Today was the day to give Dennis’s family car some lovin’. His 2008 MDX came in looking fresh, given that it is only two years old with 10k miles on the clock. One thing Dennis have not had the chance to do yet which all new cars should get right off the lot, is a thorough clay bar job. When you’re buying a new car, they’re sitting on the lot collecting pollens, rail dust etc. which ends up contaminating the paint, leaving a rough feel. A clay bar is needed to remove these contaminants, leaving the paint smooth, and ready for further work. Defect-wise, the car was in great condition. There were no scratches and swirls were minimal. Oh! I really did not think the MDX was that big until I got a chance to work on it! :/ Ditto.

Here’s the process:

Chemical Guys Citrus Wash with Euro-W Bucket + Grit Guard & DI Sheepskin Mitt
Clay Magic Ultra Fine Clay with Optimum No Rinse Wash as lube
Menzernas P085RD / UDM 4″ / White
Menzernas P085RD / Flex 3401 5.5″ / Orange
Optimum Finish / Flex 3401 5.5″ / Blue
Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection / By Hand / Foam Pad (Synthetic Polymer Sealant)
Duragloss Aquawax
Optimum Power Clean
Stoners Invisible Glass
Duragloss Non-Silicone Tire dressing
303 Aerospace Protectant
Einzette Cockpit Premium
Optimum Metal Polish / #0000 Steel Wool