New car, winter and what to do with new car?

[rlloyd]

I'm hoping to get my new Lexus next week. UPS is delivering my AG order before the car arrives so I should be ready to go. Car is dark metallic blue with parchment leather.

What I'm getting from AG (based on their recommendations)
Pinnacle Concours Interior Kit
Stoner Fabprotex
Wolfgang Cockpit Trim Sealant
Pinnacle Souveran Sizzling Shine Kit
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0

I am also planning on getting PPF added on as soon as I can. I drive a lot and my 01 BMW suffered from lots of front end damage (sand, chips, bugs etc).
Xpel Ultimate:
bikini, fenders, bumper, mirrors, door cups, luggage area
Local xpel authorized dealer said $600 for all. Is that a good price? Should I also get the headlights done?

Having snow on the ground and no access to a garage right now. What should I do first?
My plan was as soon as I get the car:
1) Fabprotex
2) Interior - cleaner, conditioner, cleaner, sealant - is that the correct order?
3) PPF
4) Exterior when weather permits

What would you recommend?

Lastly what is the regular maintenance I should be doing to keep this car looking and smelling new forever?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[ihaveacamaro]

$600 is good for all you're getting if it includes installation.

Also, since you said you drive a lot, yes I would get the headlights done.

If there is snow on the ground you might want to take it to a local coin op and do what you need to there.

For the interior, go from cleaner straight to sealant. Most likely what you have is COATED leather. In that case, all you need to do is clean and then seal.

Don't waste money or time on conditioner, when that is meant to work on uncoated leather.

Regular maintenance is easy: Rinseless washes. This is the method I use (a safe 1 bucket method called the Garry Dean Method)

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr7JoC8ANog]Rinseless Wash with Optimum No Rinse - Garry Dean Wash Method - YouTube[/video]


P.S. You can have it looking good for years, but you won't be able to have it smell like new forever. Eventually the new car smell goes away :/

 

[Andr3wilson]

I have a 2010 Lexus RX350

I really did not get into super detailing it until early 12.

I have brought the car back to life and it still smells new.

Mostly this comes down to CG offensive odour eliminator, extracting the carpets, and regularly cleaning the seats now.

Do have winter floor mats? Those are a good investment at blocking snow.

Now as far as the xpel that is great, but make sure they do not put it on the fog lights. Fog lights heat up a lot more than normal headlights and the film can make them crack over time.

So really do what you can until the weather permits you to do otherwise.

The best time to start car care is when its new! Congrats!