Just got a brand new GLI, what should I get to make the paint look new for a long time?

[Kacper244]

I just got a new 2016 Jetta GLI. I'm planning on waxing it with the Buttery Wax this weekend. What else should I do before/after waxing to make the paint look new for a long time?

[mbzamg32]

LPS before Buttery. You might want to clay it first as well. When i bought my jeep didn't think it needed to be clayed but when I did the baggie test the surface was pretty rough.

Edited September 3, 2016 by mbzamg32

[DREWBUSH]

LPS before Buttery. You might want to clay it first as well. When i bought my jeep didn't think it needed to be clayed but when I did the baggie test the surface was pretty rough.

 

 I completely agree. Wife just bought a 2016 Golf Sportwagon. The dealer did no prep on the vehicle. just washed and shipped it. As soon as I got it home, clayed and applied LPS to the car. And I got a ton of crap off the car with just the clay bar. Quite suprised at what had already been stuck to the paint. 

Edited September 3, 2016 by DREWBUSH

[DREWBUSH]

Also, its been just over a month, and I wash it every weekend and its still smooth as glass. This thing is outside 24/7 and exposed to all types of pollen, bird crap and normal Socal weather including direct sun all day long. It wipes up clean each time with little effort at all. 

[Bryce]

There are a number of ways to go. I would recommend claying and then liquid paint sealant. Buttery wax does not provide much protection, you could apply it on top of LPS however.

[pirahnah3]

Congrats on the new car. 

 

I would certainly want to give it a good wash, check for the need for a clay (probably), good chance a decon would help with rail dust removal, now would be a great time to do any dealer installed problem removal and get that deep shine started. Then get to protecting her, PS and either wax or H2O GG. 

[Ricky Bobby]

Don't do anything without claying it first. You'll get a ton of crap pulled off.

[Kacper244]

Thank you everyone for all the great advice! I will definitely get the LPS and apply it before the Buttery Wax since I already have it. 

Edited September 3, 2016 by Kacper244

[Mariner]

I was surprised at the amount of stuff I clayed off my new SUV when I first got it.

[Bryce]

I was surprised at the amount of stuff I clayed off my new SUV when I first got it.

 

Same here on our recent new car purchase.  Some companies only cover the bare minimum while transporting them, they become caked with stuff and the "detail" from a dealership is all about quantity.

[rguy200073]

Just bought a 2016 Jetta Sport and I too felt the paint needed TLC. I clayed it twice since purchase a month ago. Had 13 miles on it when I bought it. The clay was dirty too. Just keep up on regular washes, protection, and use the right methods.

[Chris@Adams]

I would Clay first then you can apply PS and every 3 or 4 washes maintain your PS with H20 G&G.

 

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/waxing-and-glazing/adam-s-h2o-guard-gloss.html

 

http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exterior/polishing/adam-s-visco-clay-bar.html

[PostalTwo]

Don't forget to get some quality microfiber towels . The cheep ones will scratch the crap out of your new ride