5 things to do after you get a new car
03-23-2019, 01:08 PM
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I take my S5 to Simons Shine Shop weekly for a hand wash. They use fresh mits/towels for every vehicle and every time my car is perfect. I have not used them for stuff like ceramic/clear bra since I can do it myself or get a discount at the dealership I work for, but the only vehicles in there are high line/exotics, so others trust them.
03-23-2019, 03:45 PM
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03-23-2019, 03:47 PM
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Here's what I've done in the first month:
1) Bought all-weather cargo mat.
2) Scotch-guard the carpeting and floor mats.
3) Had an initial detail and polish performed and also had Opti Gloss Coat applied.
4) Bought ONR, a bunch of microfiber clothes, and other detailing supplies.
My car came with a tint from the dealer, so I can skip that one. Next item is exceeding 1000 miles so I can begin to push the car.
1) Bought all-weather cargo mat.
2) Scotch-guard the carpeting and floor mats.
3) Had an initial detail and polish performed and also had Opti Gloss Coat applied.
4) Bought ONR, a bunch of microfiber clothes, and other detailing supplies.
My car came with a tint from the dealer, so I can skip that one. Next item is exceeding 1000 miles so I can begin to push the car.
03-23-2019, 04:04 PM
#14
+2 Don't wait for rocks to chip at that Monsoon Grey - great color ! My son bought an A3 in Monsoon and had him Xpel and coat it immediately. Then as others suggested, purchase ONR -- when too cold to lug the hose out, this stuff will keep your car clean -- and some good microfibers.
See Pan the Organizer's thread on Winter dealing tips https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aut...-tips-2966978/
03-24-2019, 12:38 PM
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03-25-2019, 05:55 AM
#16
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For got to mention in the earlier post I also applied Kiwi liquid shoe polish on the plastic rocker panels on the S-line. It blackens and shines it up nicely, has not washed away after several trips through automatic car washes.
One more pointer - if applying RejeX try to keep it away from rough plastic parts like the rocker panel, it can be difficult to remove. I had applied painters tape on the plastic rocker panel to make life easier.
03-25-2019, 06:49 AM
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Don't forget to let your insurance company know you have a new car. 
Has anyone compared the results of Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash and Shine with RejeX (the excellent stuff I've used for years)????
Has anyone compared the results of Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash and Shine with RejeX (the excellent stuff I've used for years)????
03-25-2019, 06:59 AM
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03-25-2019, 10:49 AM
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I just got my quote for the A4 I just picked up. My insurance is going up $350. I was surprised it went up that much. But I was only paying $700 year, so I guess that isn't too bad. I'll be shopping around again though.