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Old 12-02-2013, 08:29 PM
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do new cars come waxed and polished? what is the proper new car prep procedure?
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Old 12-02-2013, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006_C350
do new cars come waxed and polished? what is the proper new car prep procedure?
If you are OCD, then the best procedure is to not let the dealer prep the car. Even if prepped I would wax it. Mine came waxed but I will redo it.
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do they come waxed from the factory? or does the factory just slap some paint on it and call it a day?
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id recommend taking it home and washing it, and then putting a sealant on it every 3-4 months. taking care of the car yourself is a lot easier than most people think.
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id recommend taking it home and washing it, and then putting a sealant on it every 3-4 months. taking care of the car yourself is a lot easier than most people think.
What kind/brand of sealant do you use?

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Let's say the car that I turned in has smoother paint than the new one I got.
Dealer will only give it a quick wax so it looks good at delivery.

I went home washed / clayed / waxed with my DA system.

http://www.autogeek.net/dual-action-polishers.html
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