Suggestions for New Paint

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Novice here so keep that in mind

I recently purchased a new vehicle from the dealership and am looking for some recommendations

I am wanting advice on what to apply to my paint finish and with what and am looking for a what would be best to use to fit all the criteria that I have.

#1)
I am getting to old to spend ALL DAY " waxing" my vehicle and its getting more and more like work, maybe because I do it all by hand maybe I should apply and or remove with a machine cause I am slap wore out after applying then removing the wax. So should I use a machine or not? And does anyone apply with a machine or is that just for removal.

#2) The shine is not as important as the longevity of the product-- I have a white vehicle so its not going to blow anyone away with how it looks.I HAVE NEVER had any product last more than a couple weeks MAX- 99% of the time only a few days to a week- never feels slick after the first wash even if its been only a day or two. I recently purchased some carpro stuff that you spray on and was great for a week then back to the same old water sheeting with little beading and zero slickness. My goal would be for it to last 3 months( is that asking to much ? ) My vehicle is not parked in a garage but sits in the shade under a tall oak canopy.

Cost is not that big of an issue but I am not going to spend $450 on that fancy can of wax I saw advertised somewhere

What do you think?

Thanks fellas
 
4 star paint protection,easy on and incredibly easiest to remove provides slickness like no other and durability is decent.
 
Congrats on the new car and welcome to the forum.

On #1 - DA's are primarily used to perform paint correction (polish / compound) and apply wax. It's rare that anyone would machine remove product.

On #2, sounds like you should invest in a semi-permanent coating (i.e. CQuartz, Opti Coat, Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Coating). These will last up to years if maintained. The caveat is there is a bit of prep before doing such an expensive coating. Full paint correction is the norm. (i.e. wash, decon, clay, remove all the mild to moderate defects from the clear coat, etc...)

First stop would be to visit the detailing how to's section:
Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides

The next stop is to weigh the end result you want to achieve with the time and energy you're willing to invest. It may be worth your while to just seek a reputable AGO (Auto Geek Online) detailer in your area once or twice a year. Where are you located??

For one of my clients, a typical properly done detail event is between 8 and 12 hours. More if a semi perm coating is requested.
 
I think spray waxes will work well for you. What I have my dad do for his black BMW is to use Prima Hydro MAX spray sealant as a base coat for protection. Takes 5-10 minutes. You spray it on, wipe it off, like Windex or a quick detailer.

To maintain, after the car is washed but while it is still wet, he sprays on Prima hydro was as you dry. Even without hydro MAX, hydro wax as you dry could be your protection if you use it every drying session.

On my cars I use a coating like optimum gloss coat that lasts several years. But my dad doesn't have patience to apply coatings, so spray sealants work better for him. Since you usually wipe the car down with a spray detailer anyway after every wash, the Prima products are great for ease of use.

I have yet to find an easier way to keep a car protected with less time spent than these spray products.

Prima hydro and hydro max are also on sale right now at auto geek.
 
Any decent paint sealant should fit the bill. 4 Star, Wolfgang 3.0 HD Poxy etc. All can be quickly and easily applied and removed by hand. Excellent durability and great shine too.
 
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