I have been doing a lot of research on detailing and have been unable to find solid information on how to properly maintain a new car by detailing. Almost all of the information I read was pretaining to detailing an older car, and making dull and rough exterior paint shiny and smooth again. I am interested in how to keep my new car new, preserve, and lengthen the life of my paint, and interior surfaces.
I have never owned a new car and have never needed to be overly involved in detailing. I simply washed my cars with Meguiars Car Wash, and waxed with Meguiars Cleaner Wax. I used Armor All for my interior surfaces. This has been overly confusing to try and learn because depending on who I ask, I often get conflicting advice.
Now that I own a new car, I want to do everything I can possibly do to keep it looking and feeling brand new. I just purchased a black 2011 Scion tC coupe, and it is ready for a wash, and wax (Im not sure on the waxing).
Here are some factors about the environment my vehicle is in: I live close to the beach in South Florida, so there is more than usual salt in the air. I drive 100+ miles every day (Mostly highway), and it rains often making the roads dirty and muddy. This time of year there is a lot of pollen in the air and this accumulates on black cars rapidly causing a medium thickness yellow powdery substance to appear all over the car. I live in an area that requires the use of well water, city water is not an option. I am in the process of cleaning out my garage to make room for the car to be stored as well as a shaded place to perform detailing.
I am hoping to gain some informative advice on what type of products to use, and how to use them properly. I have always used Meguiars and intend on sticking with that brand. What type of wax is suitable for my set of circumstances, how often should I wax the car, and what other products should I use on the exterior? What type of products should I use on the interior surfaces and how often should I use them? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I have never owned a new car and have never needed to be overly involved in detailing. I simply washed my cars with Meguiars Car Wash, and waxed with Meguiars Cleaner Wax. I used Armor All for my interior surfaces. This has been overly confusing to try and learn because depending on who I ask, I often get conflicting advice.
Now that I own a new car, I want to do everything I can possibly do to keep it looking and feeling brand new. I just purchased a black 2011 Scion tC coupe, and it is ready for a wash, and wax (Im not sure on the waxing).
Here are some factors about the environment my vehicle is in: I live close to the beach in South Florida, so there is more than usual salt in the air. I drive 100+ miles every day (Mostly highway), and it rains often making the roads dirty and muddy. This time of year there is a lot of pollen in the air and this accumulates on black cars rapidly causing a medium thickness yellow powdery substance to appear all over the car. I live in an area that requires the use of well water, city water is not an option. I am in the process of cleaning out my garage to make room for the car to be stored as well as a shaded place to perform detailing.
I am hoping to gain some informative advice on what type of products to use, and how to use them properly. I have always used Meguiars and intend on sticking with that brand. What type of wax is suitable for my set of circumstances, how often should I wax the car, and what other products should I use on the exterior? What type of products should I use on the interior surfaces and how often should I use them? Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
