Brand new 2019 - no special coating from dealer, should i wash/prep/wax?

BlueShadow · 01-01-2020, 06:07 AM

hey everybody,

So i have a 2019 Riverside Blue 2.0 that i got from the dealer on the 22nd. Alongside of it at the dealers lot they had two other Blue 2.0's which i think were automatics. So it may have been there for a few weeks before i picked it up. They did do a complementary wash when i drove off with it but i didnt do the special coating or whatever it was.

So i'm wondering if i should do anything to the car right now as sort of a preventative measure. I have an appointment with a reputable shop in town to get the car washed, prepped (clay bar?) and waxed. That's not considered overkill for a new car is it? should i wait a few months first, at least until summer months? in my area its been cold the last two months but i think around the 26th or 27th of Dec was when it got really cold and ice started to form on the car at 2-3am and its been like that ever since.

lmk what you all think, thanks =)

KirkH · 01-01-2020, 06:24 AM

Definitely take it to your detailer. The dealership will have installed plenty of swirls from poor wash methods.

Lots of info in this forum, Autogeek.com and youtube.

BlueShadow · 01-01-2020, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KirkH

Definitely take it to your detailer. The dealership will have installed plenty of swirls from poor wash methods.

Lots of info in this forum, Autogeek.com and youtube.

Yah i actually did see some of those swirlies after getting home from the dealer.

EJR8402 · 01-03-2020, 08:49 AM

When I bought my car I specifically instructed the dealer not to wash it.

It's definitely a good idea to get the paint protected as soon as possible. Congratulations!

kropscamaro16 · 01-03-2020, 12:39 PM

tell them dont wash it and dont put on front plate and get ceramic coated asap!

peteric · 01-12-2020, 11:30 PM

Another vote for ceramic coating. It protects the paint and makes cleaning a lot easier.

Adam's Polishes · 01-13-2020, 03:02 PM

Congrats on your new ride!
I vote for Ceramic Coating or at least Ceramic Spray.

https://adamspolishes.com/collection...int-coating-9h

indyz · 01-14-2020, 12:33 AM

Do NOT ceramic coat ur car.

It makes water spotting worse for some folks. And you have to polish it off to get rid of it.

I ceramic coated my Mazda just to give it a try. I take it to a touchless car wash every two weeks or so. Apart from that convenience factor, its not much better than just turtle wax seal and shine or Meguiar's hybrid ceramic wax.

I actually enjoy the re application of seal and shine every other month.....

Markoz28 · 01-18-2020, 04:24 PM

I’d rather do a one step polish and put a sealant like jescar power lock every 3 months and beadmaker for maintenance wash. Love the look and protection is awesome! I enjoy to process too.

KirkH · 01-18-2020, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markoz28

I’d rather do a one step polish and put a sealant like jescar power lock every 3 months and beadmaker for maintenance wash. Love the look and protection is awesome! I enjoy to process too.

This is pretty much what I do (different products.) If you can't stand to see scratches and swirls, and you correct them right away, a paint sealant is cheaper than a coating.

Mpsmith1 · 02-02-2020, 03:02 PM

Definitely ceramic coat it ASAP! After doing some research, I used ILG Kenzo. It has a five year warranty, with a super wet look and even reduces water spotting. Dirt just falls off it!

Abubaca · 02-06-2020, 12:54 PM

Quote:

I’d rather do a one step polish and put a sealant like jescar power lock every 3 months and beadmaker for maintenance wash. Love the look and protection is awesome! I enjoy to process too.

This! ....same thing I use. ...and don't discount the process. I enjoy the time it takes and look forward to doing it.

Coded4SS · 02-06-2020, 01:24 PM

Ceramic is over hyped. It really is.
Where it really benefits is easy of washing and drying the car.
Very mildly helps with preventing light scratching from improper wash techniques.

I did a full ceramic coat on the car and idk why but i just didint like it. Some ceramics are better at one thing then the other. But for be, i am about done polishing off the ceramic coat and putting on some sealant Wolfgang wg-5500 sealant.

Ill be leaving the ceramic on the roof only. As a test to compare the ceramic to the sealant.

Emoto · 02-06-2020, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coded4SS

Ceramic is over hyped. It really is.
Where it really benefits is easy of washing and drying the car.
Very mildly helps with preventing light scratching from improper wash techniques.

I did a full ceramic coat on the car and idk why but i just didint like it. Some ceramics are better at one thing then the other. But for be, i am about done polishing off the ceramic coat and putting on some sealant Wolfgang wg-5500 sealant.

Ill be leaving the ceramic on the roof only. As a test to compare the ceramic to the sealant.

What is the Wolfgang stuff, some kind of polymer?

01-01-2020, 06:07 AM	#1
BlueShadow Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0T 6spd Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Somewhere in California Posts: 79	Brand new 2019 - no special coating from dealer, should i wash/prep/wax? hey everybody, So i have a 2019 Riverside Blue 2.0 that i got from the dealer on the 22nd. Alongside of it at the dealers lot they had two other Blue 2.0's which i think were automatics. So it may have been there for a few weeks before i picked it up. They did do a complementary wash when i drove off with it but i didnt do the special coating or whatever it was. So i'm wondering if i should do anything to the car right now as sort of a preventative measure. I have an appointment with a reputable shop in town to get the car washed, prepped (clay bar?) and waxed. That's not considered overkill for a new car is it? should i wait a few months first, at least until summer months? in my area its been cold the last two months but i think around the 26th or 27th of Dec was when it got really cold and ice started to form on the car at 2-3am and its been like that ever since. lmk what you all think, thanks =)

01-01-2020, 06:24 AM	#2
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	Definitely take it to your detailer. The dealership will have installed plenty of swirls from poor wash methods. Lots of info in this forum, Autogeek.com and youtube. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

01-03-2020, 12:39 PM	#5
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,813	tell them dont wash it and dont put on front plate and get ceramic coated asap! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

01-03-2020, 08:49 AM	#4
EJR8402 Drives: 2019 Red Hot 1SS "Scarlett" Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 194	When I bought my car I specifically instructed the dealer not to wash it. It's definitely a good idea to get the paint protected as soon as possible. Congratulations!

01-12-2020, 11:30 PM	#6
peteric Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 133	Another vote for ceramic coating. It protects the paint and makes cleaning a lot easier.

01-13-2020, 03:02 PM	#7
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Congrats on your new ride! I vote for Ceramic Coating or at least Ceramic Spray. https://adamspolishes.com/collection...int-coating-9h

01-14-2020, 12:33 AM	#8
indyz Drives: 2SS, CT-R, LC500 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FLorida Posts: 534	Do NOT ceramic coat ur car. It makes water spotting worse for some folks. And you have to polish it off to get rid of it. I ceramic coated my Mazda just to give it a try. I take it to a touchless car wash every two weeks or so. Apart from that convenience factor, its not much better than just turtle wax seal and shine or Meguiar's hybrid ceramic wax. I actually enjoy the re application of seal and shine every other month.....

01-18-2020, 04:24 PM	#9
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	I’d rather do a one step polish and put a sealant like jescar power lock every 3 months and beadmaker for maintenance wash. Love the look and protection is awesome! I enjoy to process too.

02-02-2020, 03:02 PM	#11
Mpsmith1 Drives: '19 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: O'Fallon, MO Posts: 836	Definitely ceramic coat it ASAP! After doing some research, I used ILG Kenzo. It has a five year warranty, with a super wet look and even reduces water spotting. Dirt just falls off it!

02-06-2020, 01:24 PM	#13
Coded4SS Drives: 2020 1SS 1le Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: SO CAL Posts: 440	Ceramic is over hyped. It really is. Where it really benefits is easy of washing and drying the car. Very mildly helps with preventing light scratching from improper wash techniques. I did a full ceramic coat on the car and idk why but i just didint like it. Some ceramics are better at one thing then the other. But for be, i am about done polishing off the ceramic coat and putting on some sealant Wolfgang wg-5500 sealant. Ill be leaving the ceramic on the roof only. As a test to compare the ceramic to the sealant.

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