Can I use this product on a new car or will it hurt the clearcoat?
1048695
This is the best wax available. Go ahead and use it on your new car to protect the finish and keep it looking new.
1048696
I would think so as long as your using new applicator pads, and polishing rags. To be safe I would contact meguiar's to be safe. They have a full scale customer service team. Sorry, I'm not a pro.
1048697
New or old, you'll be fine. This liquid wax is very forgiving... even if you get it on black trim. All you have to do is buff it out with a clean towel. It went on/ off easy and the results are great. It will help if you have a good base.... meaning you've cleaned off all other contaminants. I clayed and polished first and then used the liquid wax.
716291
If you have a blemish in the clear coat you could use Flitz but it really isn't an automotive paint polish. Just being clear this is not intended for overall paint polish. Personally I would not use on the black plastic bumper covers. Those are normally textured and flat black. Other products like Mother's Back to Black would be a better choice. Flitz is a great product but not in these cases.
118094
You can, but it won't stick for long. If you're just after some 'extra shine' after washing the car, just use one of the Quick finish sprays, less effort, and just as effective as wax on an Opti-coated car.
1557395
I am not certain I would do that. It's an epoxy finish and I don't know if would stick to the first coat. May need to ask someone where you can purchase the product.
1851371
This product is rather abrasive to use on older, non-clear coat, conventional paint. A much safer product would be Meguiar's #6 Cleaner Wax.
118097
Yes, you can... I have not in the 8 months since applying it to our new vehicle. It is a permanent bond with the paint, like another layer of clear coat. As long as you wash it and dry it, there should not be a need to wax. But, yes you can. It would not hurt the opti-coat to do so.
409340
It should work really well but be careful. It is not recommended for clear coat paint.
716290
My experience with Flitz...it has been safe for the last 4 cars/trucks I've used it on ('97 Expedition, '00 Civic, '00 Excursion and '07 Jetta). I would advise applying by hand (no buffer) since buffers can overheat the paint and destroy the clear coat no matter what you are trying to apply. Flitz will help remove mild water stains and small scratches. My favorite success was when I had the battery on the '97 Expedition blow up when off-roading, leaving battery acid sprayed all over the engine compartment (had to buy a new oil cap as the acid chewed through it). While removing the battery I must have had some on my forearms as there was an imprint on the passenger fender where my arms were when I removed the battery. A good wash and run-through with Flitz and I couldn't tell you where the marks were. Keep in mind Flitz is a cleaner/polish and can remove wax. If you have heavy water spotting, Flitz may remove the 'haze' of the water spots, but won't get rid of the etched marks from the hard water (suggest a professional acid bath to remove that). As for black vinyl, I would keep Flitz away from that (tape it off while polishing the metal, etc.). If it's textured, you'll see hazing where the Flitz hits and is not fully removed. Not sure what you'll see on smooth vinyl.
612319
If applied to a totally clean exterior..and i do mean scrubbed wiped and dried, wipe new does do a good job. The car should remain in the garage and out of the sun for 48 hours. I know the directions say 24 hours, but the sun will ruin the finish if not totally cured. Having used it on 2 cars, I would never use it again. It is unforgiving if a mistake is done. Based on the cost, surface prep and application restrictions, I would buy 12 oz of your favorite exterior treatment and redo the trim as needed.
1295011
I've never used this on anything other than glass shower doors. It is a very, very fine abrasive and would likely damage a clear coat finish.
1798247
Depends. If it is a little light overspray from some careless work, you ought to be able to work it out with this product. I have had excellent success with this myself. If someone has actually sprayed auto paint directly on your car, this is not what you want. You need to sand it down, prime, and repaint. You're screwed.
422554
I Don't know either. This really doesn't eliminate scratches, it's seems safe to use as soft polisher. I agree with the other comment.
1092089
This works best on sealed leather. I would never use this on high end leather like in a Bentley. You can skip the leather conditioner though, it does nothing to sealed leather. All it does is make it slippery and it doesn't actually condition since it can't absorb into it. Skip the kit and get Chemical Guys NonSENSE instead. Its the same product.
715584
Yes. Even a brand new car will have impurities on its surface. Consider how log it takes to get it to a dealer from the factory; then it sits on the dealer's lot gathering dust, even if the dealer doesn't put any garbage wax on it.....It's always advisable to apply a thin (!!!) layer of Klasse AIO before using the glaze.
2275093
Absolutely, this product is a heavy duty clear-coat. Make sure you follow the instructions and wear a properly approved paint mask for this product!
1729574
Your best bet is to contact Collonite directly. Great family owned business, they will steer you right. On gelcoat that has been painted with either Awlgrip or Imron the answe would be no, as those two companies have very specific products to protect their finishes. Motorhomes with a clear coat finish are closer to automobiles, and Collonite makes dynamite waxes for automobiles. Give them a shout!
734809
Man I'm sorry to hear that. If the key scratch goes through the clear coat I don't think this will help. This is for the spider webs and swirls you see in the sun in your paint. I don't know if you have a buffer but I would start with a more aggressive polish (V34 or V36?) on the orbital and work your way up. If you don't have a machine find a detailer. It would probable be cheaper that way and he will do it right.