Should I get my new Mustang immediately washed and waxed?
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Megs is certainly another option. I'm not sure about their sealant though. Will it last as long as the Klasse or Collinite?
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There will always be contaminates. Your car will be transported from Dearborn (?) on a carrier, so expect some road grit (unless its covered w/plastic)
Megs and Mothers will have great all-around shine and durability; there good at everything but probably lack in some aspects next to Klasse and Collinite. If you're waxing every 6 weeks, then it's not a concern. I used Mothers on my '01 True Blue 'stang and my '05 GT and both were/are stunning...
Megs and Mothers will have great all-around shine and durability; there good at everything but probably lack in some aspects next to Klasse and Collinite. If you're waxing every 6 weeks, then it's not a concern. I used Mothers on my '01 True Blue 'stang and my '05 GT and both were/are stunning...
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Didn't take the time to read this whole thread...
Wash, Clay-bar, wash, polish, wax.
I've got a Raptor arriving soon, and I will be doing exactly this. Rail dust is a real thing. It gets magnetically charged and will stick and embed into your clearcoat. You definitely want to remove it. These cars are not trasported in a vacuum. Do this and you will enjoy your car's finish for many, many years.
Wash, Clay-bar, wash, polish, wax.
I've got a Raptor arriving soon, and I will be doing exactly this. Rail dust is a real thing. It gets magnetically charged and will stick and embed into your clearcoat. You definitely want to remove it. These cars are not trasported in a vacuum. Do this and you will enjoy your car's finish for many, many years.
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I'm assuming your're buying brand new, so the dealer will "prep" it so it's presentable. You may want to request no prep work be done so you can get it in virgin cosmetic condition. Then go to town on the cleaning and detailing.
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I have said leave it like you got it. I'll even come up there to remove the plastic. I'll put the antenna on so they don't strip it and I'll mount my own front plate bracket, if I even choose to.
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Here was my last big purchase broken down:
- PC 7424 XL pad kit:
http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable...cessories.html
- Meg's M105
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mir...-compound.html
-Meg's M205
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-finishing-polish.html
-Poorboy's Natty's Paste Wax
http://www.autogeek.net/pbnpw.html
-Meg's Hyper Dressing
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-hyper-dressing.html
I already had the Klasse products, a bunch of Cobra MF towels, and some other assorted products.
- PC 7424 XL pad kit:
http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable...cessories.html
- Meg's M105
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-mir...-compound.html
-Meg's M205
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-finishing-polish.html
-Poorboy's Natty's Paste Wax
http://www.autogeek.net/pbnpw.html
-Meg's Hyper Dressing
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-hyper-dressing.html
I already had the Klasse products, a bunch of Cobra MF towels, and some other assorted products.
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I've never owned a black car before and I have bad ocd when it comes to my car... lol
When my car gets home and it's dirty from not letting the dealership detail it does it need to be polished? Wash, clay, wax and done good enough?
I'm almost ready to change my color because I can't stand swirl marks!!
When my car gets home and it's dirty from not letting the dealership detail it does it need to be polished? Wash, clay, wax and done good enough?
I'm almost ready to change my color because I can't stand swirl marks!!
#172
YES!
Zaino the F out of it!
I did that with my black 08 Gt/CS Vert 2+ years ago and you can still see the shine no matter how dirty
Check out my pics-----disregar dthe timestamp i didnt know how to fix it----car is a 2008
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/12.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...ull271/8-1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/11.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/14.jpg
Zaino the F out of it!
I did that with my black 08 Gt/CS Vert 2+ years ago and you can still see the shine no matter how dirty
Check out my pics-----disregar dthe timestamp i didnt know how to fix it----car is a 2008
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/12.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...ull271/8-1.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/11.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c6...bull271/14.jpg
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I learned from the guy that used to detail my cars by watching him do it. Now I detail my car's but let him still do my wifes
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I just watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI on meguiars detailing clay and I have a question.
How many clay bars do you need to fully do the car once? In that vid he did one small section and the clay looked like it was halfway done on one side.
How many clay bars do you need to fully do the car once? In that vid he did one small section and the clay looked like it was halfway done on one side.
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I just watched this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfEfLGL59GI on meguiars detailing clay and I have a question.
How many clay bars do you need to fully do the car once? In that vid he did one small section and the clay looked like it was halfway done on one side.
How many clay bars do you need to fully do the car once? In that vid he did one small section and the clay looked like it was halfway done on one side.
From AutoGeek
Two ounces is enough to do three or four vehicles. On average, a vehicle will need to be clayed twice a year. At this rate, one 2 oz. clay bar will last you 18 months to 2 years if used on the same vehicle.
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