New car!!!!

**Reddwarf** · 10-20-2012, 10:14 AM

Howdy ya'll!

I have been remiss in posting and car detailing. Summer was so hot in Dallas and I have been incredibly busy with work.

Sad news, I sold the Jaguar

At 9 years old and 84K miles the maintenance costs were mounting. Still a great car, but long term did not make sense to me anymore. I will miss the comfort and speed of the V8 300 bhp engine.

NOW! I own a 2012 Fiat 500 Sport. Black (nero) with two tone (Black and Red) leather seats

. Very Sparten compared to the Jag but way fun to drive. Very peppy off the start. Gas mileage is much better of course. And the room I now have in the garage is amazing!

I plan to wash it tomorrow. Should take far less time to wash!

Okay, so new car; however, 2012 so it has been in the weather for many months so I can wax tomorrow, right?

I'll post picures tomorrow when I wash.

Mike Phillips · 10-20-2012, 10:34 AM

Congrats on the new Fiat!

We buffed one out for a Thursday night project car and Louie the owner let me take it for a spin and I really liked it. I'm thinking about buying one in the future and throwing it in the back of my truck and calling a spare.

Seriously, very cool cars and my fiancé Stacy and I do really like them and after a few models come out and the finalize where to place the cup holders we might buy one.

**jpegs13** · 10-20-2012, 11:12 AM

I love the 500! Good luck with it!

**tuscarora dave** · 10-20-2012, 11:22 AM

Congratz on your new ride Reddwarf!! And good to see a member from the past posting again!!

**Reddwarf** · 10-20-2012, 01:23 PM

I imagine it would fit in the back of your truck! A tiny thing but still comfortable. Bigger than the Smart car!

Yes, cup holders are a problem. But, usually I am driving the car lone so not such a big deal. When my wife and I are together we take her car.

**Reddwarf** · 10-20-2012, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by tuscarora dave

Congratz on your new ride Reddwarf!! And good to see a member from the past posting again!!

Thanks TD, been absent too much!

**Bunky** · 10-20-2012, 05:11 PM

Welcome back ! Detail City (now autopiaforums) missed you as well.

**Reddwarf** · 10-21-2012, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Bunky

Welcome back ! Detail City (now autopiaforums) missed you as well.

Thanks Bunky!

**slimnib** · 10-21-2012, 11:01 AM

Some change.

From the pot into the fire.

Mike Phillips · 10-22-2012, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by Reddwarf

Okay, so new car; however, 2012 so it has been in the weather for many months so I can wax tomorrow, right?

Yes, paint is completely cured, dried and hardened and you can apply a wax, a paint sealant or a coating.

Don't wax your car for at least 30 days!

3-Categories: Waxes, Paint Sealants and Coatings

Originally Posted by Reddwarf

I'll post picures tomorrow when I wash.

Definitely like to see them... here's the Fiat we buffed out using CG products...

Video and Pictures: 2012 Fiat 500 - Chemical Guys Show Car Makeover