To polish or not to polish

[lasuze]

I'm picking up a new car within the next couple of weeks

Unfortunately due to my garage being full with other cars, this one will need to live outside.

Should I polish it on day one, and if so with what?

Any input will be kindly appreciated

[Far Cough]

Definatley .....however I`d plump for a "New Car detail" and get it protected with some sort of ceramic or glass coating. Your dealer will arrange this on your behalf prior to collection. This way , nothing will stick to your new car and even when it does get dirty a quick jetwash and it will look good as new .

[Summit_Detailing]

As above, a new car detail including a ceramic coating from a respected detailer local to you will offer long term protection and ease of washing in the future.

Enjoy the new car.

cheers

Chris

[gred]

Do a bit of research on local detailers or post here where you're based for recommendations, but don't rely on your OPC. If it's going to live outdoors, a ceramic coating is a good idea and will last for several years unlike wax.

[Paynewright]

Is it new new or old but new to you?

There are (imho) two approaches:-

1) Regular application of something like Autoglym super resin or halfords own polish/wax (yes halfords - gets good scores in reviews). These are combined polishes and waxes that remove minor marks and protect which need regular top ups - prob every 3 months.

2) Detailing strategy that undertakes a proper full day clean once maybe twice a year - clay bar, machine polish and caranuba wax. ( I use bilt hambler clay, das6 polisher with menderza polish and either dodo juice hard candy or colinite wax). Detailers will have their own preference on products, incl ceramics, but process the same.


The most important thing is your washing regime. If you are going to use the local cheapo hand car wash then dont bother with either waxing process as your paintwork will be trashed. Either wash yourself using two bucket method or get your detailer to wash it regularly.

If its new new I’d do 2) yourself or find a local detailer to start a car cleaning relationship with.

Just my 0.02p worth!

Regards

Ian

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[lasuze]

Ok guys it seems like a ceramic coating could be the way to go.

The car is a new (New) Macan GTS and I'm based near Exeter

Any recommendations and potential cost?

[Slushbox]

Another vote for Auto-Glym Super Resin on a new car. Did mine at Christmas ( not a Porsche) and dirt just rinses off. Every three months seems about right. Dealers always comment on excellent condition of paint at P/X time. (Merc/Volvo)

Haven't tried the ceramic stuff though.

[Porsche911R]

lasuze said:

Ok guys it seems like a ceramic coating could be the way to go.

The car is a new (New) Macan GTS and I'm based near Exeter

Any recommendations and potential cost?

be £1k

that's the rub over even a top end £200 wax which will last you 10 years.

[lasuze]

Ok guys it seems like a ceramic coating could be the way to go.

The car is a new (New) Macan GTS and I'm based near Exeter

Any recommendations and potential cost?

[lasuze]

WTF is going on with my laptop?

[pete]

I've been quoted £650 for GTechniq on all exterior surfaces, glass and wheels on a new Cayenne from a few reputable detailers, assuming it doesn't need lots of paintwork correction.

Edited to add: contact Richard Tipper, of Perfection Detailing. He does a lot of new Porsches at OPCs and is mobile. Not sure if he would travel as far as Exeter but he has a great reputation.

Edited by pete on Friday 6th April 10:22