what should you do when you get new car

[newbmwfans]

if you just get new bmw do you have to waxing the car in first week how soon should be the first waxing?

[corpsman]

The 1st thing you do is drive it.

[Lester]

That depends on how the car was detailed at the dealer. If they did not prep the car, and if you can see swirl marks, you should start off with a clay bar treatment, followed by a good quality two or three step product. I prefer Zaino - do a search on this forum. You definitely want to protect the finish against bugs, birds and tree sap. Also - put Zaino on the wheels so that the brake dust is easy to clean off.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

[esses]

Wax or seal the car asap. No need to wait for paint curing.

[ben14142001]

Depends on quality when you pick up. Mine sat on the lot for a while and had swirls, so I used a more intensive polish. If you are just receiving it new, use a sealant, like Zaino, that is non-abrasive.

-Ben

[JD135i]

My 135i had not been at the dealer for more than a few days when I bought it. First thing I did was wash it, and then I clayed it.

The clay removed more grit then I expected. I'm guessing some crap adheres to the paint during shipment. Not a ton, but enough that I think the clay was not a waste.

No swirls in my paint, so then my next step was wax on / wax off.

Originally Posted by newbmwfans

if you just get new bmw do you have to waxing the car in first week how soon should be the first waxing?

[gadget12345]

I washed, clayed, sealed - Used Klasse All in One polish, then three coats of Klasse High Gloss sealant - 8hrs between each application. Then 3 coats Pinnacle Souveran paste wax - Wait 2 hours then a 'touch up' of Pinnacle Crystal Mist.

I hand applied all of this - Great results !

Autogeek supplied it all - The worst part - thats about 3 days your new 1er has to stay in the garage.........

As a further - oh boy you have got to be kidding me - While doing the Klasse - hit each wheel (Outside and inside) - Trust me watching the brake dust fall away with a hose is SO worth it.

[Detailers Domain]

I would wash/clay/polish/put a coat of wax on it.

[IDBMW]

I tell the dealer to only wash the car, no wax or buffing. I have seen many new cars on lots with swirl marks and I do not even want the hassle of dealing with them over swirl marks. I then do the clay bar and Zaino process. If you go that route take a good look for extra Cosmoline just under the hood and door jams. Clean it up before you start the claybar.