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When I get my new car is there anything I should do as far as cleaning it to give it a protective coat of some sort. Should I do anything to the new paint? Interior? Bunny need your expert advice!

MAlby7,May 4 2006, 01:01 AM Wrote:When I get my new car is there anything I should do as far as cleaning it to give it a protective coat of some sort.  Should I do anything to the new paint? Interior?  Bunny need your expert advice!
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Any type of paint sealant and uv protectant wax/polish is a great idea!

regular service is the key....dont go months between cleaning...and above all when you see bird s*** and other contaminants...CLEAN THEM OFF ASAP!!!!

But yeh..paint sealant is good to do!

SCOTCH GUARD!

Bunny you need to invent the car condom..

microbunny,May 4 2006, 06:53 AM Wrote:

MAlby7,May 4 2006, 01:01 AM Wrote:When I get my new car is there anything I should do as far as cleaning it to give it a protective coat of some sort.  Should I do anything to the new paint? Interior?  Bunny need your expert advice!
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Any type of paint sealant and uv protectant wax/polish is a great idea!

regular service is the key....dont go months between cleaning...and above all when you see bird s*** and other contaminants...CLEAN THEM OFF ASAP!!!!

But yeh..paint sealant is good to do!
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Bunny you've seen my car. I don't think oxygen touches it between cleanings I clean it so much!

MAlby7,May 4 2006, 11:16 AM Wrote:Bunny you've seen my car.  I don't think oxygen touches it between cleanings I clean it so much!
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lol..thats awesome

Hey all! I picked up my new Focus on Friday and am wanting to keep it looking good. I have read some of the detailling suggestions both here and on other forums. I am wondering about the correct drying procedures. Is there any real difference if I use a chamois, or towel?

Will one leave scratches, or mar the finish?

Can one wax a car too much, or is that a personal preferrence issue?

This is my first new car (just replaced a '91 Escort) and am unsure as to what to do next. So, I thought I'd tag along with this thread to get some tips.

07ZX5GFX,Sep 26 2006, 08:11 PM Wrote:Hey all!  I picked up my new Focus on Friday and am wanting to keep it looking good.  I have read some of the detailling suggestions both here and on other forums.  I am wondering about the correct drying procedures.  Is there any real difference if I use a chamois, or towel?

Will one leave scratches, or mar the finish?

Can one wax a car too much, or is that a personal preferrence issue?

This is my first new car (just replaced a '91 Escort) and am unsure as to what to do next.  So, I thought I'd tag along with this thread to get some tips.
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Well, seems proper enough. I have been using The Absorber for over two years now, and swear by it. They're $20 at Crappy Tire, and work wonders! I'd give it a once over with a good paste wax before winter to protect from salt/sand, and wait till summer hits before getting too involved with waxes and whatnot.

I've also been using The Absorber for a little while now. The thing is great. No streaks, fast drying time, and best of all, it's designed to be put away while still wet!! No air drying space needed. I was using a chamois for a bit, but I was never satisfied. The Absorber is great for the money! Simoniz also makes their own version of the product, but every time I check C.Tire, they never have it in stock.

Absorber.

Simoniz.

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP IT CLEAN.

As well as it dries, it can also leave fine scratches and swirls.

I suppose I could read the instructions when I buy one, but, do I swipe it across the car, or place it on the car and pat dry it?

As far as paste waxes go, is the NXT worth the $30? If I wax it within the next week or so should that be ok (as euro_zx5 suggests before the snow flies), or should I do it more frequently and stop about the first snow fall?

I'm sorry to be such a noob, but as I said, this is my first new car. The cars I had driven before were in various stages of rust and made it difficult to wash them properly. For the most part I just drove them through the car wash at the gas stations.

I dunno, it's still a brand new car. Some may say don't wax it yet, i'd say if you want to wax it before the snow hits, do it on a somewhat warm day, and after properly washing it.

Any coating is better than NO coating... simple put. I think I'm gonna try the new turtle was line this year... I use the Meguirs Gold class stuff now works good for me...