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Old 04-01-2012, 08:25 AM   #5
methodically
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: maryland
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2012 WRX
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Originally Posted by Kean View Post
You can wash, clay, polish, wax, etc. as soon as you take delivery of your new vehicle. Paint applied in a shop environment is a different story. In that scenario you should follow their instructions as there may be a cure time involved.

As for what steps you need to perform on a new car, nothing changes. If you have contamination, use clay, a decon product, etc. If the finish has scratches/marring, correct it by polishing if you wish. If you want to protect it, use your choice of wax/sealant. ....etc, etc.
This... I told the dealership not to TOUCH my car. I didn't even want them to take the plastic off, but it's regulation for inspection in NY where I bought it. I polished with a fine polish to get any slight imperfections out and then used opti-coat on it which I HIGHLY recommend for Japanese paint!
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