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[Christobal]

Hello!

I`ve been buying products from Autopia for almost 10 years now. I have kept MANY people impressed with how nice my 2001 Xterra looks by using the Classe product suite.

I just bought a new car and want to get started on ITS preservation and am impresed by the excitement of the new Blackfire products and think I`d like to dig in. I just need to do a LOT of reading to discover what the right products would be for a brand new car. I assume I don`t need to clay or polish it yet, just a nice protective coat of something to get me through the winter until I can pay closer attention to it in the warmer months. The new car is ALMOST black so I need to make sure which of these new Blackfire products, if any, are good on dark cars.

My wife also has a 5 year old Solara convertible that I would like to share these products with that car were possible.

Thanks to our gracious hosts for providing this very informative forum and the wonderful products I have taken advantage of over the past 10 years.

All the best!!

C

[Todd@RUPES]

Hello!

I`ve been buying products from Autopia for almost 10 years now. I have kept MANY people impressed with how nice my 2001 Xterra looks by using the Classe product suite.

I just bought a new car and want to get started on ITS preservation and am impresed by the excitement of the new Blackfire products and think I`d like to dig in. I just need to do a LOT of reading to discover what the right products would be for a brand new car. I assume I don`t need to clay or polish it yet, just a nice protective coat of something to get me through the winter until I can pay closer attention to it in the warmer months. The new car is ALMOST black so I need to make sure which of these new Blackfire products, if any, are good on dark cars.

My wife also has a 5 year old Solara convertible that I would like to share these products with that car were possible.

Thanks to our gracious hosts for providing this very informative forum and the wonderful products I have taken advantage of over the past 10 years.

All the best!!

C

Thanks C and welcome to AutopiaForums!

Your best bet in regards to claying is to wash the car really well first and inspect the finish by touch. If it feels rough or has a pebble like texture then should be clayed. Many brand new cars, because of how they are transported (or less than ideal lot conditions) have some level of contamination.

The Wet Ice over Fire (combination kit of Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection Sealant and Midnight Sun Carnauba Paste) looks amazing on black.

For your wife`s car you might consider the new BLACKFIRE Total Polish N Seal. It is an all-in-one product that has light polishing agents in it so it will help restore the shine as you apply it.

Feel free to ask any questions and let us know how we can help you.

[Pats300zx]

Welcome to Autopia Forums...

[mjlinane]

Welcome to AF.

BF is an excellent choice and looks great on darker colors (old formula). Would expect new to be even better.

Todd had a review on Poly Clay today and he describes how to check if you need claying. Look at your paint in bright sunlight. If you see more than a pure reflection of the sun, you might need polish.

[Old Pirate]

Welcome to AutopiaForums Christobal, what is Classe product suite?

[C. Charles Hahn]

Welcome to AutopiaForums Christobal, what is Classe product suite?

I`m guessing he means Klasse AIO/SG

[Christobal]

Thanks for the reply Todd! I know, I know... I understand and appreciate all about claying (thanks to YOU). I was just hoping it wasn`t quite a necessary with new cars. Claying kills my hands and arms before I even BEGIN putting on the shiny stuff. I was hoping to just get something on there to hold me over until the weather warms up a bit. BTW. Are these products are okay to apply in colder temps? Say 35`s to 45`s?

Thanks C. Charles! Yes Zoom, I meant "Klasse". I`m hoping that the new BF products are an upgrade even over Klasse, which I have been VERY happy with.

Chris

[rzatch]

I 2nd Todd`s suggestion on the claying. Many new cars have contaminates in them from various sources like sitting in holding lots at the plant or from rail freight transportation. Your best to check and make sure.

Just read your reply to Todd. One good thing is if it does have any contaminates they will most likely be light and only be on the top surfaces so it shouldn`t be that much of workout for you.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Thanks for the reply Todd! I know, I know... I understand and appreciate all about claying (thanks to YOU). I was just hoping it wasn`t quite a necessary with new cars. Claying kills my hands and arms before I even BEGIN putting on the shiny stuff. I was hoping to just get something on there to hold me over until the weather warms up a bit. BTW. Are these products are okay to apply in colder temps? Say 35`s to 45`s?

Thanks C. Charles! Yes Zoom, I meant "Klasse". I`m hoping that the new BF products are an upgrade even over Klasse, which I have been VERY happy with.

Chris

As an alternative to clay that`s easier for your hands, you might want to check out the Hi-Tech Magna Sponge (ACC sells it as part of the Ultima Elastrofoam Paint Cleaning System) -- for a new car that along with IronX should be plenty to decontaminate and prep the paint.