new 2013 Civic for first ext detail?

[nodule]

Hi,
I just joined the forum and I am from Central NJ. I just purchased a brand new 2013 Honda Civic EX in Crimson Pearl, which is a burgundy/maroon color.

Would you recommend a clay and sealant?

Thanks

[zmcgovern45]

Hi! Welcome to the forums!! You'll find a wealth of information on here, and if you take the time to look around you will learn how to properly maintain your vehicle and every vehicle you will ever own prior to this one!

This article will walk you though the proper steps needed to detail your brand new car: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/54451-how-detail-your-brand-new-car-mike-phillips.html

This article will help you understand how to check if your paint is contaminated and needs to be clayed: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/27967-baggie-test-how-inspect-above-surface-bonded-contaminants.html


Here is another point of view on detailing a brand new car that utilizes much of the same helpful tips that are found in Mike's article: How To Detail a Brand New Car, featuring a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG! | Ask a Pro Blog (http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-Pro/how-to-detail-a-brand-new-car-featuring-a-mercedes-benz-sls-amg/)


Best of all - the forum has a search function, so if you have any other questions along the way, be sure to search the existing threads for answers because it is highly likely that your particular questions have already been asked.

-Zach