New tundra first wash?

Just bought a new tundra today. What would you all recommend for the first wash/wax? I have all sorts of products just didn't know if I should wait a while for the paint to cure? Clay bar? I already have foam cannons and such...

 

Howdy from DFW and

 

Welcome from Colorado

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First weekend I had the truck, I clay barred it because there was contaminants in the paint already, then hit any spots with some polish that needed it. Then put down a sealant. Then the next time I washed it I put a wax down. I’d say at least decontaminate the paint if it’s needed and put a wax down on it.

 

That’s a nice condition for a 2006

 

LoL I got rid of it. I still have an 04 Tacoma how5

 

If possible give it a good clay barring, then correct any paint swirls and get a ceramic coating on it. That's an extreme measure but it would be a great time to do it, especially if there are no swirls or marring present. A good ceramic will give you 3-5 years of protection and you can apply it yourself for under $100. If you opt for the simpler route, clay it and put on a good sio2 sealant

 

I also washed my truck when it was new, but I really don't like a clean truck. It was designed and made to work, so in my opinion it is okay if it looks like it is working.
I think it is super sexy if there are mud splashed on a truck.

 

I have a 3 month old Tundra Pro and I washed it, clay bar, washed it again, used a scratch and swirl compound with a buffer and then used denatured alcohol and wiped it down.

Did a ceramic coat and just put a second coat on yesterday.

Looks like I wash covered it in glass so far.

 

I like the look of a used dirty truck too...but I got to wash it every so often to show she can still clean up good for a night out on the town.

 

Tim, if you ever get an opportunity, try out some Jescar Powerlock. That stuff makes MGM look pretty dope.

 

Somebody mentioned MGM?

 

I’m as surprised as you are.

 

Is that something I can get at an auto store or need to get online?

 

Amazon

 

I’ve not seen it in stores. I get it from Amazon