06-23-2022, 07:44 AM | #1 |
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Brand new 1LE - should I clay bar, polish and wax?
I just picked up my brand new 2022 Satin Steel metallic 1LE a week ago. It sat between the factory and the dealer for approximately two months, and the paint definitely has sediment in it.
I am thinking of claybar, polishing and waxing? I will be washing it regularly, as I enjoy doing that, so I am thinking ceramic coating is a no go? Or should I skip polish and go straight from claybar to wax? I will be using Meguaiars Ultimate Polish (orange pad on 7424XP DA) and Collinite 845 insulator wax. Anything else I should use on a new car?
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06-23-2022, 08:02 AM | #2 |
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I plan on doing the ceramic coating myself, I ended up buying c.quartz ceramic and gliss. Adams is also another great product. If you are planning on doing the clay bar and wax, it wouldn't take much more time (a few hours) to do the ceramic) you just cant drive the car for a day to let it cure, and if you plan on doing two coats like I do then you will have to wait a couple days, it has to cure for 24 hours between coats, or you can use a inferred lights to speed it up.
Just my opinion, ceramic is the way to go.
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06-23-2022, 08:13 AM | #3 |
All depends on the type of clay bar you use and lubrication. Claying most of the time will end up leaving some micro marring if its more aggressive or not enough lubrication is used.
It is best to polish after claying to remove the marks unless you are ok with it. If the paint is smooth to go after you clay it and you fel it looks good to you without the need to polish then give the car another wash to remove any residue and then a IPA/Panel wipe to remove any other oils or contaminants. Then you can either use a sealant or a ceramic coating. Skip the 845 wax as that is old news and a bit of a PITA to work with. New stuff is so much more durable and gives better protection. Over the counter great products are Turtle wax Seal n Shine, Griots Garage 3n1 Wax, Nufinish Graphene, Griots Ceramic Speed shine. These will all be much easier to work with and last alot longer than 845. Also what brand orange pad? Everyone's color means something different. If that orange is more cutting dont use that and get something that is more of a polishing pad as that is all you will need. Make sure if you are poishing you have a few pads and to clean the pad with a brush after every panel. If you dont it will just clog up with the clear coat you are removing and be pretty much useless after about 2 panels or so. Always work clean If you want to go with a ceramic coating it really isnt that much more effort to do than some of these spray sealants. You just need to make sure you do the proper wipe down to remove all the high spots. I will say if you want the easiest to use and most friendly is Optimum gloss-coat. Its zero VOC so no smells and no headaches, it almost flashes completely off, and very few high spots to level out. I am going by experience as I have used on my cars Optimum gloss-coat, Gtechniq EXO, Gtechniq CSL, Carpro Cquartz UK, Gyeon MOHS Plus the Optimum one you only need a 4-8hr cure time before it gets wet vs 24hr for every other coating. Oh and you can drive the car right after using ceramic coatings. You just cant get it wet. https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/O...a-407p8537.htm pad cleaner https://www.amazon.com/Adams-Polishe...ps%2C73&sr=8-5 If you need any other info let me know. I have been doing this for about 15years now
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06-23-2022, 09:32 AM | #4 |
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There are some really great YouTube channels about auto detailing which may interest you as you decide on what process you want to follow for your new 1LE.
I really like Pan the Organizer and Ammo NYC.
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Any other waxes / sealants you would recommend that I could buy online? I should have stated that I would use clay first, then a white pad for polish and a black pad for wax / sealant. I forget who makes the pads, I bought them years ago and they are foam. I will just buy new chemical brothers hex logic 3 piece kit from Amazon with new 5" pads: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys...ps%2C77&sr=8-5 Quote:
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06-24-2022, 08:17 AM | #6 |
A full-blown ceramic coating is nice for everyday cars to help them stay cleaner and repel more dirt.
Honestly, if you are only driving the car every so often and not in bad weather one of the spray sealants would work more than enough and when they start to fade of in a few months its 10min to reapply. When I get my camaro I dont plan on doing a full ceramic this time. I am only going to do a base layer with Gyeon Can coat EVO. its like in between a full ceramic and one of the spray ceramics. It gives durability of around a year. Chemical guys makes pretty mediocre stuff and would avoid them as they are nothing but pure marketing. The pads are fine. Skip the CG kit and buy 3 of these. You will need more than 1 pad and the CG kit doesnt offer that since your only getting 1 pad of each type. These are the pads I use for 90% of the stuff I do. They have a decent amount of cut and finish out great. https://www.autoality.com/store/pc/5...d-428p8155.htm If you want something that is quick and easy with really good hydrophobics and strong durability of about 5months+ on a daily driven car. Just get some Turtle wax seal n shine. $12 and its super easy to apply and has zero cure time. I have been using that for sometime as well. https://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-50...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
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06-24-2022, 08:43 AM | #7 |
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Hey Neighbor!!!
I have used nothing but Zaino on every car I have owned for 20+ years. Amazing stuff!! Where on LI are you? |
06-24-2022, 08:55 AM | #8 |
Dont want to sound mean. Zaino was decent 15years ago but things have moved well beyond it these days.
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06-24-2022, 08:57 AM | #10 | |
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Use a MF towel for application and removal.
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06-24-2022, 04:56 PM | #13 |
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Some products look as good on a car today as they did 50 years ago. It depends on what your eyes like.
If you like rubbing on your car, go with polymer sealant and carnauba wax. If you don’t like rubbing on your car, you can go with ceramic or graphene coating but understand there is maintenance you have to do. If you don’t like rubbing on your car, and you and you dont want to maintain a ceramic coating, go with the SiO2 spray on spray off products.
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06-26-2022, 11:05 AM | #14 |
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This is what I’m gonna do with new cars from now on. If your car is delivered without scratches, I would do the following:
Iron remover spray Clay mit with soap during a wash Dawn Spot polish any imperfections if needed(check with a led flashlight) Dawn again if u did polishing A coating prep spray then Ceramic/Graphine on top
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