Skrap
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- Location
- Orange County, CA
- Ram Year
- 2015 Laramie MegaCab 4x4
- Engine
- 6.4
I feel like I'm in the general discussion forum asking about tires size/fitment for the eleventy billionth time..........so sorry for the question.
I bought my MC new in early May and was an ordered truck so it didn't sit on a lot for months on end waiting for a buyer. I have been washing it on average 2-3 times a month since I brought her home. When washed the paint looks and feels great. Here are the questions.
I probably don't need to clay bar it just yet and really don't have time this weekend. Probably not necessary at this point? Opinions?
Also, since the paint still looks new I don't know if I need to polish or not. Haven noticed any swirl marks or other minor defects. I have a decent 10" orbital buffer. Would you polish the truck and would you use the polisher or by hand?
Seems at this point, and please opine, that I really should seal and wax the truck at this point. Part of the reason I want to do this is because I am going on a long road trip and feel it will give some extra protection when traveling. Kinda like waterproofing your tent before you go camping for the first time. Obviously you guys can't see my truck in person but do you think polishing, sealing and then waxing is necessary on a three month old truck? Time is limited this weekend as we leave in seven days for the trip in the truck.
What would you do? At this point I'm leaning sealing and waxing then doing the whole nine yards in several months. You all know better than I. Thanks.
Btw, I use a professional wash soap bought at an auto detail shop the owner recommended. Two separate pads for the lower and upper parts of the body and waffle weave dry towels from the Rag Company. So, I believe I'm doing this part right.
I bought my MC new in early May and was an ordered truck so it didn't sit on a lot for months on end waiting for a buyer. I have been washing it on average 2-3 times a month since I brought her home. When washed the paint looks and feels great. Here are the questions.
I probably don't need to clay bar it just yet and really don't have time this weekend. Probably not necessary at this point? Opinions?
Also, since the paint still looks new I don't know if I need to polish or not. Haven noticed any swirl marks or other minor defects. I have a decent 10" orbital buffer. Would you polish the truck and would you use the polisher or by hand?
Seems at this point, and please opine, that I really should seal and wax the truck at this point. Part of the reason I want to do this is because I am going on a long road trip and feel it will give some extra protection when traveling. Kinda like waterproofing your tent before you go camping for the first time. Obviously you guys can't see my truck in person but do you think polishing, sealing and then waxing is necessary on a three month old truck? Time is limited this weekend as we leave in seven days for the trip in the truck.
What would you do? At this point I'm leaning sealing and waxing then doing the whole nine yards in several months. You all know better than I. Thanks.
Btw, I use a professional wash soap bought at an auto detail shop the owner recommended. Two separate pads for the lower and upper parts of the body and waffle weave dry towels from the Rag Company. So, I believe I'm doing this part right.