vento Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Hi. Just got a new car a few days ago. Its not an expensive car at all, but i would still like to give the best possible (or close to) wash/Wax of the car to preserve the vivid colour of a new car. How/what to do? Where should i go, which products is best? Thanks in advance p.s. im in Pattaya and/or Bangkok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Get it glass coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdrokit Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Read this thread. And if you still have questions then ask them as this topic has been covered many times. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/703163-best-polish-and-wax/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Read the Cars Handbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questionsreplies Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 To follow the ridiculous trend of spending as much as a new paint job for something temporally ? Get it glass coated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I agree ... glass coating ... a cheap way is to get some Si700 and do it yourself ... very easy on a new car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utley Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 The general rule of thumb is to not wax a new car for a year in order to let the paint completely cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrilled Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Go to autogeek.everything you want to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I agree ... glass coating ... a cheap way is to get some Si700 and do it yourself ... very easy on a new car Definately. Not sure questionreplies thinks it costs that much to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Another vote for glass coating - which on a new car is pretty straight forward DIY that will only cost you around 1,000 Baht in product. Unless you'd prefer to wax it every 2-8 weeks, and want to be continuously buying new surface care products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS21 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Utley, on 05 Feb 2015 - 21:33, said:The general rule of thumb is to not wax a new car for a year in order to let the paint completely cure. Yes ... as stated go here ... http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/26967-don-t-wax-your-car-least-30-days.html You will probably find that when you get your new car it's a few weeks old anyway ... the label on the seat belt should tell you which month it was manufactured. Glass coating every time ......................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Glass coating every time .........................JAS21 I must admit that didn't even consider DIY on glass coating --although when I brought the car in BKK I got a real lot of freebies thrown in, (free insurance, also 50% reduction on GC....etc..etc ) I have been really impressed with the GC, as far as stone chips etc are concerned, 2 years on now & I travel a lot on country roads---had a small accident up in Issan & thought would have a problem with GC & the new panel, but many of them (GC) have opened up here now. Just run it through the car wash-- looks like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Any Metalic 3 Pak looks good with just a wash,all that splodge making any difference is all in the mind.May benefit solid colours i suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Any Metalic 3 Pak looks good with just a wash,all that splodge making any difference is all in the mind.May benefit solid colours i suppose. Nar, it's not in the mind Pops, but it does require eyes that focus I guess Edited February 6, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Ive ad 2 done, no one noticed,now i just have the wheels done from new,they age better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Any Metalic 3 Pak looks good with just a wash,all that splodge making any difference is all in the mind.May benefit solid colours i suppose. Dark colours are prone to water marks no matter how well they chamois off the water post wash. Glass coating eliminates this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yer gotta be thick to av a dark ride ere.Stands ter reason my Mrs likes Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yer gotta be thick to av a dark ride ere.Stands ter reason my Mrs likes Black. ... and she married you! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotary Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The general rule of thumb is to not wax a new car for a year in order to let the paint completely cure. I think this was valid years ago but with the clear coat most cars have now this is not true anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Any Metalic 3 Pak looks good with just a wash,all that splodge making any difference is all in the mind.May benefit solid colours i suppose. Dark colours are prone to water marks no matter how well they chamois off the water post wash. Glass coating eliminates this. My ride is dark blue mica, only ever used non-silicone wax/polish. Never have water marks. Good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiebebe Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Another vote for glass coating - which on a new car is pretty straight forward DIY that will only cost you around 1,000 Baht in product. Unless you'd prefer to wax it every 2-8 weeks, and want to be continuously buying new surface care products Hi, what exactly is 'glass coating'? where do you buy it so cheaply? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Another vote for glass coating - which on a new car is pretty straight forward DIY that will only cost you around 1,000 Baht in product. Unless you'd prefer to wax it every 2-8 weeks, and want to be continuously buying new surface care products Hi, what exactly is 'glass coating'? where do you buy it so cheaply? Thanks Lots of info in the other thread: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/703163-best-polish-and-wax/page-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 (edited) You only need to remember 2 words CLAY BAR. Google it and buy some. Your paint will be like new for life. Use it on your auto glass as well. NOTHING will take microscopic grime from your finish better. Edited February 7, 2015 by csabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 You only need to remember 2 words CLAY BAR. Google it and buy some. Your paint will be like new for life. Use it on your auto glass as well. NOTHING will take microscopic grime from your finish better. Step 4 seal the paint. Either glass coat it or use wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailanddogerator Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 So, what was your choice of wax and place to do it ? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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