New Black Vehicle

[Bcicco174]

Sorry if this question has been asked before but I couldn't find it. I ordered a brand new 2015 F150 color black and it should be arriving in the next week or so, my question is should I immediately use a sealant or a product like collinite to get a good coat on the truck or does anyone have any suggestions, also should I use a DA polisher or apply by hand on the new less than 30 day old paint. Thanks for the help

[swanicyouth]

Sorry if this question has been asked before but I couldn't find it. I ordered a brand new 2015 F150 color black and it should be arriving in the next week or so, my question is should I immediately use a sealant or a product like collinite to get a good coat on the truck or does anyone have any suggestions, also should I use a DA polisher or apply by hand on the new less than 30 day old paint. Thanks for the help


The paint is cured from the factory - no need to wait to do anything.

The correct procedure IME is: wash, IronX, clay, inspect finish (+/- polishing) -> prolly at least some type of paint cleaner, wax/seal.

It doesn't matter if you use a DA to apply wax or not, as long as you use it correctly.

[Rsurfer]

Sorry if this question has been asked before but I couldn't find it. I ordered a brand new 2015 F150 color black and it should be arriving in the next week or so, my question is should I immediately use a sealant or a product like collinite to get a good coat on the truck or does anyone have any suggestions, also should I use a DA polisher or apply by hand on the new less than 30 day old paint. Thanks for the help

Don't let the dealer wash it, especially black unless you want some DISO (dealer installed swirl option).

[medicscott]

Don't let the dealer wash it, especially black unless you want some DISO (dealer installed swirl option).

Best advice you'll ever be given!:iagree:

[Desertnate]

For a vehicle as big as a truck, I'd use a DA to apply any wax/sealant. You can do it by hand, but it will take far longer to get a good even application across the entire vehicle.

Since your vehicle is black, you'll need a DA eventually anyway. You'll either be polishing out the swirls from the factory and dealer, or you'll be polishing out the defects which come from life as a black painted daily driver. Trust me. I own a black car. It will happen eventually.

[aim4squirrels]

Welcome to your new full time job. Keeping a black car clean.

I usually work the night shift.

[Jaretr1]

Welcome to your new full time job. Keeping a black car clean.

I usually work the night shift.

The reason I will never own black. Looks awesome right after you wash and detail it. A few minutes later, no so much :)

[ResQRy]

Congrats on the new truck. Be sure to post a pic when you get it. I 100 percent agree with telling the dealership to not wash it. In fact, I have asked for them to leave the protective plastic on the vehicle so that I can remove it myself. Once delivered, just evaluate the paint condition and go from there.