2012 Black Acura RDX

**outlander** · 12-09-2011, 05:57 PM

Consider purchasing this vehicle sometime in the very near future. Have a PC and a Flex Dual action polisher with alot of the pads. Can you recommend which products I should have in my arsenal of car care to maintain it shine. Thanks

**rider9195** · 12-09-2011, 06:00 PM

M105/M205 is a good place to start. Menzerna 85rd would be a nice extra goody. For protection I would look into some paint coatings such as Optimum Opti-Coat 2.0 and CarPro Cquartz.

**LuxuryMobile** · 12-09-2011, 06:59 PM

Well said ^^^^

Your Acura paint should be pretty soft. What products do you already have?

**alko** · 12-09-2011, 07:04 PM

I HIGHLY recommend the Wolfgang Twins. You probably don't need anything too abrasive since it will be new, but Acura's paint is VERY soft paint. Over time you will need to correct the swirls. Use the Finishing Glaze to clean down the paint and then apply a nice sealant. People on this forum are bonkers over Blackfire Wet Diamond as a sealant. I have a small sample that Ben aka tw33k2514 sent me. I hope I get a chance to try it out this weekend. Get you a good nuba wax from the Collinite family and you'll be set. I used the Twins, Collinite 915 (machine applied), and another high end nuba wax (not sold at AG-sorry guys), on my Black 2010 Acura TSX and it came out amazing!!!

**Porsche Pilot** · 12-09-2011, 07:05 PM

I agree with Stephan and Alex. As an Acura owner myself, the clear coat is on the soft side and corrects very nicely...black especially. You have the right machine and all the pads. Do you have any compounds/polishes at all? I second the Wolfgang line without hesitation.

Ryan is right on with recommending a nano coating. Black paint is a full time job so the less you have to fuss with it the happier you will be.

**outlander** · 12-09-2011, 07:06 PM

I do have M105/205. Considering purchase of Wolfgang Twins.

**Porsche Pilot** · 12-09-2011, 07:08 PM

As a follow up, I have never had a need to go as aggressive as M105 on my ZDX. A white pad and some Wolfgang should make your paint happy.

**outlander** · 12-09-2011, 07:09 PM

Thanks Guys for the help. Hope I can get a deal Tomorrow!

**rider9195** · 12-09-2011, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by alko

You probably don't need anything too abrasive since it will be new, but Acura's paint is VERY soft paint.

Should have thought of that before posting.

**alko** · 12-09-2011, 07:29 PM

OMG I can't believe I forgot the product of the week for me...I am in LOVE with the XMT 360 Spray Wax. Get some of that as well! Use this after you've got a nice protective layer on the new ride.