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Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:11 PM
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I thought I would reply, as I am a vehicle detailer by trade...

Different products work for different people, and different cars and conditions. For fresh paint you want a super fine polish but what you really want is a a few layers of decent wax to protect it - the polish won't last long at all without wax applied over the top. You won't need any super duper shampoos, it should not need to be clay barred if the bodyshop have done their job properly, but if there is any orange peel or contamination on the paintwork (with the back of your hand run it over the bodywork and feel for rough patches or light sharp patches) and you also should not need any products like Iron-X that remove all the particles you get often on a brand new car from the factory. When you say the paintwork is new, you'll need to really let it breathe before you seal it up... do you know what type of paint it was painted in? If its a water based soft paint then it might pay for you to just keep washing it with a clean (maybe a new everytime) high quality wash mit or non abrasive sponge until its had enough time to breath and properly harden underneath.

I personally use any of the Chemical Guy's polish products, which can be bought from CleanYourCar. Although the Super Resin you already have is a good general polish that won't harm your fresh paint. Zymol cleaner wax is also another product I would recommend for most cars, but not for yours as it has a very, very fine cut quality to it.
Dodo Juice products are good, but I have found not as long lasting as some others, which if you want something to put on and leave for months on end - it will do the job but I have found it needs re-applying sooner than other products.

For a wax I use Collinite Marque D'Elegance . It doesn't cost a bomb, is really nice to apply and take off and gives an awesome finish, which is what you want from any wax. The water will bead off nicely, and it is very long lasting too as long as you let it cure and apply a good couple (or more) layers. Apply it sparingly, and lightly, then buff to a shine.

If you have any other questions, or need any advice feel free to drop me a PM.

Last edited by oVerboostUK; Mar 15, 2012 at 11:15 PM.
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