New car prep

03SG///M3 · 04-23-2009, 12:28 PM

I'm planning on prepping my new M3 when it arrives in a few weeks instead of having the dealer do it (just placed order yesterday). I have typically used P21S and griots garage products but I would like to use some more high end products I've heard about such as Zaino and/or chemical bros, etc.

Anyone have a step by step process including products to use for a new car prep?

I was thinking:
Wash
Clay
Wash again
sealant
wax

I am also considering having it professionally detailed. If anyone recommends a great professional detail shop in the NY/CT area, please let me know.

Another question - Does the P21S paint cleanser take the place of claying the car or should that be done after claying but before applying the wax?

dunkarooos · 04-23-2009, 05:54 PM

When I took delivery of my M3 I too prepped it myself. But I also pre-soaked the car with p21s TAW for five minutes to ensure the removal of most contaminates then proceeded with washing the car. but after claying i did some light polishing then went onto using osso pre-wax then topped with p21s wax. as for p21s paint cleanser, it would be applied after claying/polishing but before sealant/wax....If you cant do it yourself i recommended detailing dynamics in Mineola, ask for eddy or hit phil up in jersey at detailersdomain

eclipsisNA · 04-24-2009, 12:43 AM

If you're willing to go to NJ, then hit up user phil@detailersdomain. If not, then wait until late June when I tour the NY/CT area and I'll prep it for you.

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Originally Posted by 03SG///M3

I'm planning on prepping my new M3 when it arrives in a few weeks instead of having the dealer do it (just placed order yesterday). I have typically used P21S and griots garage products but I would like to use some more high end products I've heard about such as Zaino and/or chemical bros, etc.

Anyone have a step by step process including products to use for a new car prep?

I was thinking:
Wash
Clay
Wash again
sealant
wax

I am also considering having it professionally detailed. If anyone recommends a great professional detail shop in the NY/CT area, please let me know.

Another question - Does the P21S paint cleanser take the place of claying the car or should that be done after claying but before applying the wax?

03SG///M3 · 04-27-2009, 01:10 PM

Ok, I've decided to do this myself. I think I have everything straight but i just want to check.

wash
Clay
Swissvax cleaner fluid
1Z Glanz sealant
Swissvax wax

Are these steps correct? I ask because I don't know if I should use the cleaner fluid or sealant first? The swissvax says to wax after using the cleaner fluid.

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03SG///M3 Lieutenant 67 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	New car prep I'm planning on prepping my new M3 when it arrives in a few weeks instead of having the dealer do it (just placed order yesterday). I have typically used P21S and griots garage products but I would like to use some more high end products I've heard about such as Zaino and/or chemical bros, etc. Anyone have a step by step process including products to use for a new car prep? I was thinking: Wash Clay Wash again sealant wax I am also considering having it professionally detailed. If anyone recommends a great professional detail shop in the NY/CT area, please let me know. Another question - Does the P21S paint cleanser take the place of claying the car or should that be done after claying but before applying the wax? Last edited by 03SG///M3; 04-23-2009 at 01:07 PM..
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dunkarooos New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: e92 M3, Hummer H2, BMWz3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	When I took delivery of my M3 I too prepped it myself. But I also pre-soaked the car with p21s TAW for five minutes to ensure the removal of most contaminates then proceeded with washing the car. but after claying i did some light polishing then went onto using osso pre-wax then topped with p21s wax. as for p21s paint cleanser, it would be applied after claying/polishing but before sealant/wax....If you cant do it yourself i recommended detailing dynamics in Mineola, ask for eddy or hit phil up in jersey at detailersdomain
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03SG///M3 Lieutenant 67 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 328 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Ok, I've decided to do this myself. I think I have everything straight but i just want to check. wash Clay Swissvax cleaner fluid 1Z Glanz sealant Swissvax wax Are these steps correct? I ask because I don't know if I should use the cleaner fluid or sealant first? The swissvax says to wax after using the cleaner fluid.
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