So we just got a new Chevy Impala for my wife and I was able to talk her into black. I am wanting to get some good protection on it asap to help me keep it looking decent. I was wondering what the best combo would be to start it off with, the paint is is good shape with very minimal if any swirls. I was thinking of doing ES-P topped with Meguiars #26 paste wax but I am open to any recommendations. Also do you recommend putting a sealant on the wheels inside and out to help protect the paint on those as well? I am familiar with Poorboy`s products and have started using Adam`s and Chemical guys recently as well.
Bought a new car, what should be the first course of action?
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Ronkh
Wax Waster
Since you know the pb line I would suggest:
Wash
Clay
EX-P
Natty`s blue or black as a topper
You may want to also polish.
Wash
Clay
EX-P
Natty`s blue or black as a topper
You may want to also polish.
LEDetailng
New member
Welcome to Autopia,
Looks like you know what you`re doing. Your process looks good to me. Most definitely seal the wheels, wheels off if you can. I`d recommend Finish Kare high temp paste wax for the wheels. You could top the PB`s sealant with Meguiar`s M26 or a PB`s wax as Ron recommended.
FK 1000p is Inexpensive and very durable and very highly recommended by many.
Link:
Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax 15 oz.
Try the baggie test on the paint, you more than likely will need to clay your paint. Is your paint swirl and 100% scratch free?
If not, I would recommend polishing. Maybe you were going to clay and polish, but just skipped that portion of your new car prep.
Looks like you know what you`re doing. Your process looks good to me. Most definitely seal the wheels, wheels off if you can. I`d recommend Finish Kare high temp paste wax for the wheels. You could top the PB`s sealant with Meguiar`s M26 or a PB`s wax as Ron recommended.
FK 1000p is Inexpensive and very durable and very highly recommended by many.
Link:
Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Paste Wax 15 oz.
Try the baggie test on the paint, you more than likely will need to clay your paint. Is your paint swirl and 100% scratch free?
If not, I would recommend polishing. Maybe you were going to clay and polish, but just skipped that portion of your new car prep.
Thanks for the tips! I have been detailing my own cars and some friends/neighbors for a while now but haven`t done much lately with work and kids keeping me busy. I had an account but it was connected to an old email and was removed a while back I assume so I am starting fresh again.
I wasn`t sure if I should polish it since it seemed mostly swirl free, but I do have some SSR1 that I can run over the entire car with before sealing. I am always open to trying new products and appreciate the recommendations! I will pick up some of the hi-temp wax and get that on the wheels before the brake dust begins to build.
I had some Natty`s blue but I used it up so it looks like I am ordering another batch. Thanks again for the tips and recommendations, I hadn`t been keeping up with my cars as I should have and wanted to make sure I help set myself up for success with this new one from the start. I will be sure to post up some before/after pics once I tackle this beast.
I wasn`t sure if I should polish it since it seemed mostly swirl free, but I do have some SSR1 that I can run over the entire car with before sealing. I am always open to trying new products and appreciate the recommendations! I will pick up some of the hi-temp wax and get that on the wheels before the brake dust begins to build.
I had some Natty`s blue but I used it up so it looks like I am ordering another batch. Thanks again for the tips and recommendations, I hadn`t been keeping up with my cars as I should have and wanted to make sure I help set myself up for success with this new one from the start. I will be sure to post up some before/after pics once I tackle this beast.
Since you are an old Autopian from way-back, I am glad you did not get swindled into paying for a dealer-applied "sealant". I think we all know how that can turn out.
While I am old-school wax, I am sure many Autopians will recommend a new-technology coatings as THE way to keep a new car exterior looking its best and offering the best protection against etching from bug splatter, bird bombs, and environmental chemical fallout. There are many choices now from a plethora of manufacturers. Just check out this forum`s store for options. It`s a good way to protect your paint if you do not have a lot of time to polish-and-wax on regular basis, even though the initial expense of a coating seems to be more.
I use Collinite 915 Marques D`elegance Wax myself, BUT , as stated ,I am old school. I just like a quality carnauba hybrid and this wax has that trade-mark carnauba look and shine along with some lasting durability for daily drivers. And the water beading is outstanding, so when you wash your car and blow dry it with a leaf blower (Poor mans` Metro blow dryer) the water rolls right off. It`s "easy" ( I wouldn`t say fool-proof, though) to apply: wax-on-wax-off, at least in my experience and methodology. Some wait a few minutes, but NEVER let it dry or apply it in the hot sun or you will have one dickens of a time to remove it.
While I am old-school wax, I am sure many Autopians will recommend a new-technology coatings as THE way to keep a new car exterior looking its best and offering the best protection against etching from bug splatter, bird bombs, and environmental chemical fallout. There are many choices now from a plethora of manufacturers. Just check out this forum`s store for options. It`s a good way to protect your paint if you do not have a lot of time to polish-and-wax on regular basis, even though the initial expense of a coating seems to be more.
I use Collinite 915 Marques D`elegance Wax myself, BUT , as stated ,I am old school. I just like a quality carnauba hybrid and this wax has that trade-mark carnauba look and shine along with some lasting durability for daily drivers. And the water beading is outstanding, so when you wash your car and blow dry it with a leaf blower (Poor mans` Metro blow dryer) the water rolls right off. It`s "easy" ( I wouldn`t say fool-proof, though) to apply: wax-on-wax-off, at least in my experience and methodology. Some wait a few minutes, but NEVER let it dry or apply it in the hot sun or you will have one dickens of a time to remove it.
Accumulator
Well-known member
jricharc- Heh heh, surprised you *wanted* your wife to have a black car!
I`d sure want something more durable/protective than M26 on it (and I myself would use the FK1000P). And yeah, either coat or seal (again, FK1000P) the wheels.
The Collinite would probably look better to most people, but I`ve basically quit using due to protection/durability shortcomings compared to the FK.
I`d sure want something more durable/protective than M26 on it (and I myself would use the FK1000P). And yeah, either coat or seal (again, FK1000P) the wheels.
The Collinite would probably look better to most people, but I`ve basically quit using due to protection/durability shortcomings compared to the FK.
Haha yea, it`s been a while since I had a black vehicle, I switched to red for my last two and man black just looks so good when it`s kept up. This car has the body lines to pull it off so I wanted to get back to the dark side... hopefully I didn`t bite off more than I can chew but I am up for the challenge, my oldest son might learn how to start waxing the car too.. haha
Mary B
New member
Hello and Welcome to a black Chevy. I have the Malibu. Love it !
You can`t go wrong with PB`s products. Should get you some great results.
Sealant topped with Wax, some of my favorite things.
You can`t go wrong with PB`s products. Should get you some great results.
Sealant topped with Wax, some of my favorite things.
Hello and Welcome to a black Chevy. I have the Malibu. Love it !
You can`t go wrong with PB`s products. Should get you some great results.
Sealant topped with Wax, some of my favorite things.
Thanks, I spent over $100 on the products but I have everything I need coming this week so I can tackle her this weekend.