Advice on first detailing with re-sprayed A3

[J8TT X]

Hi all,

I'm new to this detailing world and would like some advice please.
I have just had my black A3 re-sprayed, and would like to get into a habit of keeping it clean and protected.

I have the following at my disposal:
Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax Shampoo
Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax
Meguiars Endurance Tyre Dressing
(All from Meguiars starter pack)

Plus
Pressure Washer
2 Buckets with Grit Guards
Couple of Lambswool Wash Mitts
Couple of microfibre cloths
Microfibre wax applicator pad

I know there's millions of different products to try and everyone has there personal preferences, but is the above enough to keep the paint work looking like new?

Am I right in thinking I don't need to clay as it has just been re-sprayed?
Looking at getting AG HD wax but budget is tight at the moment, so will get that next month.

Anything I'm missing?

Thanks

 

[s3clarke]

some people prefer the dodo juice waxes, you can by sample pots which will go over a medium sized car a fair few times. this way you can test what wax u prefer.

 

[scotty76]

What you have is fine and I'm a big fan of not blowing the budget on new stuff unless you have to. What I would say is I believe you are supposed to leave freshly resprayed panels for something like 4-6 weeks before applying a wax or sealant. This is to allow the paint to finish curing which some people call "gassing" or "gassing out". Have a google or speak to wherever did the work for you and see what they say.

 

[J8TT X]

What you have is fine and I'm a big fan of not blowing the budget on new stuff unless you have to. What I would say is I believe you are supposed to leave freshly resprayed panels for something like 4-6 weeks before applying a wax or sealant. This is to allow the paint to finish curing which some people call "gassing" or "gassing out". Have a google or speak to wherever did the work for you and see what they say.

Thanks Scotty,

Didn't know that, will pop down this weekend and ask them.

 

[Audi Doodah]

What you have is fine and I'm a big fan of not blowing the budget on new stuff unless you have to. What I would say is I believe you are supposed to leave freshly resprayed panels for something like 4-6 weeks before applying a wax or sealant. This is to allow the paint to finish curing which some people call "gassing" or "gassing out". Have a google or speak to wherever did the work for you and see what they say.

+1

 

[J8TT X]

Don't wax after a respray - PistonHeads

Here's a article from Meguiars saying not to clay or wax the car for at least 6 weeks.

 

[percymon]

I'd suggest you buy a clay bar anyway - unless it was a complete trim/glass out respray then there will most likely be overspray on trim rubbers, glass etc.

Don't clay the paintwork, for at least 6 weeks and I'd say leave it 10 to be safe

You can make your own lube for the clay bar from car shampoo - dilute 1:25 with water ina spray bottle. Have a look at www.polishedbliss.co.uk for clay bars, but don't get carried away with your shopping cart !

 

[J8TT X]

I'd suggest you buy a clay bar anyway - unless it was a complete trim/glass out respray then there will most likely be overspray on trim rubbers, glass etc.

Good idea, I'll do the Plastic Trims and Glass while I wait for the paint to cure.

 

[percymon]

I've used this clay bar before - its very soft, might struggle with poor areas of overspray but is pretty good for softer contaminants..

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