Need advice... new white car

[msquared100]

I could use some feedback from veterans here on how to best protect the paint on a new white car.

As I mentioned the car is white and will be parked outside 99% of the time. My #1 priority is to protect the paint but a close second is to achieve as wet a look as possible with white. Please offer any suggestions or advice.

Here's my plan but I'm not sure if this is appropriate given its a new car:

1) Wash
2) Clay bar
3) Wash
4) Apply DG 601 with 7424 (blue pad)
5) Apply DG 105 with 7424 (blue pad)
6) Buff with wool pad covered with microfiber bonnet

Questions: How long do I need to wait between steps #4 and #5
As I mentioned before, please let me know if I've missed a small step somewhere in the process. Thanks!!

[ScottB]

Is DG601 like the old Zaino prep agent where you place sealant directly over it, or is it buffed off first ?? (I cannot remember) I dont remember any appreciable wait time needed with these booster type products however.

[msquared100]

Is DG601 like the old Zaino prep agent where you place sealant directly over it, or is it buffed off first ?? (I cannot remember) I dont remember any appreciable wait time needed with these booster type products however.

I believe you place the 105 directly over the 601. I guess the concept is similar to a 2-part epoxy. But I'm not sure...

[sal329]

I would use DG 501 before the 601 it works wonders on whites

[67Customs]

You put 105 over 601 WITHOUT removing 601 first. Cover the whole car with 601 and then go back and do the same panel order with 105. That will give 601 just enough time to flash and be ready to accept 105 on each panel.

You will love that combo.:cheers:

[msquared100]

You put 105 over 601 WITHOUT removing 601 first. Cover the whole car with 601 and then go back and do the same panel order with 105. That will give 601 just enough time to flash and be ready to accept 105 on each panel.

You will love that combo.:cheers:

67Customs...

What about my application method and pad chioce? Thanks.

[Al-53]

Now if was me..i would do 501 with a white pad first..to deep clean the white paint....there are posts here where some used 501 on white and it just brought the white to a new level of brightness.....and then by hand do 601...cover paint completely with a thin coat..let haze up a few minutes...then by hand again do 105....right over the hazed 601..do not remove the 601...the residue acts like a hardner to the sealant.....then remove the combo after about 30 minutes of hazing up....a day later do a wipe of AW after a wash....dry the car..spray AW on a panel...1 spray does it..and wipe it in....buff after with a dry MF..your done ...do AW monthly to keep the paint super slick

Al

[sal329]

Al I know 501 has become a must on white car I do now, thanks for that tip long time ago

[msquared100]

I really appreciate all the good information here...

It it everyone's opinion that this combination (501...601...105...AW) is the best protection to offer a car that's ALWAYS outside?

A couple questions for everyone:
1) my driving is pretty light and in the southeast where there's little snow each winter. How often should I apply the 501, 601 and 105 combination? Obviously I'll apply AW after most washes.

2) A white pad seems aggressive considering the car is brand new. I'll use it if everyone agrees that the thing to do I was just curious why a relatively agressive pad was needed for new paint.

Thanks again.

[Al-53]

you can use a blue or black pad also...I use a white for the light burnish effect to help take and lite marring away....

living where you are you will get 6 months easy from this combo...

also I would use AW every3-4 weeks...

Al

[67Customs]

67Customs...

What about my application method and pad chioce? Thanks.I use a yellow foam pad by hand to apply #601 and I use a LC Red CCS wax applicator pad by hand to add #105. You can just as easily use another yellow foam pad.

I then wipe that off after about 30 min after I have applied the #105 with a microfiber towel.


It it everyone's opinion that this combination (501...601...105...AW) is the best protection to offer a car that's ALWAYS outside?

A couple questions for everyone:
1) my driving is pretty light and in the southeast where there's little snow each winter. How often should I apply the 501, 601 and 105 combination? Obviously I'll apply AW after most washes.

2) A white pad seems aggressive considering the car is brand new. I'll use it if everyone agrees that the thing to do I was just curious why a relatively agressive pad was needed for new paint.

Thanks again.I wouldn't personally use 501, but I love the 601...105...AW combo. I have used it for a couple of years now and I LOVE it.

1)You shouldn't have to add 601 or 105 for at least 6 months. I applied it to my Jeep and Audi before last years winter season and I didn't have to add anything for 7 months. It was as slick as the say I applied it on both vehicles. I did not apply AW to the Jeep. However, I did apply it after washed to the Audi. If you are applying AW after each wash, you definitely should not have to reapply #601 and #105 at all through the winter.

2)If it is new and you aren't trying to do any correction, I would do it by hand, IMO. If you are trying to do correction, you need a designated polish for that anyway.

[sal329]

501 will clean the white like no other. It really does not need to be topped but I like to top with 105 or 111

[blk45]

2) A white pad seems aggressive considering the car is brand new. I'll use it if everyone agrees that the thing to do I was just curious why a relatively agressive pad was needed for new paint.


A white pad is not aggressive. It is a polishing pad. Besides, the 501 is not a polish, it is a sealant. The slight mechanical action of the white pad will help the 501 cleanse the paint more efficiently. You don't "have" to use a white pad, but the "less aggressive" finishing pads will not really offer any additional cleaning action to the 501. I think that you are thinking of when people use a white pad with a true polish. Then the pad will enhance the cutting ability of the polish's abrasives and help to break them down properly. The 501 isn't a polish, even though DG calls it one.

[Jimmie]

Since you're after the wet look and durability try topping your DG #105 with Collinite.

[msquared100]

Now if was me..i would do 501 with a white pad first..to deep clean the white paint....there are posts here where some used 501 on white and it just brought the white to a new level of brightness.....and then by hand do 601...cover paint completely with a thin coat..let haze up a few minutes...then by hand again do 105....right over the hazed 601..do not remove the 601...the residue acts like a hardner to the sealant.....then remove the combo after about 30 minutes of hazing up....a day later do a wipe of AW after a wash....dry the car..spray AW on a panel...1 spray does it..and wipe it in....buff after with a dry MF..your done ...do AW monthly to keep the paint super slick

Al

Al-53... Why do I need to wash in between removing 601 and applying AW? Just curious... Thanks.