SDotNYC Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hey everyone, Just dropping in, recently got a 2013 SEL Appearance pkg in ruby red. I've always been a part of forums with whatever cars I've owned and learned from all of them (prelude,jetta,tsx,cbr600,etc.) I'll be on here mostly reading but any time I can lend an answer to anyone I won't hesitate. Looking forward to the experience. Thanks, Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 Hey Sean, Welcome to the forum, and congrat's on your new Edge. Ruby Red looks awesome, you don't see that many Edges in that color. Do yourself a favor, and before the paint gets "dirty:, get a coat of Collinite 845 wax on it. :hyper: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Yeah no kidding, not many nice days left before the fit hits the shan and the weathers bad until March. I used DuraGloss 105 marine polish then Duragloss 501 then colinite 845. Water has no chance of sticking to the surface of the Edge. What a wonderful wet look it gives the surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Andy, I've got a 2 car garage with propane heat, any time you want to do the Sport or wife's Ex, give a yell, come on over. My work schedule is very flexible, so it can even be weekdays. You know where I work, they aren't going anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The dealer I got it from has this deal with "autobutler" when you first purchase and then 6 months later.. Not sure if it's legit but I'll check into your recommendations as well! Here's a link http://hempsteadford.com/auto_butler.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hey Sean, Watched the video, looks like this is something tha has to be applied every 6 month, so mark it on your calender. Most protectants give 3-4 months good protection, some a bit more. There are some products that can give you 2 years protection, but you have to be careful with applicaion. Is this 'autobutler" something the dealer "threw in" the deal, or an optional package you paid for. Well, at least you're good for the next 6 months ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hey Joe, The dealer threw it in, actually the first 2 treatments so around May or so I'll be back for the second treatment. I took the advice and got the Collinite as well though, the autobutler may be good but I'd rather play it safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 13, 2012 Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 Sean I don't know how much you are into cars, but if you are, ask Santa to get you a D.A. Orbital polisher. Porter Cable has a nice one, available at AUTOGEEK or Griots garage also has one that's nice too. If you are near a BJ's, they run sales on the Griots. One thing with the Collinite, instructions say to apply to a warm surface. Don't know where you are in N.Y., but winter is here, so it's kind of on the cool side. I have a propane heater for the garage, so I have it nice and warm. It can be 23 outside, and it's 73 in the garage, working with a T-shirt on. Gotta luv it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2012 HAHA Joe you are absolutely right about the winters, I didn't see that part about the temperature thanks for the heads up. I had a nice polisher but that got destroyed amongst a ton of other tools and belongings with the B*&^H Hurricane Sandy! dammit.. I never checked out BJ's for detailing products, I guess I should! I hate to go places like that around holiday time. All those crazy people shopping leads me to amazon lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 just sharing... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Congrats Sean, hope it makes up for your storm troubles! Love the color, my favourite color - had a Cherry Red 2011 Jeep Compass before our white 2013 SEL app pack, and also had a Cherry Red Fiat Bravo in the UK before that. Myself and my wife have never had a white car before so went with that this time. Good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 LOOKS GREAT ! ! ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thanks guys..just got the lamin-x headlight film to tint and protect the lenses..had surgery on my shoulder yesterday so that install will be a lil delayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJG Posted December 16, 2012 Report Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) You do know you're not waxing the colored paint. It has a clear coat over it. You are only waxing the clear coat. Here in Florida where we don't have snow and salted roads, I see no reason to wax my Edge until a year or so, when clear coat is not quite so bright. Then I will probably use a cheap spray on easily applied Dollar Tree wax once a year....something like Turtle Wax. I suppose it doesn't hurt anything to wax it though. Of course, my vehicle sits in a garage. Far more important is to keep the dirt and salt washed off, both underneath and on body. Especially flush areas behind trim, etc. Don't forget to treat rubber trim, it gets brittle with age. Edited December 16, 2012 by RJG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDotNYC Posted December 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 common sense that the car has clear coat and it makes all the sense in the world to have a protective coat of wax on top of the clear coat so you don't have to wait til the "clear coat is not quite so bright" A good coat of a good wax will prolong the nice appearance of your car. Even in Florida with the stronger sun rays you can get sun fade and what not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 17, 2012 Report Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yup, keep 'em waxed and well protected ! A year old car without wax, will look no where as good as a wzxed one. Gives a lot more protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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