OPC Machine Polish/Valet - Swissvax
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Hi
Having recently had my Spyder go through the 4 year service I was speaking to the service guy about their used car prep, they offered me a full valet, machine polish with Swissvax products for under £200. My Spyder is well looked after but as its black it would be nice to get rid of the light swirl marks general cleaning has left. I've done the clay bar etc a few years ago which had amazing results even by hand, but I'd like to treat it to a bit of a top up professionally.
Has anyone taken their car through this process at Porsche? I know there are great detailing companies out there but Im not looking for the full £££ experience as the paintwork is still in very good condition.
Experiences appreciated.
Simon
Having recently had my Spyder go through the 4 year service I was speaking to the service guy about their used car prep, they offered me a full valet, machine polish with Swissvax products for under £200. My Spyder is well looked after but as its black it would be nice to get rid of the light swirl marks general cleaning has left. I've done the clay bar etc a few years ago which had amazing results even by hand, but I'd like to treat it to a bit of a top up professionally.
Has anyone taken their car through this process at Porsche? I know there are great detailing companies out there but Im not looking for the full £££ experience as the paintwork is still in very good condition.
Experiences appreciated.
Simon
mrdemon, not sure, I got the impression they have someone 'come in' and do it. I suspect direct would be a lot cheaper maybe as the mark up for all things Porsche are silly but having the come back to an OPC / Porsche if something isnt right/satisfactory does help with peace of mind. There is always a horror story somewhere obviously.
SJR202 said:
...it would be nice to get rid of the light swirl marks general cleaning has left...
I doubt a £200 dealer session would achieve what you're after. Swirl marks are something that they usually manage to *create* when polishing.Use a dedicated detailer, directly. You'll be much happier.
You could try:
http://www.sportscarprotection.com/index.php/our-t...
http://www.sportscarprotection.com/index.php/our-t...
Other have been recommended on here too - I expect others will be able to chip in....
S
http://www.sportscarprotection.com/index.php/our-t...
http://www.sportscarprotection.com/index.php/our-t...
Other have been recommended on here too - I expect others will be able to chip in....
S
Having been through endless situations with regards to paint condition and cleaning recently (with a Golf, not a Porsche I should add); you'd be 1 million percent better off enlisting the services of a professional detailer and paying around £300-£400 and getting the full treatment. Your car condition might be great, but you'd be amazed what a detailer can do, and there is little chance that a valet/detailer that visits the garage will do anywhere near the same level of work.
Swissvax is an incredible product, but only when applied correctly. If it is used over the top of a fairly basic clean and minimal polish you will have wasted your money.
Go and ask on detailingworld who is recommended in your area.
Swissvax is an incredible product, but only when applied correctly. If it is used over the top of a fairly basic clean and minimal polish you will have wasted your money.
Go and ask on detailingworld who is recommended in your area.
I had the £500 Swissvax treatment before I took delivery of my Cayman by Guildford OPC I thought a good way to start with a colour I said I would not have 'black'. But in sunlight not what I had expected with swirl marks particularly noticeable on the bumpers. I should have taken it back and had a moan but i didn't and just enjoyed a brilliant car. I did redo the bumpers with the top up kit supplied with much better results than theirs, the supplied Swissvax wax was also only the basic one.
Two years on and the first service and I opted for the Swissvax top up for £150 as part of the service. Why I expected it to be better I don't know, but it wasn't, just a wash and re-wax.
I wish I had taken it to a dedicated company and had it done properly.
Two years on and the first service and I opted for the Swissvax top up for £150 as part of the service. Why I expected it to be better I don't know, but it wasn't, just a wash and re-wax.
I wish I had taken it to a dedicated company and had it done properly.
I'd try to find someone that is recommended in your area (Envy Valeting in Hampshire if your profile is up to date). A 2-stage correction can cost around £250 on a medium car and is only as good as the person doing it. But then you need LSP on top. A very reputable detailer will charge more but I've been quoted some crazy prices as well (£800 for 2-day detail).
I'd take time in choosing the right person and not just use the OPC for it. Have a look at KDS ( http://www.kdskeltec.co.uk/) website for what to expect from a top outfit along with prices you can compare against others.
I'd take time in choosing the right person and not just use the OPC for it. Have a look at KDS ( http://www.kdskeltec.co.uk/) website for what to expect from a top outfit along with prices you can compare against others.
m999psw said:
I had the £500 Swissvax treatment before I took delivery of my Cayman by Guildford OPC I thought a good way to start with a colour I said I would not have 'black'. But in sunlight not what I had expected with swirl marks particularly noticeable on the bumpers. I should have taken it back and had a moan but i didn't and just enjoyed a brilliant car. I did redo the bumpers with the top up kit supplied with much better results than theirs, the supplied Swissvax wax was also only the basic one.
Two years on and the first service and I opted for the Swissvax top up for £150 as part of the service. Why I expected it to be better I don't know, but it wasn't, just a wash and re-wax.
I wish I had taken it to a dedicated company and had it done properly.
Jeez, £500? And once bitten twice bittenTwo years on and the first service and I opted for the Swissvax top up for £150 as part of the service. Why I expected it to be better I don't know, but it wasn't, just a wash and re-wax.
I wish I had taken it to a dedicated company and had it done properly.
Had my Spyder looked after by Nick at Detail My Car in Newbury; fantastic job (he's often recommended on the Thames Valley board on here). Also one of his contacts replaced my stickers at the same time, you'd never tell them from OEM and almost a quarter of the price of even just buying them from the dealers
No affiliation, just a happy customer
No affiliation, just a happy customer
Try Cambridge Autogleam. Nine Excellence uses them (him) regularly
http://cambridgeautogleam.com/default.aspx
http://cambridgeautogleam.com/default.aspx
Not a detailing recommend but one for new decals if yours get damaged .This company do them for a fraction an OPC would charge ..highly recommend them .
OPC wanted £300 for a set of side script for a Spyder .PDS charged £50 posted.
www.porschedecalshop.com
OPC wanted £300 for a set of side script for a Spyder .PDS charged £50 posted.
www.porschedecalshop.com
Edited by woodysnr on Friday 9th May 23:17
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