What method on new car

[dfa]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
Thanks,
DFA

 

[Jeremy1976]

It would depend on the paint condition. Are there dealer prep swirls in the paint? Do a baggie test to see if it needs to be clayed. If both of those check out do a 2 bucket wash or WW or RW then wax, seal, or apply a coat.

Congrats on the new Vette!

 

[Blackdevil77]

First of all, congrats on the awesome car! Post some pics!!!

And also, I second what Jeremy said It depends on the condition of the paint. Usually a wash, clay and light polish with a good sealant should set you on your way. There shouldn't be a need to compound a new car. I don't think I've ever taken delivery of a new car that the dealer butchered that badly.

 

[GSKR]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
Thanks,
DFA

I like Jeremy suggestion.However I'm not a fan of ww or Rw especially on a black car.For me it's the hose.Are you looking for simplicity or go nuts?

 

[FUNX650]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette
Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do
to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
Thanks,
DFA

For starters:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...-detail-your-brand-new-car-mike-phillips.html


Bob

 

[TTQ B4U]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?

Drive the hell out of it for a couple weeks then worry about detailing it

or

See Bob's link, then drive the hell out of it.

 

[tdekany]

First of all, congrats on the awesome car! Post some pics!!!

And also, I second what Jeremy said It depends on the condition of the paint. Usually a wash, clay and light polish with a good sealant should set you on your way. There shouldn't be a need to compound a new car. I don't think I've ever taken delivery of a new car that the dealer butchered that badly.

You should talked with some professional detailers if you want to hear horror stories about new cars.

 

[VISITOR]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
Thanks,
DFA

wash, clay, light polish, and then protect with your choice of LSP. i wouldn't worry about full correction at this point in season since the colder (winter) weather will be here shortly. what do you have as far as supplies including polishers?

 

[custmsprty]

Trade it in for a white one like Ron LOL!

 

[tdekany]

I just bought a new Black 2017 Corvette Grand Sport. What would you suggest I do to start out with cleaning and polishing it ?
Thanks,DFA

Since you are asking, i'd correct the paint right away and coat it. Otherwise you will be fighting swirl marks week after week.

 

[ronkh57]

Trade it in for a white one like Ron LOL!

Wow

 

[ronkh57]

Wash
Clay
Wash
Polish
Wash
Coat it...........

 

[dfa]

Thanks everyone for the advise.
I didn't have the dealer do any doll up. The paint did not need to have any clay bar work as it was very clean. I washed it using the two bucket method. The weather was not warm enough to apply any wax so I hand polished it with Adam's Revive Polish. The next day I used Black Fire Midnight Sun Spray Carnauba Wax. Jus before taking it out for a ride I sprayed it down with Kenotek Pro. When I take it out of storage in the spring I'll strip it, polish and apply a good protectant wax such Pinnacle.
Here are a couple of pictures.....

 

[TTQ B4U]

Thanks everyone for the advise.
I didn't have the dealer do any doll up. The paint did not need to have any clay bar work as it was very clean. I washed it using the two bucket method. The weather was not warm enough to apply any wax so I hand polished it with Adam's Revive Polish. The next day I used Black Fire Midnight Sun Spray Carnauba Wax. Jus before taking it out for a ride I sprayed it down with Kenotek Pro. When I take it out of storage in the spring I'll strip it, polish and apply a good protectant wax such Pinnacle.
Here are a couple of pictures.....

Looks great! Ron's going to want black again