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    Question What method on new car

    I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
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    Re: What method on new car

    It would depend on the paint condition. Are there dealer prep swirls in the paint? Do a baggie test to see if it needs to be clayed. If both of those check out do a 2 bucket wash or WW or RW then wax, seal, or apply a coat.

    Congrats on the new Vette!

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    Re: What method on new car

    First of all, congrats on the awesome car! Post some pics!!!

    And also, I second what Jeremy said It depends on the condition of the paint. Usually a wash, clay and light polish with a good sealant should set you on your way. There shouldn't be a need to compound a new car. I don't think I've ever taken delivery of a new car that the dealer butchered that badly.

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    Re: What method on new car

    Quote Originally Posted by dfa View Post
    I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
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    I like Jeremy suggestion.However I'm not a fan of ww or Rw especially on a black car.For me it's the hose.Are you looking for simplicity or go nuts?

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    Re: What method on new car

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    For starters:

    http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...-phillips.html


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    Re: What method on new car

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    I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?

    Drive the hell out of it for a couple weeks then worry about detailing it

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    See Bob's link, then drive the hell out of it.
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    Re: What method on new car

    Quote Originally Posted by Blackdevil77 View Post
    First of all, congrats on the awesome car! Post some pics!!!

    And also, I second what Jeremy said It depends on the condition of the paint. Usually a wash, clay and light polish with a good sealant should set you on your way. There shouldn't be a need to compound a new car. I don't think I've ever taken delivery of a new car that the dealer butchered that badly.
    You should talked with some professional detailers if you want to hear horror stories about new cars.

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    Re: What method on new car

    Quote Originally Posted by dfa View Post
    I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
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    wash, clay, light polish, and then protect with your choice of LSP. i wouldn't worry about full correction at this point in season since the colder (winter) weather will be here shortly. what do you have as far as supplies including polishers?

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    Trade it in for a white one like Ron LOL!
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    Re: What method on new car

    Quote Originally Posted by dfa View Post
    I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
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    Since you are asking, i'd correct the paint right away and coat it. Otherwise you will be fighting swirl marks week after week.

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