yangster

I will be picking up a new 2011 IS 350C soon. It is currently being built, so it will be as new as it can be -- No time sitting on the dealer's lot waiting to be sold. The color is Matador Red. Any recommendations on how long I should wait to put something on it??? and any recommendations on what to use for that first application?
Thanks,
Bill.

slawek65

You can do it right away. Factory paint is " baked " in much higher temp then in body shop so is cure very fast. As for first application - milion options.

ArmyofOne

Its never too soon to wax a brand new car. Get protection on it ASAP, the sooner the better!

eyezack87

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Are you planning to have the car outside or in the garage? Also, how often would you prefer to wax and whatnot. There are waxes that last a few weeks to a few months in the market right now. Many factors to consider so please list your criteria so we can help you further

yangster

Car is for the wife. Parked in garage at home. She works a couple days a week and parks outside in the sun. I would like something that provides maximum protection, easy to apply, lasts a long time and shines out the wahzoo! ha, not asking too much am I??? LOL. Currently, I have a MB and am using NXT with applications about every 4 mo. It goes on easy and I can use the orbital to take the dried wax off.

TripleL

Congrat's on your new ride!

I have MRM and love it! I was warned that some of the new paints in general are pretty soft and don't resist etching from bird dropping etc very well and to wax it as soon as I got the car home. That's what I did back in 2005 and the car has held up beautifully!!

FWIW I use Collinite. It has a nice warm glow to it and really protects well and lasts. GL!

eyezack87

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Collinite 845 seems to be up your alley. Its easy to apply and lasts pretty long. Due to the hybrid qualities it has, it also has a slight glow from the carnauba

embolism

Tell the dealer not to touch the car. They will probably try to wash it for you and add the dealer swirl option for free...

some even send the new cars through their "detail" operations, which put rotaries into the hands of people that do not know what they are doing with them so you get holograms and other surprises that will show up once the dealer glazes wash off your car...

when you get it home, wash, clay if required (do the baggie test), and put on 2 coats of collinite, 12 hours apart...

repeat 6 months later or just before winter...

Jetfire

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since you live in georgia, your car is probably coming on a train. you're probably gonna have rail dust. do a clay before you wax.

yangster

Thanks for the help. My car will be coming in via the Port of Jacksonville, FL. Not sure if it comes in via train or trailer from there. My guess would be trailer, but who knows.

Collinite 845...wow. I never heard of that. I guess I start researching it. Thanks again.

jfelbab

I'd add that you are just approaching the heavy pollen season, Love Bugs are just waking up and birds are migrating now so I'd get the paint protected as soon as possible.

embolism

Not much to it. It's a hybrid sealant/wax that is the best bang for the buck out there (about $15 a bottle). The packaging is generic, the company doesn't market it, but it's in every detailer's arsenal for winter prep. Should be the consistency of milk when you use it (shake it up real good, and during application -- keep your finger over the cap just in case). I put my bottle in a warm water bath about 20 min before I need it. Put it on really thin. Once the applicator pad is primed, it literally takes a few drops to do a panel. Once you do the whole car, it should be dry. Wipe it off with a clean microfibre, should be real easy. I wait 12 hours btw coats b/c of the sealant properties (most sealers require cure time). 845 also does not have cleaners so you can use it on top of dedicated sealers as a last stage product. You can also use it on glass, your rims (to keep brake dust from sticking to them), and inside the wheel barrels.

Since845 also has carnauba in it you get a warmer glow than just a coated in plastic look like some of the purely synthetic stuff.

I think that covers it...

ArmyofOne

Covers it very well. Love me some Collinite!

mooretorque

Nothing much to add to the above other than I would definitely clay. Doesn't take long and then you'll KNOW your entire surface is clean.
I'm a Zaino fan but certainly recognize that there are other paths.

And I add another vote to the "as soon as possible" column: once we get a few 60-70 F days, you're going to have plenty of bug splatter to deal with down here, too.

And congratulations on the new whip!

Angelo

ASAP if you can. Get it done before it's to late.

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