I just bought a new Kia Optima EX. This is the first car I'll be able to take care of using quality products and hopefully proper technique from new. Today I washed it with Zaino Z7 using the 2 bucket technique with Grit Guards and a Micro-Chenille mitt. I've read that dealers will use products with allot of fillers to hide swirls so I was wondering what it would look like after the wash. I think the paint looks pretty good and no obvious swirls. Here are some pictures of the paint after the wash and dry.
I ordered orange and white CCS pads but don't think I'll need to use the orange pad on the car. Next I plan to clay the whole car and then go over the car with the white pad on PC7424 and PoorBoy's Pro Polish. I plan to finish with 1 coat of Zaino Z5 and 2 coats of Z2. I'm debating putting 1-2 coats of a good Carnauba wax over the Zaino. I'm also going to Zaino the wheels. For the tires I'm either going to use 303 or Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss. I also have Poorboy's Natural Look if that is a better choice. I also ordered Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant, & Polish for the headlights and taillights.
I do have 2 question areas.
For this rubber strip should I use 303 or is something else better for these strips?
What do I use on the pebble paint areas by the windows?
Any help with my technique or products will be greatly appreciated. I know its not a BMW or a Cadillac, but I want to start this car off right and keep it looking good and protected for the next 10-15 years. This is also the first car I've owned with leather interior so I'm reading all the posts that talk about leather care.
I ordered orange and white CCS pads but don't think I'll need to use the orange pad on the car. Next I plan to clay the whole car and then go over the car with the white pad on PC7424 and PoorBoy's Pro Polish. I plan to finish with 1 coat of Zaino Z5 and 2 coats of Z2. I'm debating putting 1-2 coats of a good Carnauba wax over the Zaino. I'm also going to Zaino the wheels. For the tires I'm either going to use 303 or Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss. I also have Poorboy's Natural Look if that is a better choice. I also ordered Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant, & Polish for the headlights and taillights.
I do have 2 question areas.
For this rubber strip should I use 303 or is something else better for these strips?
What do I use on the pebble paint areas by the windows?
Any help with my technique or products will be greatly appreciated. I know its not a BMW or a Cadillac, but I want to start this car off right and keep it looking good and protected for the next 10-15 years. This is also the first car I've owned with leather interior so I'm reading all the posts that talk about leather care.
