New paint care, any suggestions?

[MUGEN SI]

Hey guys just recently purchased a 2010 Acura TL in Polished Metal Mettalic color. I plan on giving it a good wash and clay. What do you guys reccomend I use for a cleaner/wax that I can do by hand. I am not ready to use a porter cable yet on it.

thanks!!

[Munich77]

With the color, I would get Blackfire Wet Diamond. It is a great sealant that really makes metallic colors pop. I used it on my Wife's Flint Grey MB and it looks awesome. I cannot wait to use it on my car.

If you want to use a carnuba wax, get yourself some Autoglym HD - it makes my space grey BMW sparkle.

[MUGEN SI]

can i go straight to a sealant after I clay?

[Silverstone]

can i go straight to a sealant after I clay?

Sure, it'll be nice and clean so the sealant will bond nicely.

[Mike Phillips]

What do you guys recommend I use for a cleaner/wax that I can do by hand. I am not ready to use a porter cable yet on it.

thanks!!


Does it really need a cleaner/wax?

A cleaner/wax is usually used to restore a neglected finish although they are great products for maintaining daily drivers to prevent the appearance of aging when exposed continually to the elements.

If the car is brand new and the paint is in excellent condition, then you could use a "Finishing Wax" or "Finishing Sealant".


Is the car going to be garage kept?

We don't sell Blackfire and our forum rules make it clear that this forum is dedicated to support the products that we sell in our store, we don't enforce that rule strictly but I thought I would point this out in case anyone isn't aware of the rules and good forum netiquette.

Here is a list of most of the waxes the Autogeek.net store carries and supports with information and how-to advice by this forum...

Any of the below products are high quality and easy to use by hand, just be sure to follow the manufactures directions for application, drying time if any and removal recommendations.

Taken from here,
How To Choose The Right Wax or Paint Sealant for your Detailing Project (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23263-how-choose-right-wax-paint-sealant-your-detailing-project.html)


Finishing Waxes
Pinnacle Souverän Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html)
Pinnacle XMT 180 High Gloss Carnauba Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/xmt-180-carnauba-wax.html)
Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-best-car-wax.html)
Griot's Garage Carnauba Wax Stick (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-wax-stick.html)
Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/finish-kare-2685-wax.html)
Collinite Paste Fleetwax # 885 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-fleetwax-.html)
Collinite Marque D’Elegance Carnauba Paste Wax #915 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-marque-wax-915.html)
Collinite Super DoubleCoat Auto Wax #476 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-super-doublecoat--wax-476.html)
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wax Liquid (http://www.autogeek.net/mg7016.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax-200.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax Machine Stick (http://www.autogeek.net/car-wax-machine-stick.html)
Dodo Juice Banana Armour Hard Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/banana-hard-car-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Hard Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/dark-hard-car-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Diamond White Hard Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/white-hard-car-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Hard Candy Hard Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/hard-carnauba-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Light Fantastic Soft Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/light-soft-car-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/orange-soft-carnauba-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Purple Haze Soft Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/dark-soft-carnauba-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Rubbish Boy’s Juiced Edition Carnauba Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/special-edition-car-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Austintacious Soft Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/dodo-juice-austintacious-wax.html)
P21S 100% Carnauba Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/p21s-100--carnauba-wax.html)
P21S Concours Carnauba Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/p2concarwax.html)
S100 Carnauba Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/s1capawax.html)
Mothers California Gold Pure Carnauba Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/motcalgolcar.html)
Poorboy's World Natty's Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pbnpw.html)
Poorboy's World Natty’s Paste Wax – BLUE (http://www.autogeek.net/nattys-blue.html)
Poorboys World Natty’s Paste Wax – Red (http://www.autogeek.net/poorboys-nattys-red-wax.html)
Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax, 250 ml. Refillable Hardwood Pot (http://www.autogeek.net/natural-carnauba-wax.html)
Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 (http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-insulator-wax-845.html)
Mother's Power Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/mo8716.html)



Finishing Sealants
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 (http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html)
Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze (http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html)
Duragloss Clear Coat Polish (CCP) #111 (http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-clear-coat-polish.html)
Finish Kare 218 Poly Wipe Sealant Conditioner (http://www.autogeek.net/finish-kare-218-sealant.html)
Griot's Garage Paint Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/griots-garage-paint-sealant.html)
Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection Boosted with Polycharger (http://www.autogeek.net/four-star-ultimate-paint-protection.html)
Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/finish-kare-1000p-wax.html)
3M Perfect-It Show Car Liquid Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-liquid-wax.html)
3M Performance Finish (http://www.autogeek.net/3m-performance-finish.html)
Meguiar's M21 Synthetic Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-21-synthetic-sealant-2-0.html)
NXT Tech Wax - Liquid (http://www.autogeek.net/mg12718.html)
NXT Tech Wax - Paste (http://www.autogeek.net/mg12711.html)
Liquid Glass Auto Polish (http://www.autogeek.net/liqglasautpo.html)
Poorboy's World EX-P Pure Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/pbexp16.html)
DP Poli-Coat Paint Sealant (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-poli-coat-paint-sealant.html)


Hybrid Finishing Waxes/Sealants
Wolfgang Füzion Carnauba Polymer Estate Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-carnauba-polymer-car-wax.html)
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran™ Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/pinliqsouvwa.html)
Mothers Reflections Advanced Top Coat (http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-carnauba-polymer-car-wax.html%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E[URL=%22http://www.autogeek.net/mo10116.html)
Poorboy's World EX Sealant with Carnauba (http://http//www.autogeek.net/pbex16.html)
DP Max Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/carnauba-car-wax.html)
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Paste Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/meg26hitpasw.html)
Meguiar's Mirror Glaze #26 Hi-Tech Liquid Car Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/meg26hityelw.html)
Dodo Juice Blue Velvet PRO Hard Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/dodo-blue-velvet-pro-wax.html)
1Z Einszett Glanz Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einzett-glanz-wax.html)
Poorboy's World EX Sealant with Carnauba (http://www.autogeek.net/pbex16.html)
Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/finish-kare-2685-wax.html)
3M Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax (http://www.autogeek.net/3mpershowcar.html)


When you're ready to step up to machine polishing it's not that hard...

Here's my son Rand when he was 9 using a Meguiar's G110 DA Polisher to apply wax to Nate Trueman's Batmobile recreation...

Photo courtesy of LacViet Photography
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/medium/RandBuffingBatmobile1.jpg



Here's my son now that he's 11 using a Cyclo Polisher to remove swirls at our July 31st Detailing 101 Class


Pictures & Comments from July 31st Detailing 101 Class (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-saturday-detailing-101/27562-pictures-comments-july-31st-detailing-101-class.html)
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/903/July31Class039.jpg


And a Porter Cable 7424XP

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/903/July31Class054.jpg



And I absolutely love this thread.... it shows how with a little knowledge and training, (Joe attended one of our classes a few days before buffing out this Porsche), anyone can get professional results...

Proof You Can Do It! - Joe The Detailer - Black Porsche Turned into Black Pearl! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/25226-proof-you-can-do-joe-detailer-black-porsche-turned-into-black-pearl.html)

I proud to introduce "Joe the Detailer" as a new friend of Autogeek's Show Car Garage and Online Discussion Forum!
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/JoeTheDetailer011.jpg



Wolfgang System with a Porter Cable 7424XP and Lake Country 5.5" Flat Pads
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/JoeTheDetailer010.jpg



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/500/JoeTheDetailer006.jpg



The Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant by the way is a very good paint sealant...

Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 (http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html)


:xyxthumbs:

[Mike Phillips]

can i go straight to a sealant after I clay?

As Silverstone said, "Yes", claying removes anything off the surface enabling your choice of wax or paint sealant to bond better and thus last longer and thus protect longer.

As long as you're happy with the appearance of the paint after claying then wax away...


How to use detailing clay to remove "Above Surface Bonded Contaminants" and restore a smooth as silk surface.



Part 1 - How To Use Detailing Clay
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfxAesk4Po4]YouTube - Part 1 - How to use detailing clay[/video]


Part 2 - How To Use Detailing Clay
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opfK408uIxM]YouTube - Part 2 - How to use detailing clay[/video]



Visit Autogeek's YouTube Channel for more YouTube Videos (http://www.youtube.com/autogeek)


:)

[ObsessiveAutoDetail]

I know people are on the fence as to the use of a paint decontamination kit, such as the Finish Kare kit offered here at Auto Geek. However, I have found it to be very safe and very effective when used as directed. I have now used the Finish Kare kit on three new vehicles and had outstanding results, especially my own white 2010 Kia Forte. You might want to check the paint surface for fallout and rail dust. It usually shows up as little orange "Rust"-looking specks, especially on horizontal panels... hood, deck lid, roof. After the decon process, I still had a few spots to clay, I amped up the shine with some 85RD on a red Hydro pad attached to a PCXP. Sealed with WGDGPS, topped with Liquid Souveran.

[MUGEN SI]

I have a Meguairs G110 that I rarely have ever used. I bought it a while back with the Meguairs soft buff pads but they just dont seem comfortable and too big. Thanks for all the info guys I appreciate it! Thanks Mike for all the help. When I meant cleaner/wax I meant like a pre-paint cleaner like P21S then follow it up with wax. Is that cleaner necessary? What are cleaners like that usually used for? Do they just hide imperfections?