the sales person said there is some wax on it but u should by a quality wax kit and do it yourself---so,,,,,,,,,,,any suggestions? ive been reading aliitle on this board and many recomend getting a zaino kit--anything type kit? and what is the liknk for gettting this? thanks,tugs
ps.,again this is for a new blk on charcoal s 500 45 miles on it.-tugs

 

I would really suggest the TurboWax kit. You can go to www.turbowax.com to see pictures of customer cars, and read more about it. I have tried out most of the waxes out there, including Zaino, Meguair's, Turtlewax Liquid ice, Mother's, Eagle One, and many many others. To me personally, Turbowax blows them all away. It leaves the paint extremely smooth, and gives the car a very deep shine. The kit includes "Turbowax Paint Protection," which leaves a small coat on your car that keeps the car shinning much longer, and easily lets you wipe off the dead bugs after driving. I will be detailing my car with the Turbowax kit this afternoon when I get the car back from the Tint shop. I'll post some pics later today when I'm done.

You can buy their 4oz kit to try out, its only $24 and its good for about 4-5 complete detail jobs. Or you can go ahead and just get their complete 16oz kit for $82, and it comes with applicators and towels as well.

Also, you might want to get a clay bar (any clay bar will work) just to get the stuff out thats stuck in the paint already. Then do the turbowax treatment.

 

Congrats Tugs on the new ride. That new S is sweet looking.

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Thanks for the positive feedback Nick.

The first thing I would suggest is a quality wash kit. A majority of imperfections in paint (especially on black paint) come from improper washing and drying process. I would suggest a quality automotive shampoo, one to two wash mitts, and one or two waffle weave microfiber drying towels. You'll also want two 5 gallon wash buckets to properly wash. For detailed instructions on how to minimize adding imperfections please view our How-to section regarding Understanding the Washing & Drying Process and our Washing & Drying Step by Step Directions.

Poorboy's Wash Kit:
Poorboy's Super Slick & Suds 32oz
Sheepskin Wash Mitt
Waffle Weave Drying Towel

On new vehicles, I do recommend doing a clay bar step, but it is optional. The reason I suggest doing the clay bar process is because during transportation of your vehicle, if it had any time on a train chances are there specs of rail dust on your paint. Rail dust can easily be removed with a clay bar and help prep the paint to accept whatever sealant or wax you plan on putting on to protect the paint. Also, if it was transported on the back of an open truck, it is prone to the same contamination as regular driving.

I am going to suggest the ClearKote Clay Bar Kit which comes with a big 200g clay bar and a 16oz bottle of Clay Lube / Quick Detailer. Keep in mind store bought clay kits are typically 50g bars or 80g bars, so this will last you quite a while. We suggest breaking up the clay into 4 - 5 pieces to use on seperate occassions. Also, if you drop a piece of your clay, throw it out! It can easily pick up contamination on the ground which can damage your paint. Again, the clay will properly prep your paint for the next step.

Now being a brand new car, you will have to assess the paint to see if the dealer induced any imperfections. Often dealers will wash the car or give it a quick detail prior to purchasing and they may have put on swirls prior to receiving the vehicle. If so you may want a light polish to remove them. I am going to skip this recommendation and come back to it if needed.

For protecting your paint, one of my favorite sealants is Menzerna Full Molecular Jacket. It is one of the easiest sealants I have used to date, lasts anywhere from 3 - 6 months (pending on if its garaged, weather conditions, miles driven, etc.), has a great look to it as far as being deep and reflective and leaves the surface very slick. The 32oz bottle of FMJ is much more bang for your buck but it does not come with the applicator pad and microfiber towel like the 16oz kit does.

Many people will stop there and to maintain the look and protection of your vehicle they will pick up a bottle of Menzerna High Gloss Acrylic Shield. This is essentially a spray on Acrylic designed to bond to layers of FMJ which will further enhance the depth and gloss as well as increase protection and surface slickness. It is easy to use, after a wash, prior to drying while the paint is wet, mist the product all over the paint and dry the paint as normal. This method kills two birds with one stone: drying your paint as well as adding a layer of protection as well as added depth and surface slickness.

Other detailers instead of the High Gloss Acrylic Shield, will put a layer of natural carnauba wax on top. This will give the vehicle more of a "wet look" and add depth and gloss sealants typically can not reproduce. Durability on carnauba waxes are expected to last anywhere from 2 - 8 weeks. Many detailers will have a bottle of carnauba wax on hand to save for special events or shows and really give their car that warmer look when needed.

These are some basic suggestions on what I would do to a new vehicle. If you would like me to go more indepth with any step of the way or other processes products available please just say the word. Also, let me know if you'd like some information on protecting your new wheels and interior as well.

Congratulations on the new car!

Sincerely,

George @ Detailed Image

 

Congratulations on the new car! And welcome to the forum!! I agree we should all frequent the site sponsors, but you specifically asked how to find out about Zaino and no one replied. Here's there site: http://video.msn.com/v/us/v.htm?g=A9...4cnbcinvest&p= Post some pics of your new ride!

 

Now for some info; I have some friends who have tried and love Blackfire this product does some pretty impressive stuff.

I have used Menzerna products for a while and like what I see. But every car enthusiast experiments with different products. Have fun.

Here is the Zaino web site. I have talked to these guys, they are great. I have not used their products......yet.

Let us know what happens.

 

Congrats on the new car!