anthonydv07
09-05-2010, 12:34 AM
I purchased my 2010 Kia Forte in August of last year. I have never waxed my car before, thus, started noticing the surface of the hood not being as smooth as it used to be. I just recently ordered a “pinnacle ultra poly-clay” kit (the one with the micro-towel and lubricant) from the site and I’m in the process of ordering more things. My questions are as follows:
1. There is nothing wrong w/ my car’s paint or clear coat (It looks really shinny after washing). It just feels rough when I dry it with my chamois. Will claying be enough to take care of this roughness? Or do I need to use a “Pre-wax Cleansing Polish”. I remember reading somewhere that if the surface is good (no water marks or anything); I should NOT proceed with this step. I’ve already had the car for a year and I’m starting to wonder whether or not claying will be enough… If I do need to use a cleaning wax, which one is the least abrasive and best recommended for new vehicles?
2. Once I finish claying (and polishing if required) I will seal the paint with a paint sealant and wait 8-12 hours before I top it off with carnauba wax. There are way too many choices of sealants… I do not know which one pick!!! Which one is the best for beginners? I am no pro, so I will be using a Radom orbital buffer for this step (stop me now If I should do it by hand).
3. Once I finish everything, and wash my car the next week, do I start from scratch again? Do I re-clay, polish, seal, wax again? Or do I use a quick wax of some type? Help!
PS: I've read many articles on here and I must say there is a lot of information useful information.
1. There is nothing wrong w/ my car’s paint or clear coat (It looks really shinny after washing). It just feels rough when I dry it with my chamois. Will claying be enough to take care of this roughness? Or do I need to use a “Pre-wax Cleansing Polish”. I remember reading somewhere that if the surface is good (no water marks or anything); I should NOT proceed with this step. I’ve already had the car for a year and I’m starting to wonder whether or not claying will be enough… If I do need to use a cleaning wax, which one is the least abrasive and best recommended for new vehicles?
2. Once I finish claying (and polishing if required) I will seal the paint with a paint sealant and wait 8-12 hours before I top it off with carnauba wax. There are way too many choices of sealants… I do not know which one pick!!! Which one is the best for beginners? I am no pro, so I will be using a Radom orbital buffer for this step (stop me now If I should do it by hand).
3. Once I finish everything, and wash my car the next week, do I start from scratch again? Do I re-clay, polish, seal, wax again? Or do I use a quick wax of some type? Help!
PS: I've read many articles on here and I must say there is a lot of information useful information.