DaRealDeal

Thanks again,

Looks like I have a new plan for the task. Thanks to everyone that took the time to answer my question. I appreciate it.

HFX, thank you for your reply. When you say "Can skip this step", is that in your opinion due to the age of the paint? Or the care the car has had up until now? Thank you.

Hello, Hope nobody minds me asking this but could not find a clear answer to my question in the forum. A few details; Live I Chicago - gets very cold, snow & ice in winter. Picked up a 2015 Accoed 10 months ago - new. Black in color. Have done nothing to it up to this other than two-bucket hand washings, micro fiber drying plus detail spray. Winter around the corner, I'm interested in a good coat of protection. Thinking about laying paint sealant but need to know if claying is necessary before the paint sealant considering the age of the car. Should anyone here have better suggestions than my plan, please by all means, I welcome them. Thank you for your time.