Porsche 996C4S
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I've been running my Porsche 996C4S for just over a month now, around the non too clean lanes of Norfolk. I don't know if I'm being a bit precious (new car 'n' all that) but it seems too attract ever bit of crud withing a 5 mile radius. I'm comparing this to my previous ride (am I allowed to mention Audi TT?), or is this real effect?
Also, as I'd like to get the performance improvemment of washing off aforsaid 30Kg of mud, what's the best cleaning regieme for a car that you actualy do give a monkey's cuss about?
Also, as I'd like to get the performance improvemment of washing off aforsaid 30Kg of mud, what's the best cleaning regieme for a car that you actualy do give a monkey's cuss about?
Your car will only be 'dirtier' for psychological reasons (black gets dirtier than silver) or physical ones (aerodynamics and ground effects, lower to the ground, no mud flaps, short rear overhangs etc). I'm guessing it is getting just as dirty as the TT. Porsches aren't any more magnetic to dirt as a general rule.
Maintenance wise, you need to prep it (deep clean with wash and clay, polish) and then wax or seal it. This layer of protection will then mean dirt sits on the sacrificial layer, not directly on the paint. It also tends to be a slicker surface than 'dry' paint, enabling dirt to subsequently be removed more easily.
So prepare and protect every quarter. And just maintenance wash in between (using a mild shampoo, and preferably decent wash protocol (twin bucket method etc) to guard against introducing swirlmarks.
Maintenance wise, you need to prep it (deep clean with wash and clay, polish) and then wax or seal it. This layer of protection will then mean dirt sits on the sacrificial layer, not directly on the paint. It also tends to be a slicker surface than 'dry' paint, enabling dirt to subsequently be removed more easily.
So prepare and protect every quarter. And just maintenance wash in between (using a mild shampoo, and preferably decent wash protocol (twin bucket method etc) to guard against introducing swirlmarks.
As above, no sponges unless natural, invest in a couple of wash mitts (sheepskin) get some decent drying towels, not a chaomois, use good quality microfibres and select a wax and a good sealant such as Chemical Guys Jetseal 109 or Klasse.
or spend a week looking at what the chaps on detailingworld.com use.
or spend a week looking at what the chaps on detailingworld.com use.
Norfolknporsche said:
OK, thanks guys. What is 'clay' and do you have any product/supplier recommendations? is this stuff I can pick up at halfords, or do I have to go to some 'car detailing supplies emporium'?
Think of clay as an exfoliating bar of soap, only not as hard. It picks up the "debris" of your blocked pores, leaving you skin lovely and smooth.Since Dom can't openly offer his own products - I'll do it for him.
Trundle over to Dodo Juice, and contact him - he'll sort you out with the whole kit and kaboodle, save for the wash mitt, and you'll be sorted for looking after the new toy for quite a while, with only shampoo to reorder every 3 months probably.
Norfolknporsche said:
OK, thanks guys. What is 'clay' and do you have any product/supplier recommendations? is this stuff I can pick up at halfords, or do I have to go to some 'car detailing supplies emporium'?
The best way to buy products is via the web. There are a few clay bars worth trying...but remember most need a lubricant. My favourite is Auto Clay made by an English company Bilt-Hamber, it uses water as a lubricant and can be found on heir website.There are many online suppliers of detailing kit, from manufacturers sites such as Meguairs, Zymol, Swissvax, Zaino and Bilt Hamber, through to suppliers such as Carwashnwax (Chemical Guys), cleanyourcar who supply pretty well everything, detailedobsession, polishedbliss, seriousperformance and many more.
Have a search,compare prices, take your time to research products and start a collection of products.
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