New to detailing

[acuracls01]

I recently got a new car (2014 Acura TSX Sports Wagon) and want to take the right steps to make sure the paint last a long time. I`ve taken care of all my previous cars by washing it bi-weekly, using Meguiar`s Cleaner Wax every few months, and claying it about once a year.

The week after I got my car I gave it a wash, clay, and polish/wax. I used Meguiar`s Gold Glass Shampoo, Meguiar`s Smooth Surface Clay Kit, and Meguiar`s D301 (Microfiber Finishing Wax). It looks GREAT!

However, I`m not sure what to do between detailing and how often I would use Meguiar`s D301. I also would like to maybe use a rinse free solution so I`m not using tons of water (California`s in a pretty bad drought this year). Been doing a lot of research but not sure if my plan is right?

Bi-weekly wash...

1. Wash Wheels/Tires with Meguiar`s Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner (D143)
2. Wash car using 2 bucket method with Meguiar`s Gold Class (using Meguiar`s Microfiber Wash Mitt)
OR
Use Meguiar`s Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax (D115)
3. Dry car using Meguiar`s Water Magnet Drying Towel
4. GO over tires with Meguiar`s Endurance Tire Gel
5. Go over car with Meguiar`s Last Touch Spray (D155)


Every 3 Month Detail

1. Wash Wheels/Tires with Meguiar`s Non-Acid Wheel & Tire Cleaner (D143)
2. Wash car using 2 bucket method with Meguiar`s Gold Class (using Meguiar`s Microfiber Wash Mitt)
OR
Use Meguiar`s Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax (D115)
3. Dry car using Meguiar`s Water Magnet Drying Towel
4. Use Meguiar`s Smooth Surface Clay Kit (Every 6 Months)
5. Polish/Wax using Meguiar`s Microfiber Finishing Wax (D301)
6. GO over tires with Meguiar`s Endurance Tire Gel
7. Go over car with Meguiar`s Last Touch Spray (D155)

It`s pretty apparent that I like Meguiar`s. Haha. It`s what I`ve always used and not sure if there are other products that I should use instead.

How does my plan look? Anything I should add/remove/replace? Just as a note I`m using the PC 7424XP.

[Pats300zx]

Welcome to Autopia Forums. It looks like you have a great plan set up. You might consider putting some type of coating or sealants on your wheels. I doubt you will need the Megs wheel cleaner Bi-weekly after doing so.

I haven`t used a wheel cleaner in so long after using Black Label Surface Coating. I just clean mine with soap and water.