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krispy
08-22-2012, 07:21 PM
I'm new here and want to thank in advance for this newbie question. So, with a new car should the first step to prep the surface be to use WGPE and then use the 3.0 Paint Sealant or just wash, dry and go to the Sealant?

Chris

ps should I be in one of the faq's sections for the details for a new black car?
embolism
08-22-2012, 07:39 PM
what kind of black car are we talking about?

I'd wash, then clay, use the WGPE, then the sealant.

Some ppl don't like to clay a car unless they are going to polish. You should be ok provided you use plenty of lube and a mild clay, maybe even some Iron X before the clay to make sure you don't introduce any marring during the claying process.

If you decide to use IX then the process would be wash, dry, IX, rinse, dry, WGPE, WGDGPS
krispy
08-22-2012, 08:00 PM
Thanks! Optima SXL
embolism
08-22-2012, 08:06 PM
oops, forgot the clay right before the second dry!
CheckeredFlag
08-22-2012, 08:40 PM
take some before and after pics !
Hunter09
08-22-2012, 09:41 PM
Nice choice I just picked up my optima sx in black. Had it for 2 days now and I love it!! I didn't go for the sxl although I loved the rims on it
krispy
08-22-2012, 10:19 PM
Yeah, these are nice sedans! I'm lovin this one...

I want to keep the process simple and not too time consuming. I've got a WG kit coming. WGPE. Sealant, Detail Spritz and Souv. Wax. I hope this doesn't become another obsession...
Hunter09
08-24-2012, 07:48 PM
Yeah, these are nice sedans! I'm lovin this one...

I want to keep the process simple and not too time consuming. I've got a WG kit coming. WGPE. Sealant, Detail Spritz and Souv. Wax. I hope this doesn't become another obsession... it just might! You did go with black lol
krispy
08-25-2012, 08:55 PM
It's all black except for the dust on it every morning. Lord help me, what have I done!
01GreyStangGT
08-25-2012, 08:57 PM
I like those Optimas too. Be sure to clay bar it first. My Sorento had rail dust on it when it was new.
krispy
08-28-2012, 05:29 PM
Took 6 hours to Polish (WGPE) & Sealant (WG 3.0) WOW! Friday for the wax, can't wait!
BobbyG
08-28-2012, 06:27 PM
Instead of citing chapter and verse, I'll just leave you with another outstanding link by none other than Mike Phillips.....

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/54451-how-detail-your-brand-new-car-mike-phillips.html
Hunter09
08-28-2012, 09:12 PM
Took 6 hours to Polish (WGPE) & Sealant (WG 3.0) WOW! Friday for the wax, can't wait!

I spent about the same on mine but used m205 and KLASSE
Hunter09
08-31-2012, 06:20 AM
Took 6 hours to Polish (WGPE) & Sealant (WG 3.0) WOW! Friday for the wax, can't wait!

How did it come out with the WGPE and sealant??