In the old days I have read in books to wait six month before you wax or polish a new paint job to give paint time to cure. Most magnums are comming fresh from the factory. What are your thought on this?

Buddy in KY

 

With a clear coat you have to use a liquid low abrasives wax anyway. Long gone are the days of solid color paint jobs that you could easily bring back to a luster with rubbing compound/polish/wax. Now you have to be sure the clear coat is protected from UV and if you have black (UGH!) you have to constantly worry about swirl marks. IMO protect it now.

 

When we sell a new vehicle at the dodge dealer I work for, they all get a coat of wax! So, do it whenever you desire.

 

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I know about those swirl marks.I have owned black car for 50 years. In the old days they did not fade out like other colors. Before the magnum my ride was a black Dakato pickup. It was garage keep which helped. I used Nu Finish car wash(spot free.streak free) that what is says on bottle,it is good and wash it when needed. I polished all the painted surfaces but the sides to protect clear coat. I did not have those swirl marks.

The magnum is Black, my wife's car in pearl white, no swirl marks here.

Buddy in KY

 

swirls can be prevented and or minimized. u just have to use CLEAN 100% cotton towels when cleaning, drying, buffing etc... do not use fabric softener or powder detergent when washing ur towels. these products can get caught in your towels and produce minor scratches in ur paint. u should also remove any threads on the towel. sometimes they use non cotton thread that can scratch the paint. also, a trick i learned from my zaino guy is to wipe/buff vertically on the sides of the car rather than circular motions. this reduces the reflections of any swirl marks in the car. also dont use an orbital unless u really know what ur doin.
i have a black magnum and i love it. i wash it almost every week! i wonder when i'll get tired of washing it.

 

I've been using dri-wash 'n guard for 12 or 13 years now and like if really well, one step wash and protect and no scratches.

 

I've detailed cars for years as a sideline. You are good to go with waxing on a new car right off the dealers lot. The norm of detailing was to use cotton cloths for buffing or diapers. Today, "micro-fiber" towels are the way to go when it comes to detailing your paint. I use a miro-fiber washing pad, then m/f drying waffle chamios, then when it comes to appling wax, a m/f application pad, and m/f buffing towels. This system is the best for any type paint. What you might want to consider before waxing is giving your exterior paint a "clay bar tratment." It's amazing how much 'slicker' your paint will feel with this treatment. Even though the paint is new, it's amazing how much a clay bar treatment will improve your paint's finish. Remember, like painting itself, the results of your detail job will be improved by the prep work. As far as which products to use, this is an arguement with no difinitive answer. It's like the question, "which oil is the best" everyone has their preference, I personally use all of Adam's Polish Products, but my motto is, use what you like and use it often! Good luck on the new ride!

 

Already put two coats on MeGuiars Gold on the Magnum and it only has 300 miles on it. In my eyes extra protection never hurts no matter how new the automobile. It sure does shine....Mineral Gray....Kent

 

I waxed my RT about 3 days after I got it - and one of those days was spent with the claybar.

Zaino's products rule - I've NEVER had a car <POP> like this one - awesome stuff...

Mike






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Check out 5 Star Shine for a long-term wax sealant. I rep for the company and have had it on my car for a year and a half. Here is a link to see alot of user reviews.
https://dodgeforum.com/m_72667/mpage...e/tm.htm#75537
-Chad