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So I'm a proud new owner of a brand new 2011 SCrew in sterling gray. Just brought her home this past weekend from my local dealership. I want to make sure the paint is prepped and protected from here on out.
Don't know how long it's been sitting on that lot, or how they've washed it so wanted to get some suggestions.
I'm definitely going to wash and clay, but should I polish before I seal and protect?
no need to clay bar a brand new truck...unless you got something on it all ready...wash and some good wax should do it. enjoy your new truck.
__________________ 08 FX4... Flowmaster Exhaust, line-X, Sky Jacker leveling kit. 305/55/20 BFG M/T KM2 mounted on 20 X 9 Carol Shelby wheels. AIRAID CAI & Throttle Body Spacer. Projector/Halo headlamps and LED Tails & 3rd brake lights,custom upper and lower Grill. Edge Evolution. Interior/Exterior LED lighting, NFAB step bars.
I washed, clayed, and waxed mine once the temps got below 100F this summer and it looks great.
He's talking about a brand new truck here !! I did the same to mine and agree with you.
__________________ 08 FX4... Flowmaster Exhaust, line-X, Sky Jacker leveling kit. 305/55/20 BFG M/T KM2 mounted on 20 X 9 Carol Shelby wheels. AIRAID CAI & Throttle Body Spacer. Projector/Halo headlamps and LED Tails & 3rd brake lights,custom upper and lower Grill. Edge Evolution. Interior/Exterior LED lighting, NFAB step bars.
I disagree with not claybarring the brand new truck.
I would say that claybarring the truck right off the lot is one of the most important times to do it. There are all kinds of contaminants and blemishes on and in the clear coat. Rail dust is very common and needs to be removed as soon as possible.
I bought my Platinum and immediately washed, claybarred and applied Zaino wax to it. I have continued to do that minus the clay bar and my truck after 18 months has not one swirl or spider swirls.
Detail a brand new truck?
08 FX4... Flowmaster Exhaust, line-X, Sky Jacker leveling kit. 305/55/20 BFG M/T KM2 mounted on 20 X 9 Carol Shelby wheels. AIRAID CAI & Throttle Body Spacer. Projector/Halo headlamps and LED Tails & 3rd brake lights,custom upper and lower Grill. Edge Evolution. Interior/Exterior LED lighting, NFAB step bars.
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