Ok,now that so many people are going to be getting brand spanking new cars i thought it would be a good idea to talk about new car care.i dont want this thread to get into a fight between brands, No zaino vs tropi-care or any other brand.I want this to be more into things to do to keep it nice and appropriate times to do it.Like,is it safe to claybar and polish the car the day you get it.ive heard that cars are transported by trains,and rail dust can embed into the paint.So lets hear some opinions from other people about what they have done with previous brand new cars.

 

This would probably be more productive in the Care and Maintenance section

 

Yes, many cars are trainsported by train which rail dust will accumulate on the paint in areas that didn't have plastic rap, which is usually the sides... Also cars that are transported via boat have a lot of crap on them too, just not rail dust. Some new car dealerships will clay their cars, but most wont. Cost them too much money and 99% of the people who buy them wont care or even notice. But anyways, yes, clay it, yes buff it (because most dealers usually suck at washing cars properly, again due to cost and most people not caring and the fact they get washed mult times) and yes wax or seal it. When I bought my Camry, that next day I spent the whole day detailing it... its good to get on it right away cuz then you got a fresh start. As far as maint after that, if you keep up, meaning washing regularly (at least once a week), then you should be good on waxing every other month and maybe claying every six months and full details only once a year... thats what my Camry plan is... but I'm actually waxing every month just cuz.

 

We all know that to maintain an engine, will increase longevity. Same rules apply for paint, vinyl, leather, plastic, rubber, etc...

You should detail a vehicle two times/year to maintain the quality of the paint. My 2005 Mitusbishi Lancer still looks like it came off the lot. Granted, I detail cars for a living, so I guess you could call me ****, but hey, I take care of mine, and my customer's investments.

Oxidation occurs slowly, and on EVERY vehicle out there, whether you live in Southern California, or in Northern Ontario. Detailing paint keeps the oxidation to a minimum, and protects the paint from environmental pollutants. Keep the oxidation away, and your paint stays looking great.

Take two days a year to really polish, and wax your car. A good vacuuming and interior cleaning once a month or so is always a good idea, to help prevent staining, damage, etc...

 

so when you do a FULL detail,what all do you do?

 

haha, well...
Wash
Clay
Wash
Buff - usually several steps, working down to the perfect finish
Seal paint (usually two coats)

Wheels:
Wash
clay
seal
tire dressing

Int.
depends...

 

i detail my car every friggin week its gotten so addicting. i dont wax though. i wax it the first day i take her out of the garage for the season and i keep up on her with meguiars quick wax. i recommend using some interior cleaner(not armor all) also use detailing brushes to keep the vents clean and the crap out of all the nooks and stuff. and its good to check all your fluid levels at the same time you wash. and everymonth i use white lithium grease on the hinges and silicone spray on the weatherstriping

 

i agree, when i first joined here not knowing i zainoed and washed my first custom paint job off in under 2 years thinking that every time i drove it i had to wash it and protect it. that's garbage but you should take care of your paint and do what's necessary depending on it's environment and your driving.

it is possible to wash a paint job off!



as funny as that is.