dave 316 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 I did a search, and found a lot of back and forth of what brands are better, but the question I have is this. I don't want to argue about one company over another. Within the next month I should take delivery. My plan was to clay the entire car as 1st order of business to get a super smooth base. This is where I need some opinions from people who have actually done this. At this point, would it be correct to use a good polish, the finish with a couple of top coats of wax? Any brands that you may have used and had good results with would be helpful. Thanks boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmboy90 Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yes, your plan sounds good. My regimen goes like this: - Wash with microfiber mitt (two bucket method...) - clay bar - polish/sealant - wax I use Poorboys products. If you are interested, I can give you the specific products I use. But whatever you choose, PLEASE use the best microfiber towels--ones that are specific for their intended use. For example, I have microfiber towels for buffing, polishing, quick detailing, some specific for glass, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 would like to hear what you used, as well as what anybody else has had great results with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Five bucks says you get nearly as many different recommendations as responses. I'd suggest finding a product line like Griots, Meguiars, or Mothers and following their recommended regimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 You said you're taking delivery, if your talking a new delivery, do you really want to clay it right out of the gate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Also depends on the color of your color. First wash with Dawn dish soap. the clay, then wash again. If you have a dark color and the dealer left you with swirl marks from cheap towels then you may need to polish before waxing. I prefer Zaino products which for me ends up being an all day project for 3 layers but the look is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 Five bucks says you get nearly as many different recommendations as responses. I'd suggest finding a product line like Griots, Meguiars, or Mothers and following their recommended regimen. I'm sure you are right on this one. I have always used Meguiars yellow 100% carnuba liquid and had good results with it. I was just looking to see if there may be something better. I have never done it in multiple steps from the clay/polish/wax angle before. You said you're taking delivery, if your talking a new delivery, do you really want to clay it right out of the gate? With the claying thing right out of the gate, from what I have read, Its the best way to insure a containment free base for polish and wax, so I thought this would be a good way to go. color is race red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted October 20, 2012 Report Share Posted October 20, 2012 I prefer Zaino products which for me ends up being an all day project for 3 layers but the look is awesome. agreed, Zaino is what I use as well, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 any other ideas/ opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 any other ideas/ opinions? Been using Liquid Glass forever. Easy to use, unlike some other products, and multiple coats just keep building up. It is the only polish on the market that likes the heat. It cures and get harder in the heat. Other waxes, silicones, and polymers all break down in the heat. Use the Liquid Glass Pre-Cleaner only once to prepare the surface. After that, just the polish. I have over 60 coats on my 2001 Ram and it looks like new. 12 coats on the Shelby so far. It only takes about 45 minutes to do the whole car. I also use it on the glass (except the wind shield). Take a look at the 97 reviews given this product on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Glass-LG-100-Ultimate-Polish/product-reviews/B0002JMIEK/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_link_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0 Here is where you can get both the pre-cleaner and polish: http://www.autobarn.net/liqglascarca.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytripper Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 If you have a car that doesnt need claying why do it ? You can check the finish by puting your hand in a sandwhich baggie and gently moving it over the suface. you will feel the contamenents if they are there . You also probably will only need to do the horizontal surfaces . I have been using Klasse high gloss sealant and Blackfire Wet Diamond . Very shiny with good protection .They also like to be layered . Adams makes high quality products too. Machine polishing after claying when new is a neccesary step for max gloss . Have Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 All I did was wash and then two coats of Chemical Guys butter wet wax. I felt no contaminants and saw no need to clay. Looks awesome. Stuff is so easy to use I'll do it every 3 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 IMO...You are so WRONG to CLAY BAR a brand new car.......Surface is already proctected...Just use a good WASH SOAP and then a Good detailer to BRIGHTEN up the SHINE...CLAY BAR is for vehicles that have been EXPOSED to the outside elements for awhile.....If you want something SPECIAL THen contact a professional DETAILER and get your SHELBY ...WET SANDED...Most BRILLANT FINISh and REMOVES ALL PAINT CONTAMINATES and lasts for YEARS.....IMO....Also Clay barring the top of vehicles is WRONG....USE a pROFESSIONAL POLISHER to remove SWIRLES and SCRATCHES...Clay bar the sides of the vehicle to REMOVE ..BRAKE DUST AND ROAD GRIME........REMEBER there is a BIG difference between a BUFFER and a POLISHER.....BRUCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 All y'all are wrong. Down to bare metal and respray - right off the train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 All y'all are wrong. Down to bare metal and respray - right off the train. should i remove the stripes, then hit it with the DA sander, or tape off the stripes? Man this is going to be great! will have to wear sunglasses in the shade when i look at it. Madlock rules. Before svt13 asks, will sanding the paint off increase NVH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnf Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 should i remove the stripes, then hit it with the DA sander, or tape off the stripes? Man this is going to be great! will have to wear sunglasses in the shade when i look at it. Madlock rules. Before svt13 asks, will sanding the paint off increase NVH? No paint = more NVH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 28, 2012 Report Share Posted October 28, 2012 Just pissed myself laughing. Damned prostate! Also, be sure to sand through the glass roof too (if applicable). Best to be thorough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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denohew Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hot bucket of water and joy soap with a soft mitt. denonew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackonblack Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 No paint = more NVH. LMAO...I think if it's cloudy or sunny it increases NVH....! Can you video that for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave 316 Posted October 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 when i get the car, i will video the inside while driving, then i will strip off all of the paint and re-video for any increase in NVH. i've gone on other forums and used other screen names, asked all the same questions, then PM'D all the responding members to death asking the same questions yet again. I'm closing in on making up my mind. just waiting for documentation so i know wether or not i should do it. stay tuned. Oh one last question, will this void my warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011SHELBYGT500CONV Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Been using Liquid Glass forever. Easy to use, unlike some other products, and multiple coats just keep building up. It is the only polish on the market that likes the heat. It cures and get harder in the heat. Other waxes, silicones, and polymers all break down in the heat. Use the Liquid Glass Pre-Cleaner only once to prepare the surface. After that, just the polish. I have over 60 coats on my 2001 Ram and it looks like new. 12 coats on the Shelby so far. It only takes about 45 minutes to do the whole car. I also use it on the glass (except the wind shield). Take a look at the 97 reviews given this product on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Liquid-Glass-LG-100-Ultimate-Polish/product-reviews/B0002JMIEK/ref=cm_cr_pr_top_link_1?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0 Here is where you can get both the pre-cleaner and polish: http://www.autobarn.net/liqglascarca.html The problem is with this product is I can't even buy it to try it. (Precleaner) "NOTE: Not available for sale in the state of California. Non-CARB compliant" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 when i get the car, i will video the inside while driving, then i will strip off all of the paint and re-video for any increase in NVH. i've gone on other forums and used other screen names, asked all the same questions, then PM'D all the responding members to death asking the same questions yet again. I'm closing in on making up my mind. just waiting for documentation so i know wether or not i should do it. stay tuned. Oh one last question, will this void my warranty? No, no, no. FIRST, you drain all the oil. It's only in there for shipping purposes anyway and just adds extra weight (and NVH). NEXT you rev it as high as you can while keeping the clutch 30% depressed. The red illuminated area of the tach is the "safe" zone and you never want to dip below it. THEN you strip the paint, do the hokey pokey and start your NVH analysis, but not without FIRST doing the same with the car turned-off to establish an empirical baseline. Lather, rinse, repeat. (Just install your Watts Link first) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 No, no, no. FIRST, you drain all the oil. It's only in there for shipping purposes anyway and just adds extra weight (and NVH). I heard the oil was to prevent rust in the motor while sitting in the rain for prolonged periods on Ramp 51. I could be wrong, but that's what the rumors say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 The problem is with this product is I can't even buy it to try it. (Precleaner) "NOTE: Not available for sale in the state of California. Non-CARB compliant" Sorry about that. That's what you get for living in the Peoples Republic of California. I recommend moving to FL. I will check with our local UPS office tomorrow. If I can legally do so, I will buy some Pre-Cleaner and ship it to you at no charge (if you PM me your address). Just doing my part to roll back the rising tide of Communism that is overtaking this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrawkit Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 DAVE316 ..... I am by no means trying to be rude....BUT RRR UU ON DRUGS......Not only I am worrierd about you ruining your new RIDE BUT also about you DRIVING such a POWERFUL Vehicle..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Sorry about that. That's what you get for living in the Peoples Republic of California. I recommend moving to FL. I will check with our local UPS office tomorrow. If I can legally do so, I will buy some Pre-Cleaner and ship it to you at no charge (if you PM me your address). Just doing my part to roll back the rising tide of Communism that is overtaking this country. Hell, most farts aren't CARB compliant nowadays - unless you've paid off Sacramento in advance. Lived in SoCal for 7 years and, despite loving the area, I just couldn't stand a government located farther away than most European countries are from one another handing down one asinine edict after another intended to find the maximum point at which people pay-up rather than pack-up. They got MY decision back around '01. So. What do I do? Marry a woman from the Democratic People's Republic of New Jersey - where everything is based upon being a nickel cheaper than Manhattan. Can't win for losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hell, most farts aren't CARB compliant nowadays - unless you've paid off Sacramento in advance. Lived in SoCal for 7 years and, despite loving the area, I just couldn't stand a government located farther away than most European countries are from one another handing down one asinine edict after another intended to find the maximum point at which people pay-up rather than pack-up. They got MY decision back around '01. So. What do I do? Marry a woman from the Democratic People's Republic of New Jersey - where everything is based upon being a nickel cheaper than Manhattan. Can't win for losing. Bring her down here to the free state of FL. One of the last bastions of freedom left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Bring her down here to the free state of FL. One of the last bastions of freedom left! Amen. In the process of buying a home there while relocating our main residence to TX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngotSilverSnake Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Amen. In the process of buying a home there while relocating our main residence to TX. Look forward to having you here as one of the brotherhood. Where are you buying the house in FL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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