new car need ideas before ordering

[VW Drew]

just bought a new Subaru crosstrek. It is quartz blue metallic. Want to place an order for labor day weekend detailing. My plan is to use my porter cable 7424.

1. claybar. mines a few years old. recommendations?
2. preclean pinnacle paintwork cleansing lotion. pad recommendation?
3. wolfgang 2.0 sealant that ive got. pad recommendations?
4. poorboys black hole glaze. pad recommendations?
5. wax. have pinnacle souvern.
6. any other ideas or input?
will do the interior with products ive got already.

thanks for the advise and input.
Drew

[TheAverageMan]

Nanoskin fine grade sponge or mitt. Normal clay is kind out outdated, except for hard to reach places.

[DaveT435]

I've never done a Suburu, but have read a lot about how soft the paint is. Hard to recommend pads, you should have an assortment. I would think finishing pads and finessing pads. Could need polishing pads. Red wax pad for the sealant and wax. You might want to consider a coating if the paint is as soft as I have read. Hopefully some people who have worked on Suburus will chime in.

[Hazcat]

Definitely need some IronX or similar product for your new ride. Congrats on your new family member.

[07rs]

Subaru's have Very soft paint, I suggest a coating, I got my new wrx a couple weeks ago and used opti gloss.

[VW Drew]

not sure how to multiquote but thank you all for your input. Can Iron X be put on the body and not harm the paint?

[VW Drew]

ok it has been a while since ive bought supplies. Is there a list on autogeek or a complete kit for starting from scratch on a new car just picked up at the dealer? Thanks again for your input.

[Mask]

I suggest use what you have on hands
Ironx can be use on whole exterior but do not let it dry on paint.

Have a look at these too:
-HD Cut/ Polish & Speed
-sonax polymer netshield and brilliant shine detailer (non coating)
-optimum gloss coat (coating)
-Meguiars D114

Regards

[Klasse Act]

Opti-clay towel, fine and medium grade. I would recommend using fine grade once a month for maintaining a smooth surface, like during a wash for instance and maybe the medium grade once or twice a year during a spring or fall detail. I have a speedy prep towel, fine grade and I only use it for monthly maintenance use as its not quite aggressive enough, my Opti-clay towel handles more ground in grit.

Good luck to you👍

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[shagnat]

some pretty good advice. not sue you need to clay bar every month unless your environment is a coal fired power plant.