I always recommend this kit for those starting out on their own. It comes with everything you need. It's an online kit only.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-...undle/29670206
The first question is are you going to do this by machine or by hand? The reason I ask is because if the car has deep defects, you will not be able to remove them by hand. You will make it look better but a dual action polisher is the way to go. Plus it saves you time and your arms.
New cars can have just as many surface contaminants as any car. Who knows how long it's been sitting on the dealer lot exposed to the elements. You also have rail dust from it being delivered. So I always recommend to clay. It will allow the wax or sealant to bond to the paint and last longer.
Also did you let the dealer wash and detail the car prior to you getting it? There have been lots of horror stories of the so called DISO (Dealer Installed Swirl Option). Go outside in the sun and look at the car. If you have swirls then you are in for some work.
For example this is what the body shop did to my brothers car. They hammered the finish and it took some work to remove them by machine.
Here's the typical 5 step detail process. I will use the products in the link I provided.
1. Wash - Use the provided soap in the kit Ultimate Wash & Wax to wash the car. The dilution ration is 1 oz per 1 gallon of water.
2. Clay - I recommend you pick up the Meguiar's Clay kit. It's available locally. A quick tip on how to tell if you need to clay or not is to use the baggie test. Google baggie test and you will see how to do it.
If the car looks good to you and you are happy with the way it looks then proceed to sealing the car with Meguiar's Ultimate Wax. This is a synthetic wax also known as a sealant. They are intended to last longer than a carnauba wax. Don't let the term wax fool you. It was placed there for pure marketing by Meguiar's as an average joe doesn't know what a sealant is.
My first tip is to do a test spot with the least aggressive combination. In this instance Ultimate Polish. If you are happy with the finish
3. Compound - Depending on the test spot you may need to go to an aggressive product. You would use ultimate compound on each individual panel. Don't let it dry. Work it in with a little pressure. Not too much or you will get cheetah spots if you are doing this by hand. Ultimate Compound can finish very well that you can seal the paint right after.
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4. Polish - Depending on your test spot you can either proceed if you are satisfied with finish or you follow up after using ultimate compound. This may be an optional step if ultimate compound finished very well. A polish will give you the gloss.
5. Protection - Use the ultimate wax within the kit and seal the paint. Good video to watch if you go with this kit.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...ion-Experience
6. Maintain - I would pick up some ultimate quik wax and use it every other wash. It is a spray wax that is intended to boost ultimate wax. It will extend the life of it and give you that shine until your next waxing session. You also want to practice good washing techniques.
http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...Series-Washing
If you are going to be using a dual action polisher then I will provide you with some good pads to get.
For tires I like to use either Meguiar's D163 Tire & Trim Gel. It's a water based gel dressing. It is from their detailer line and is only available online. The other Meguiar's product that works very well is Meguiar's Ultimate black tire coating. If you want gloss then this product is not for you. It's an aerosol based product so you will get overspray like any aerosol product on the wheels. Be sure to have a microfiber in hand and remove the residue before it dries. It will leave the tire black with a hint of sheen. If you are looking for something that lasts longer then I would recommend the turtle wax jet black black endura shine tire coating.
If there is any plastic trim, be sure to protect it right away. The kit comes with ultimate black which is decent for an over the counter product. I recommend you prep the surface by cleaning it really good. You can either invest in some Meguiar's D101 All Purpose Cleaner or purchase the Mothers Heavy Duty Trim Cleaner Kit. Use it to prep the surface and follow up with the time protectant. By cleaning and prepping the trim it will allow the trim protectant to bond to the plastic and last longer.
That should keep your exterior looking good. The only other thing I would recommend is to pick up some more microfibers and some more drying towels.
