[ERM]

I just found this board and as a weekend detailer I'm glad I did - looks like a nice wealth of information.

Here's my situation - My wife just got a new black MB C350. I'm not a stranger to black cars and I want to start out right with this one so I'm not playing catch-up. So while the paint is clean and new, I'm planning on doing a wash then applying two applications of Jetseal and finishing it up with One Grand Blitz Wax. Curious on what you guys think - does this sound good or should I start with something before the Jetseal? Thanks in advance.

[pirex]

Sounds like a nice protection package for me. The car is brand new, so you don`t have any swirls? If so, I would consider to polish it first.

[Asphalt Rocket]

I personally would wash, clay, polish with menzerna, then use your Jetseal.

[ERM]

Thanks for the feedback. No swirls - only have 25 miles on it -Asphalt, you think I need to prep it that much being that new?

[Asphalt Rocket]

Yes, you will be surprised at the difference it makes.

[supercharged]

top it off with Pete's 53 for even better protection and awesome beading!

[POPPAJ]

Give a thought about DWG before your jet seal and lsp.

	LSP Last Step Product, meaning protection either wax or sealant.

[D&D Auto Detailing]

I agree with Asphalt Rocket.

[ERM]

If I use a polish, will there be any issues w/ the Jetseal bonding to the paint? And if I do polish, do you guys think I should use my Porter Cable DA for that step or do it all by hand. For the Jetseal I was told by The Chemical Guys that I'm better off applying it by hand than w/ the Porter Cable because of the potential heat it could create and the hand application will have a better bond. Thanks again for the feedback.

[blk45]

If polishing, a machine will give you much better results than doing it by hand.