Getting my feet wet

b335i · 04-18-2008, 11:51 PM

Detailers...Thanks to all of you guys and Paul over at CG, finally got my little detailing collection going.

It has been awesome using such great products on my e92.. Hopefully I will post some pics of that the next time I detail her.

Here is the question I have for you guys:
My Dad is picking up a new Black 4Runner tomorrow. I want to help him out and seal the paint etc to avoid swirls from the get go. I was thinking about doing:

Citrus Wash, jetseal109, and 5050 wax.

I don't think a new car would need clay, but if I see anything on the paint I will probably clay it using CG Green clay.

What would you guys suggest? I did search, but most threads are related to BMW prep, I know all cars paint is a lil different. TIA

B335

arabbmw · 04-18-2008, 11:57 PM

im not pro so u you might wanna wait for them to answer but....

i think your plan sounds really good. Im pretty sure claying will be a good idea anyways cause new cars can pick up a lot of dirt during transport. You might also wanna consider taking care of the interior from the get-go as well with some 303 or a similar product.

328i · 04-19-2008, 12:02 AM

I would recommend claying, new cars have contamination from transport, usually from rail dust.

FMINUS · 04-19-2008, 12:23 AM

wow~

Raz335 · 04-19-2008, 01:41 AM

Nice *beginner* collection you have there

As far as claying, it really can't hurt. Even on a brand new car, there can be some overspray and rail dust stuck to the paint from the manufacturing process. I say clay.

L~R~G nor cal · 04-19-2008, 03:06 AM

Congratulations! You have a great start and I am happy to see you received the bug as well!

For a new car prep I would do the following. The funny thing is I did a new car prep today on JerryR's new 335.

We did the following:

Wash with CWC
Clay with green clay
Glaze with CG Revive Glaze
Wax with 50/50

The car turned out amazing! I would recommend a sealant, but do to time restrains Jerry is going to put JetSeal on later.

b335i · 04-20-2008, 08:02 PM

Thanks for the advice guys....I will be doing it tomorrow. Will post pics! Any other suggestions are appreciated!

04-18-2008, 11:51 PM	#1
b335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i, 2012 f10 535i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (3)	Getting my feet wet Detailers...Thanks to all of you guys and Paul over at CG, finally got my little detailing collection going. It has been awesome using such great products on my e92.. Hopefully I will post some pics of that the next time I detail her. Here is the question I have for you guys: My Dad is picking up a new Black 4Runner tomorrow. I want to help him out and seal the paint etc to avoid swirls from the get go. I was thinking about doing: Citrus Wash, jetseal109, and 5050 wax. I don't think a new car would need clay, but if I see anything on the paint I will probably clay it using CG Green clay. What would you guys suggest? I did search, but most threads are related to BMW prep, I know all cars paint is a lil different. TIA B335
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arabbmw Lieutenant 17 Rep 548 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: G hills iTrader: (2)	im not pro so u you might wanna wait for them to answer but.... i think your plan sounds really good. Im pretty sure claying will be a good idea anyways cause new cars can pick up a lot of dirt during transport. You might also wanna consider taking care of the interior from the get-go as well with some 303 or a similar product.
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328i Colonel 153 Rep 2,934 Posts Drives: E46 ///M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: central NJ iTrader: (15)	I would recommend claying, new cars have contamination from transport, usually from rail dust. __________________
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Raz335 Major 55 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LI,NY iTrader: (2)	Nice beginner collection you have there As far as claying, it really can't hurt. Even on a brand new car, there can be some overspray and rail dust stuck to the paint from the manufacturing process. I say clay. __________________ Jerez Black/Fox E93 M3 - Prem 2/Cold/Conv/DCT/EDC/19's/Ext Lthr/Crbn Trim/Enhanced Sound/Sat Mods- 20" BBS LM's DBK/Challenge Catback/Eibachs/Trim wrapped black/Lux Angel eyes/35% Tint
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L~R~G nor cal Perfection Is In The Details 70 Rep 1,044 Posts Drives: 06 E90 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Congratulations! You have a great start and I am happy to see you received the bug as well! For a new car prep I would do the following. The funny thing is I did a new car prep today on JerryR's new 335. We did the following: Wash with CWC Clay with green clay Glaze with CG Revive Glaze Wax with 50/50 The car turned out amazing! I would recommend a sealant, but do to time restrains Jerry is going to put JetSeal on later. __________________ 2006 E90 SG-Dinan Ram Air Intake-Dinan Throttle Body-Dinan Exhaust-19' Hyperblack CSL's-15/5 tint-Matte Black Grills-M3 Spoiler Lip-Amber Delete-Smoke Side Signals
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04-20-2008, 08:02 PM	#7
b335i First Lieutenant 22 Rep 386 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i, 2012 f10 535i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the advice guys....I will be doing it tomorrow. Will post pics! Any other suggestions are appreciated!
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