I am going to pick up my new car in a few days. I would like to know what the best thing to do for new paint is. My goal is to protect it. I have used meguires gold class and it looked great but did not last long. I have also used Nu Finish 2000 (I think that is what it's called) which did not shine like the Gold but it lasted a LONG TIME. So, being that it is new paint, I want to protect it. I told them not to do the pre-pick up waxing 'cause then I'd just be putting the protectant on the wax :/ I have heared good things about NXT. Remember, this is for the first, protective layer...carnuba will go on after the protective layers. I did some research, but I did not find the old threads specific enough along the lines of PROTECTING paint that is NEW.
Thanks a ton

You've got some work ahead of you. I think you will be amazed at how rough the finish is. It needs to be polished before you wax it. I've been using the Griot's products (Fine Hand Polish and Best of Show wax) exclusively. The Klasse all in one product is excellent as well. It will take a lot of elbow grease to get it cleaned up with the polish before you wax it. If you don't have any paint thinner handy, get some. Around the hinges and in the door jambs, you'll find some dull areas that are actually lubricant, I believe. It won't come off without something to cut it. WD-40 will work, too.

That's just the tip of the iceberg, btw. New cars need lots of attention. Check all your fluids, check the air pressure in the tires, put some sort of water remover in the gas tank at your first fill up. Its been sitting with an empty tank and condensation has left moisture in there. Check all your lugnuts. I bet you find one or two that are insanely tight. You'd never be able to change a tire in an emergency situation. Speaking of which, make sure you have a tool kit and all the necessary stuff to change a tire. Make sure there is air in the spare.

You know, the dealer is supposed to do most of this, but it rarely happens. Don't be surprised.

Zaino. It's great stuff. Look it up on the web.

check autopia.org for detailing products.

should i just wash it before polish, or do i need to clay it first? Is this the correct order: wash, polish, polymer based wax for lasting protection, carnuba wax for bling effect. ?
and thanks

ended up getting meguires nxt....heard good things 'bout it, but we'll see. maybe i'll throw some zymol on there next.

I highly recommend the stuff from Griot's Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com). Its kinda pricey, but it lasts a long time.

should i just wash it before polish, or do i need to clay it first? Is this the correct order: wash, polish, polymer based wax for lasting protection, carnuba wax for bling effect. ?
and thanks
That's typically what I do. I apply that Nu Finish polish (orange bottle) maybe two or three times a year. Then to make the car really shine and make the color deeper, I apply Mother's Carnuba wax. The carnuba wax glides right on top of the Nu Finish without much effort.

The Nu Finish wax typically lasts about 4-5 months from my experience, and the carnuba wax will only last for about a month. Nu Finish is nice for the winter, because I can apply it in late October and it will keep my car "waxed" until February during the snowy months.

Nothing protects better than RejeX.

You can use it on any painted surface as well as glass.

RejeX is body shop safe and will last up to six months.

Bryan