dman
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Not a pro, but I know a bit about detailing and managed to keep my current car looking pretty nice for a decade now. Picking up a brand new Mazda3 next week, already told the dealer not to wash the car.
Due to space and time constraints, I'll be unable to carry out any machine polishing at this time.
I want to protect the new car until it can be properly detailed, it's going to be parked outside. I was planning on prewashing, washing, claying, and applying a sealant (or wax). I'm kinda nervous about applying iron remover since I don't want to get it on the black trim, among other things. Have a clay bar, but might try a clay mitt or clay towel instead.
I'm also planning on getting a PPF ASAP, and eventual ceramic coating applied. The detailer who applies the ceramic coating is going to be doing all this prep work again by the time it arrives at his shop.
Does my plan of action sound reasonable? Any advice appreciated. I'm estimating it will be at most a month between time I pick up car until it gets to the detailer.
Due to space and time constraints, I'll be unable to carry out any machine polishing at this time.
I want to protect the new car until it can be properly detailed, it's going to be parked outside. I was planning on prewashing, washing, claying, and applying a sealant (or wax). I'm kinda nervous about applying iron remover since I don't want to get it on the black trim, among other things. Have a clay bar, but might try a clay mitt or clay towel instead.
I'm also planning on getting a PPF ASAP, and eventual ceramic coating applied. The detailer who applies the ceramic coating is going to be doing all this prep work again by the time it arrives at his shop.
Does my plan of action sound reasonable? Any advice appreciated. I'm estimating it will be at most a month between time I pick up car until it gets to the detailer.
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