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New Car Advice
Hi i have a month old car just 800 miles on it any suggestions on what to apply on the vehicle to preserve my paint job that's inexpensive? Be advised i hire professionals to do the work i don't do my own, thank you.
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Contact a reputable detailer in your area.
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Re: New Car Advice
Why not just wait and see what
inexpensive-Waxes the professionals
you hire suggests?
Bob
"Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
~Joaquin de Setanti
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Re: New Car Advice
Originally Posted by Chala
Hi i have a month old car just 800 miles on it any suggestions on what to apply on the vehicle to preserve my paint job that's inexpensive? Be advised i hire professionals to do the work i don't do my own, thank you.
1. If you hire professionals then wouldn't they have their own product(s) and recommendations?
2. How much durability are you looking for - years, weeks, months?
Let's start off with 2 layers of Collinite 845 as a staple because you get a very good balance of durability, looks and slickness.
Originally Posted by XJL
Contact a reputable detailer in your area.
Uhh, isn't that what he implied?
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It all depends what type protection you are looking.
Wax will have less durability than sealant and coat.
I suggest pinnacle black label surface coating if you are looking for years of protection.
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Just wash the car with Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax and seal the car with Opti Seal and you will be done in minutes. You should be able to Opti Seal a car in less than 10 minutes. Just wipe on and walk away
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Originally Posted by mwoolfso
1. If you hire professionals then wouldn't they have their own product(s) and recommendations?
2. How much durability are you looking for - years, weeks, months?
Let's start off with 2 layers of Collinite 845 as a staple because you get a very good balance of durability, looks and slickness.
Uhh, isn't that what he implied?
Well the way i understand it there are several brands and processes for preserving paint, i wanted to see what you folks prefered, not what the professionals prefer, professionals often don't have the best interests in the car in mind...to answer your question a few months of protection would be nice, thanks for your advice!
Originally Posted by manish123
It all depends what type protection you are looking.
Wax will have less durability than sealant and coat.
I suggest pinnacle black label surface coating if you are looking for years of protection.
Thanks Manish
Originally Posted by Real Riders
Just wash the car with Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax and seal the car with Opti Seal and you will be done in minutes. You should be able to Opti Seal a car in less than 10 minutes. Just wipe on and walk away
Opti Seal, thanks buddy
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Re: New Car Advice
Originally Posted by Chala
professionals often don't have the best interests in the car in mind.
If you have this reservation about your professionals, you need to find new professionals.
On the topic of cheap protection, these come to mind. Hopefully my definition of cheap is in line with what yours is.
I'll also second the recommendation for collinite 845. It's 18.99 from autogeek and has good looks and durability.
http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-in...r-wax-845.html
Duragloss 105 is also an honorable mention. It's 11.99 from autogeek. Again, good looks and excellent durability.
http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-to...ce-polish.html
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Re: New Car Advice
Originally Posted by hollerstiltner
If you have this reservation about your professionals, you need to find new professionals.
My thoughts exactly. Chala, if you find a real detailing professional and not a corner car wash where they call themselves detailers, or a body shop that says they do detailing, you'll get tons of information about what to use as your sealant. Now having said that, I realize you may have to try 6 "detail" shops before you find a real detailer who's passionate about taking care of your car. So, I digress, it's a good idea to ask on a detailing forum to gain some information.
I use Meguiar's #20 & #21 as my sealants btw.
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