First Wash/Wax any tips???

[adam61]

I just got the new R-spec last week and am expecting to rebadge the car sometime this week and wanted to wash/clay/wax it this weekend to do a nice photo shoot to send to friends/family. Had a few questions and just a general request if anyone had any tips for getting it sparkling. This is also my first black car in about 10 years I had gravitated more to the "gunmetal" grey look since it was easier to keep clean. However, the Genesis just really caught my eye in black especially with the R-spec wheels. Here's my normal process...

1) Spray it down
2) Wash with Sheep Mitt and Meguiar's Gold Car Wash
3) Rinse
4) Dry with Chamios followed by a Waffle Towel
5) Use Meguiar's stuff to clean up wheels and tires
6) Clay the car if it's been a while or I notice a lot of debris
7) Either use Swirl-X or Paint Cleaner if I notice any damage on the paint (By Hand no Polisher =()
8) Apply 1-2 Coats of Tech Wax 2.0

Is this a solid system for the Genesis? Are there any good tips for the Genesis or the black car? Also I've never had a car with much chrome on the outside, do I need to do anything special to clean that or avoid applying certain steps above to the chrome bits??

Thanks for the help

 

[Mark_888]

Do not wax it before you rebadge it. The badge will not stick as well on a waxed surface. Maybe you can wax the part around the badge later.

 

[adam61]

Yea I should rebadge it monday or tuesday and will do the wash/wax routine next weekend.

 

[reggieburris]

I just got the new R-spec last week and am expecting to rebadge the car sometime this week and wanted to wash/clay/wax it this weekend to do a nice photo shoot to send to friends/family. Had a few questions and just a general request if anyone had any tips for getting it sparkling. This is also my first black car in about 10 years I had gravitated more to the "gunmetal" grey look since it was easier to keep clean. However, the Genesis just really caught my eye in black especially with the R-spec wheels. Here's my normal process...

1) Spray it down
2) Wash with Sheep Mitt and Meguiar's Gold Car Wash
3) Rinse
4) Dry with Chamios followed by a Waffle Towel
5) Use Meguiar's stuff to clean up wheels and tires
6) Clay the car if it's been a while or I notice a lot of debris
7) Either use Swirl-X or Paint Cleaner if I notice any damage on the paint (By Hand no Polisher =()
8) Apply 1-2 Coats of Tech Wax 2.0

Is this a solid system for the Genesis? Are there any good tips for the Genesis or the black car? Also I've never had a car with much chrome on the outside, do I need to do anything special to clean that or avoid applying certain steps above to the chrome bits??

Thanks for the help

Congrats on the beautiful car. I would add a dedicated Polish (Meguiars Ultimate or Ultra Finishing Polish) before Swirl-X and then add tech wax. You got the steps down pat and that black is going to shine.

 

[upsbroke]

Two thoughts- first wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid. It does an excellent job at giving a "clean slate" removing all the contaminants already on the car.
Second- try Zaino polishes and wax. I used to use Tech 2.0 but if you use Zaino- it lasts twice as long with better beading.

 

[reggieburris]

Two thoughts- first wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid. It does an excellent job at giving a "clean slate" removing all the contaminants already on the car.
Second- try Zaino polishes and wax. I used to use Tech 2.0 but if you use Zaino- it lasts twice as long with better beading.

I personally used car wash. Polishes and waxes are subjective.

 

[hwks1]

If I did all that I would never drive the car. How much free time do you have in your life?

 

[newman]

Congrats on the beautiful car. I would add a dedicated Polish (Meguiars Ultimate or Ultra Finishing Polish) before Swirl-X and then add tech wax. You got the steps down pat and that black is going to shine.

I second this statement. Check out my post on detailing my black rspec here:

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=77291&postcount=146

This was after my car was delivered to me off a truck without the dealer touching it (which I prefer as this way I am the only one working on my car from day one) and covered in road grime.

Congratulations on your car!

Cheers,
Newman

 

[Mark_888]

Two thoughts- first wash with Dawn dishwashing liquid. It does an excellent job at giving a "clean slate" removing all the contaminants already on the car.
Second- try Zaino polishes and wax. I used to use Tech 2.0 but if you use Zaino- it lasts twice as long with better beading.

The reason Dawn is recommended is that it has detergents that will remove any traditional carnauba or other natural wax from a car (you should never use Dawn unless you want strip all previous natural wax). It obviously also does a good job on grease, grime, oil, and other similar things. However, Dawn will not completely remove synthetic polymer waxes such as Tech 2.0 or Zaino.

 

[langlang]

I just got the new R-spec last week and am expecting to rebadge the car sometime this week and wanted to wash/clay/wax it this weekend to do a nice photo shoot to send to friends/family. Had a few questions and just a general request if anyone had any tips for getting it sparkling. This is also my first black car in about 10 years I had gravitated more to the "gunmetal" grey look since it was easier to keep clean. However, the Genesis just really caught my eye in black especially with the R-spec wheels. Here's my normal process...

1) Spray it down
2) Wash with Sheep Mitt and Meguiar's Gold Car Wash
3) Rinse
4) Dry with Chamios followed by a Waffle Towel
5) Use Meguiar's stuff to clean up wheels and tires
6) Clay the car if it's been a while or I notice a lot of debris
7) Either use Swirl-X or Paint Cleaner if I notice any damage on the paint (By Hand no Polisher =()
8) Apply 1-2 Coats of Tech Wax 2.0

Is this a solid system for the Genesis? Are there any good tips for the Genesis or the black car? Also I've never had a car with much chrome on the outside, do I need to do anything special to clean that or avoid applying certain steps above to the chrome bits??

Thanks for the help

as far as i know someone used to badge it before he wax it to make his car shinny!

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[tonygxp]

I second this statement. Check out my post on detailing my black rspec here:

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=77291&postcount=146

This was after my car was delivered to me off a truck without the dealer touching it (which I prefer as this way I am the only one working on my car from day one) and covered in road grime.

Congratulations on your car!

Cheers,
Newman

great job on your R spec, looks beautiful.. I miss my Genesis greatly.. but wife and kids are happy again (being able to shuttle 7 people around again).. maybe when the kids move out i'll get to own a car again lol...


What pads are you using? i love my lake country CCS pads..

 

[newman]

great job on your R spec, looks beautiful.. I miss my Genesis greatly.. but wife and kids are happy again (being able to shuttle 7 people around again).. maybe when the kids move out i'll get to own a car again lol...


What pads are you using? i love my lake country CCS pads..

Thanks! Took some of your advice on products to use for the polish. I also used LC pads. Considering the paint was brand new I used the black (soft) pads for both polish and applying wax. I used speed setting 5-6 on the porter cable for the polish and 3-4 for applying the wax.

I feel your pain on the loss. My wife's car is a honda pilot that holds 8 - and she uses it for carpooling kids ! But she still loves to take the Gene when she goes to work.

Cheers
Newman

 

[petraidm]

New Genny owner her and first post. Although, I am new to this forum, I have been detailing my cars meticulusly for decades. I have been an avid reader of the Autopia board and if you really want in depth discussion on products go there and it will make your head spin. I have tried many of the lines discussed on the board and the products listed above. Ultimately, I love the Zaino products but they are two finicky in the humid Louisian weather and I really do not have the time to keep my car Zaino'd. Here are the products I am currently using:

Compounding: Optimum Hyper Compound
Swirl removal: Optimum Hyper Polish
All-in-one: Optimum Poli-seal
Wax: Optimum Car Wax
Sealant: Optimum Opti-Seal
Tire Dressing: 3D Ultra Protectant
Leather leaner/ Protectant: 3D Liquid Leather
Detail Spray: Zaino Z8 / And Zaino Z6
Clay: No Preference
Wash: No real preference; I typically use the High end Meguiars
Pads: LC
Porter Cable Random Orbital


I have migrated to the Optimum products because they are easy and quick and give you fantastic results. After every wash or ever other wash I will reapply the Opti-seal, then the Optimum car wax. I do this not because I have to but because it is so quick and easy to do.

Feel free to PM me if you have any questions