I just bought a brand new 2013 MDX. Does waxing it the first day off the lot make sense...does the car really need it?

 

I would. Waxing helps set the tone for caring for the car, and it puts a layer of protection on the paint to help protect it from road debris, the sun, and bird droppings.

 

If it were me I would throw a coat of sealent on it.

 

2013 is out???

 

^ No, its not out must be a mistake for a 2012 or its a 2013 RDX

 

Yes, sorry...it's a 2013 RDX.

 

yes, put was/sealant on it. protect the car. the crap the dealer uses to prep your car for delivery doesn't do a damn thing, and the detail depts generally aren't good.

bond with your new ride and give her a good wash, then put your favorite sealant or wax on.

it was one of the first things i did to my TL ...i think day 2 of ownership along with a roof rack.

 

Some say...Oh no, you don't need wax on clearcoat finishes. Others say, clearcoat is a "paint." Wax it to protect it. I agree with the latter.

 

Wax it! I wax my MDX about 4-5 times a year. My wife thinks I'm crazy!!

 

Totally agree. A synthetic sealant like Klasse works best when on a completely virgin paint surface, no road grime, wax, polish residue, etc. It needs a completely "clean" surface to bond properly.

This would be one of the best times to use a sealant. I sealed my MDX the week we got it with Klasse and now I only refresh the sealant with Sonus Acrylic Glanz once a month and completely reapply Klasse once a year. Sealants are amazing if you maintain them.

 

Def wax it. Its a good time to do it since the paint is blemish free. This would also help prevent sap/acid rain/dirt from sticking or damaging paint.....it cant hurt it.

 

i use zaino, a sealant, twice a year and it works for me, never had a problem, historically with my paint.

 

Hand wax buff at least once per year.
If you use those coin high pressure car wash stations ... use spray wax.
This thread reminds me to do mine.