new guy with new truck....

[oldschoolsdime9]

I have a brand new black 2012 honda ridgeline RTS. shes black with black interior. As of now it has 610 miles on the clock. I have had black trucks prior , but they all came with previous owner installed swirl marks. I always used some products to mask them but, never had the know how to pursue correction. I don't have a polisher at this point in the game either.

What I am looking for is a good wax and sealer to use on my new truck. I am in ohio and with ohio's bi polar weather, I would like something that is going to be durable, yet still produce a good shine.

So my question is to you fine folks, if you had a brand new black canvas, what would you do to protect it?

Thanks guys!


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I have added window tint and step bars and rear mud flaps...

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[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Colinite #845 will be a good place to start to keep it protected.

In the mean time save up for all the tools needed to and equipment like pads and machine to do a nice spring clean up after the nasty weather disapears.

[cartman57]

I would add some brand of clay kit, 2 buckets with grit guards, Korean made microfiber cloths.
All depends how obsessive you are with the finish on the new black Ridgeline!
Read some of the articles by Mike P and watch the videos, lots of info to help you keep it swirl free.
As smack mentioned, 845 is a good start, there are so many flavors of waxes available now.

[Dr_Pain]

I have a '13 Tux Black Raptor and am currently enjoying this forum favorite

Chemical Guys Forum Favorite Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-forum-favorite-kit.html)

Blacklight does contain micro abrasive and can do very minor correction on a DA with a white pad. Following the cure time, I put the Pete 53. And every time I wash the truck I apply the V7

I agree with the necessity of quality micro (korean), grit guard etc...

[BobbyG]

For the most durable protection I think I'd opt for Optimum Opti-Coat or CarPro CQuartz especially on a brand new vehicle....:props:

[Dr_Pain]

For the most durable protection I think I'd opt for Optimum Opti-Coat or CarPro CQuartz especially on a brand new vehicle....:props:


Dang it Bobby, you are not playing the game within the parameters set by the OP

......... but Bobby is right! :dblthumb2:

Only caveat is that you need to make the paint as perfect as you can before putting on this permanent coating. Not having the tools may make that process a little harder.:buffing:

[BobbyG]

And it'll take all the fun out of detailing!!

My Bad....:lol:

[cartman57]

And it'll take all the fun out of detailing!!

My Bad....:lol:


And it is fun, well.......most of the time?!

[oldschoolsdime9]

I would add some brand of clay kit, 2 buckets with grit guards, Korean made microfiber cloths.
All depends how obsessive you are with the finish on the new black Ridgeline!
Read some of the articles by Mike P and watch the videos, lots of info to help you keep it swirl free.
As smack mentioned, 845 is a good start, there are so many flavors of waxes available now.

I wondered about clay. I plan on the grit guards and two buckets. I am going to order some good microfiber in the next few days!

What is the permanent stuff bobby spoke of?

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

What is the permanent stuff bobby spoke of?

Below is the coating.

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html)

I jsut did this car Sunday and coated it.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/61198-mikes-detail-shop-preps-white-3-series-oc2-0-a.html

[cartman57]

Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 Permanent Paint Coating (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-coat.html)
Cquartz UK Edition (http://www.autogeek.net/cquartz-uk-edition.html)
I'm waiting for the warmer weather to arrive, have the cquartz ready to go on a black RX330 and 97x.

[oldschoolsdime9]

Thanks ! I'm not sure I'm comfortable doing that on my own. Maybe I will start with the 845. I really like the idea of the opti coat though.

[oldschoolsdime9]

Would I be best to do the opti- coat now or wait until its warm out to get proper curing?

[cartman57]

Would I be best to do the opti- coat now or wait until its warm out to get proper curing?


Wait till it's at least in the 60's, some may have other opinions.

here's a good review:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/39203-optimum-opti-coat-review-update-after-15-months.html

review of both:http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/34883-review-extreme-testing-opti-coat-2-0-cquartz.html

[rustytruck]

Welcome.