Paintwork protection on new cars
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Your OPC should supply your car prep'd and polished. Any so called special polished finishes are a waste of time, unless they come with a relevant guarantee.
The only effective paintwork protection involves the clear film that is applied to vulnerable areas to prevent stone chips.
The only effective paintwork protection involves the clear film that is applied to vulnerable areas to prevent stone chips.
We were at OPC Cambridge yesterday for the Boxster register meetup. When we got the tour of the bodyshop floor one of the question asked was the film and apparently this is becoming a big issue with Porsche AG as it is believed to be leading to paint damage under the film.
We were also told that the film cost pretty much the same price as it would cost to re-spray that surface, so it is down to personal perference.
I personally feel it is only worth consdidering if you are planning to do a lot of motorway mileage...
I've seen Armourfend used on a car. The film is clearly visible and so is a faint white line where the chalky deposits (from polishing the car) around the edges build up. Looks bad in my opinion.
Carl.Young
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I was at the OPC cambridge too - interesting to hear what they said - especially since my Boxster had armourfend on it when I bought it. Pesonally I think armourfend is the work of satan and I wouldn't recommend it for exactly the reasons outlined. On a dark car you can see the film and it looks sh1te. You'll also find that it can only stop a certain amount of chipping, so if you ever take it off again you'll STILL need a respray.
juliany27
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Yes.
Just wash it properly, do not use washing up liquid - but one of the main products [car shampoo by Autoglym is what I use] and a clean cloth /chamois.
The OPC manager said that the cost of repainting a chipped front was the same as buying any chip protector and he did not recommend it.
Looks like a morning of washing and cleaning every week or so.
Enjoy the car.
Just wash it properly, do not use washing up liquid - but one of the main products [car shampoo by Autoglym is what I use] and a clean cloth /chamois.
The OPC manager said that the cost of repainting a chipped front was the same as buying any chip protector and he did not recommend it.
Looks like a morning of washing and cleaning every week or so.
Enjoy the car.
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Carl.Young
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And he was spot on. I hated having it on the car because it spoiled the look - in fact a friend of mine said it looked like a bodged repair job. I think you've just got to bite the bullet (I have) and accept you'll need a respray every few years. Anyway, why pay good money for a beautiful paint job, and then hide it under a layer of sellotape?
Slightly off topic: I'm told that a good canuba based solid wax will actually harden if allowed to 'bake' in direct sunlight after initial application. This may also help protect from, or minimise damage from stone chips.
On the subject of washing: Use Johnsons Baby shampoo in the blue bottle. It's PH neutral so will not harm the paintwork, polish or remove any of the wax. It does not agravate rusting of paint chips, unlike many other detergents. It gives plenty of suds and It's also cheap! A single cap full in a bucket of warm water does the trick, so it also lasts. Many of the professional valeters use it.
KP
On the subject of washing: Use Johnsons Baby shampoo in the blue bottle. It's PH neutral so will not harm the paintwork, polish or remove any of the wax. It does not agravate rusting of paint chips, unlike many other detergents. It gives plenty of suds and It's also cheap! A single cap full in a bucket of warm water does the trick, so it also lasts. Many of the professional valeters use it.
KP
JCB..
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I've heard that told as well but unless the 'laws of physics' have changed since I left school I fail to see how a layer of wax a few microns thick can deflect a small lump of rock which may well be travelling at a relative speed around 140MPH!
This is what you need.....
http://memory-alpha.org/en/wiki/Polarized_hull_plating
JCB..
I can't wait to fit a "Shields up" button in the centre console [8D]
Edit: I can spell, but my fingers can't...
Edit: I can spell, but my fingers can't...
juliany27
New member
Mark
Why not have a look at http://www.army-technology.com/projects/challenger2/challenger21.html - I think that this will sort out potential paint chip problems. Firstly no-one will mess with you, and secondly one paint chip will not be noticed!!
Why not have a look at http://www.army-technology.com/projects/challenger2/challenger21.html - I think that this will sort out potential paint chip problems. Firstly no-one will mess with you, and secondly one paint chip will not be noticed!!
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