dg 501 on white 14 Mazda CX-5?

[marcg611]

Just bought a 2014 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring in Crystal White Pearl last week and need a recommendation. Need to get something on it thats durable, glossy and easy to wash (DIY Carwashes). New to quality products and my research led me to Durgloss cleaners/sealants and Collinite 845 Wax.
I'm thinking:
Heavy hand wash
Iron X
Claybar
DG 501/601 4:1mix (cleaner/polish)
DG 111/601 4:1mix (Sealant/polish)
Collinite 845 (Wax)
Will do by hand or might get the 7424 that ive been eyeing for years..

My question is DG 501 going to give it a great starting cleaning, brighten the white, polish it and make the pearl pop? or just be an overkill and too harsh of cleaner for a 1 week old vehicle? or go with alternative DG101 or DG105 to clean?

-Vehicle produced in Japan 3/13 and sat on small mazda lot for more than 3 weeks+ where they had no one to wash cars and highly active railroad a street away.
-Detailed decently for delivery and most of 95% of "Raildust" removed
-Its hard to get clean at a DIY Carwash with even using the brush, so my guess is its waxless and zero protected and will need a decent cleaner/polish to start.

BTW Happy to join the AG community and appreciate all advice!! :dblthumb2:

current pics:
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[marcg611]

help! want to buy cart full of products!

[Chris@AutoCleanse]

You might want to inspect the paint after washing, claying, and iron xing the vehicle. You might just be able to wax after the iron x step. Do you have swirls and light scratches? Is that why you are looking for a AIO?

[rmagnus]

Welcome nice car. Your product selection should work well. I like the PC but would recommend the GG polisher as its a little more powerful yet still a good bang for the buck.

[capnp72]

Welcome nice car. Your product selection should work well. I like the PC but would recommend the GG polisher as its a little more powerful yet still a good bang for the buck.

:iagree:

[sproketser]

Nice ride mate !

[ski2]

Second the suggestion for the GG6 rather than the PC--has all the power you'll need and a lifetime warranty.

[rwright]

Most likely you won't need DG 501, DG 105 should have all the cleaning power you will need at this point. In about 1 year I would pick up 501. In the mean time I would recommend purchasing 1-2 bottles of DG Aquawax, DG 901 Car Wash Concentrate, and some quality wash mitts, microfiber towels, and applicator pads. Depending on your taste in tire gloss, I recommend either DG Tire & Rubber Mat Dressing or DG Wet Look Tire Dressing. DG Tire Gloss foam is a beautiful product, has the best spray pattern for a foaming tire product, dries nicely, and leaves a medium gloss finish if wiped with a towel. Don't forget DG Rain Repel for exterior glass cleaning & treatment. Congrats on your new purchase by the way! :)

[silverfox]

I agree with loading up with DG products especially 501 and 105. Your car and your wallet will thank you.

[Dogfather]

When my pearl white Subaru was delivered I just stripped off the dealer prep stuff, clayed it, and applied sealant (Z2pro at the time, using dg111 now) . I didn't start using an AIO until the next year. Definitely get some AW. I use it as I dry. Couldn't be easier.

[vet]

Welcome, and nice ride!

I have the PC, and it works for me. I considered the GG, and I think now that the handle configuration on the GG would be better. (I don't use the handle on the PC). More power and lifetime warranty is also a plus. I can't justify the cost of a Flex or Rupes for my application.

[marcg611]

You might want to inspect the paint after washing, claying, and iron xing the vehicle. You might just be able to wax after the iron x step. Do you have swirls and light scratches? Is that why you are looking for a AIO?
No scratches, Maybe just some light swirls that are barely noticeable. From my understanding I need to use a good cleaner/ Polish to remove any dirt/ grime/oxidation and get a great base shine before wax application...

[marcg611]

Thank you to all suggestions of the GG polisher over the pc7424! Had just assumed they were rebranding the 7424, but overall most agree its a upgrade .. Looking at this combo. Griot's Garage Random Orbital Polisher & Pad Kit, Griot's Garage Random Orbital Machine, orbital polishing kit (http://www.autogeek.net/random-orbital-polisher-kit.html)
Any recommendations for a better or more appropriate cleaner/polish like Wolfgang's or pinacle ?

[davidc]

Thank you to all suggestions of the GG polisher over the pc7424! Had just assumed they were rebranding the 7424, but overall most agree its a upgrade .. Looking at this combo. Griot's Garage Random Orbital Polisher & Pad Kit, Griot's Garage Random Orbital Machine, orbital polishing kit (http://www.autogeek.net/random-orbital-polisher-kit.html)
Any recommendations for a better or more appropriate cleaner/polish like Wolfgang's or pinacle ?

Nope, 601/501 is as they say "The Bomb". Top that with 601/105 and your done. Maintain with Aqua Wax and DG 932 mixed as a QD. DG 932 is a great rinseless by the way and you get Aqua Waxed at the same time.

Dave

[marcg611]

Nope, 601/501 is as they say "The Bomb". Top that with 601/105 and your done. Maintain with Aqua Wax and DG 932 mixed as a QD. DG 932 is a great rinseless by the way and you get Aqua Waxed at the same time.

Dave

So I will see an advantage of the stronger cleaner of 501/601 vs just 105/601 to start ?