the two bucket system works very well. Also, if you have "hard water" in your area, a filter for your water hose will eliminate pesky "dry" spots (usually mineral deposits), and washing in a shaded area helps keep your car streak free. Yeah, waxing and sealing is tough... That's why you only do it once a month.

04-09-2009, 11:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 655	You have to be careful if you had your car repainted, but a new car from the factory the paint has already been on it for a long time before you get it. I try to do a meticulous wax job when I first get it to make sure that bug splatter and road grime comes off easy. Typically your dealer will do this for you on a new car but that don't necessarily do a great job so you're better off telling them not to and doing it yourself.