We literally made a mixture of wax, mirror glaze, and a lot of polish, and just rubbed it directly on the dirty paint. This concoction made the car shiny, but more importantly, did a good job of temporarily covering all the swirl marks we were making.
When we did use water, it was sprayed from a power washer directly onto car exteriors and engine bays with zero training on which tips are safe to use or where in the engine bay to avoid. We were also in charge of removing the tape that some panels still had, but were never provided any chemicals to help with leftover residue. Instead, we were told to rub the residue with towels until it was gone, which, of course, only further marred the new paint.
A product like 3M Adhesive Remover would have been a safer alternative. Luckily, in the case of our photo-model Miata, the owner specifically requested the dealer do no cosmetic work to the car during the pre-delivery inspection.
She also told the dealer to leave the protective tape on. Start with a hand wash, using the two-bucket system, of course. One bucket for clean water, one for the water coming off the sponge or rag. With the car clean, take a good look at the paint.
If so, you will need to apply polish later. Knowing this will see some track time, the owner chose to have a clear bra applied to the hood and fenders for future protection, so that part should stay safe for now. The next step may be the most important. Before waxing, check the paint for contaminants. The easiest way to check is by rubbing the paint with your hand in a sandwich bag.
Does it feel rough or bumpy? Not to ruin the suspense, but in about 99 percent of cases, you will find contaminants not visible to the naked eye. Post by Carter3 » Wed Jun 01, am. Post by Raymond » Wed Jun 01, am. Post by cheesepep » Wed Jun 01, am. Post by Jags » Wed Jun 01, am. Post by tim » Wed Jun 01, am. Post by Green Nut » Wed Jun 01, pm. Post by Shallowpockets » Wed Jun 01, pm. Post by BW » Wed Jun 01, pm.
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Post by Mudpuppy » Sat Jun 04, pm. Post by Fieldsy » Sun Jun 05, pm. Privacy Terms. Time: 0. Quick links. New cars Questions on how we spend our money and our time - consumer goods and services, home and vehicle, leisure and recreational activities. Post by Fieldsy » Tue May 31, pm Two people who work in the Auto body field told me new cars should wait to get detailed for a few years. It confused me since I always heard twice a year is usually normal. Any Auto body buffs hear this?
Re: New cars Post by dwickenh » Tue May 31, pm Fieldsy, The only waiting period for sealing the paint on a new vehicle is usually 60 to 90 days from the date the vehicle was built at the factory.
There is no other waiting period for having a new vehicle detailed. I worked in a Body shop and managed 4 shops for a corporation. Just make sure you know what the "detail" entails to make sure it is agreeable to "dress the leather" or detail the engine compartment.
Some people would rather not mess with the leather or the engine compartment. Hope this is helpful, Dan. The market is the most efficient mechanism anywhere in the world for transferring wealth from impatient people to patient people. Post by dbr » Tue May 31, pm Never?
Well, my last car went sixteen years and was never "detailed" and we have another one now at thirteen years. There were several before that kept to ages on the road of over ten years and no detailing. I don't think I drove around in trash all that time.
Post by dwickenh » Tue May 31, pm Detailing is a personal choice, not a requirement for a vehicle. Some people feel better with a vehicle that is detailed in the same way they feel better with a new hair cut or hair style. I agree that "never" could be the answer for some people and their vehicles would operate the same as the detailed vehicle. I detail my own vehicles and enjoy the results- plus it keeps the DW happy Dan.
Post by 50ismygoal » Tue May 31, pm I spray my car down at one of those do-it-yourself places Wipe the interior with a wet rag from time to time, maybe quarterly. Post by lthenderson » Tue May 31, pm Not sure what "detailing" means but I wash mine with a pressure washer several times a year. I used to wax them a couple times a year back in the day but the modern hard clear coats makes it unnecessary to do that so I don't.
I usually vacuum the interior when we return from long trips. In my younger days I'd wash the outside and clean the inside myself, but not as precise as today's detailers. Today I rely on the car wash down the street. To each his own, but from my perspective when you keep a car until its life's end a 15 year old paper clip under the seat is Inconsequential.
The surest way to know the future is when it becomes the past. Post by jharkin » Tue May 31, pm There are two concerns with how soon and how often you detail: 1 - Car wax sealing the paint and preventing proper curing of fresh paint. To point 1: When new cars are built the factory paint job is baked in an oven and is fully cured before it leaves the building. You are perfectly safe waxing it the day you take delivery. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more.
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