[joshvt]

I took delivery of my new E91 a few weeks ago. How soon do you recommend the first coat of wax? I have always used Griot's "Best of Show" wax on my other vehicles and have been happy with the results. Is this a good product? This is my primary car, but lives in the garage when not in use and will get driven about 5000+/- miles/ yr. Thanks for any advice!

[MuttGrunt]

How soon? ASAP

As soon as she gets home. Wash, Clay, (optional light polish) Wax/seal, Leather Master Protection Cream on the seats, and enjoy!

The exact product you use on your paint isn't as important as proper washing, and using the protective product often enough. I wouldn't recommend waiting more than 2 months between wax coats. Luckily for you, you have a top notch detailer in your back yard in Mike Napoli of CMC Detail. It might be a good idea just to get in touch with him in the event you want some one-on-one advice. Congrats on the new ride!

[Gig103]

By the time the car gets to you, it's safe to wax. Repaints it is typical to wait 30+ days for offgassing.

[3_runner]

Do a new car prep, then wax away.

[janepaul]

thanks for posting..i also want to know about this..

[TOGWT]

“New Vehicle Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1453380

[Envious Eric]

Originally Posted by Gig103

By the time the car gets to you, it's safe to wax. Repaints it is typical to wait 30+ days for offgassing.

this!

clay and seal the car the first day you get it AFTER the dealer has NOT touched the car! Refuse any detail prep, or request they pay for an outside company (of your choosing) to properly prep the car

my new car prep for people is the following:

wash
clay
polish
paintwork cleanse
sealant
wheels opticoated inside and out

Thats just exterior

[thetedderbear]

The first day I get a new car I go into new/new to me car prep.

[mikenap]

Originally Posted by MuttGrunt

How soon? ASAP

As soon as she gets home. Wash, Clay, (optional light polish) Wax/seal, Leather Master Protection Cream on the seats, and enjoy!

The exact product you use on your paint isn't as important as proper washing, and using the protective product often enough. I wouldn't recommend waiting more than 2 months between wax coats. Luckily for you, you have a top notch detailer in your back yard in Mike Napoli of CMC Detail. It might be a good idea just to get in touch with him in the event you want some one-on-one advice. Congrats on the new ride!

Originally Posted by Gig103

By the time the car gets to you, it's safe to wax. Repaints it is typical to wait 30+ days for offgassing.

Originally Posted by Envious Eric

this!

clay and seal the car the first day you get it AFTER the dealer has NOT touched the car! Refuse any detail prep, or request they pay for an outside company (of your choosing) to properly prep the car

my new car prep for people is the following:

wash
clay
polish
paintwork cleanse
sealant
wheels opticoated inside and out

Thats just exterior

Originally Posted by TOGWT

“New Vehicle Care” - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1453380

All good advice here. Factory paint is very well cured by the time it reaches you, so no worries waxing/sealing it right away. Repaints are a different story, as Gig pointed out. I appreciate MuttGrunt's vote of confidence, and I would be more than happy to help you out with any advice or samples of different products if you're interested. Griot's Best of Show isn't bad, but there are (IMO) easier to use products that last longer and look as good or better.


Plus, as anyone who knows me can attest, I'm a BMW junkie and I recently sold my own Bimmer, and am having severe Roundel-withdrawal symptoms lately. If you ever want to chat or get together, just shoot me a PM!

[Detailed Image]

As mentioned above caring for the vehicle right away is ideal. The saying "an ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure" certainly applies. Check out this article, How to care for a new vehicle, when you get time and let me know if you have any questions.

Greg @ DI