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Winter paint protection...

GJN

GJN

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Gents looking for some guidance. Car was bought new in March this year, and had paint sealant
protection added (can't recall name but came from Porsche main dealer). Needless to say
it has been well washed and looked after (only has 2000 miles on clock) and is guards red.

I'm thinking about putting a coat of wax on it before the winter (it's garaged anyway, but in
event we get a rare sunny day I dare say I'll be going out for a play....) - is there any reason
NOT to put a coat of wax on it? Just curious in case this is a no go on a new car with paint
protection.....

If this is OK - can I have some suggestions on what to use? I'm looking forward to shining it
in the garage if I can't drive it - but want to make sure I use the best stuff (might be sad but
puts a smile on my face!)

Thanks
 
Gordon,

No issue putting wax over paint protection, its just another protective layer. The biggest issue is the cleaning of the car car prior to you doing this, foam then rinse then wash with two buckets (clean soap in one, second one to rinse the dirty sponge with grit guard in the bottom). Once the car is looking clean then you should use something like a fall out remover let it work, rinse off then clay the car carefully. Take note, no scrubbing in any of the process. Once the car is super smooth to touch, i.e Telly Savalas smooth then you can wax away to your hearts content.

More than happy to go through this with you one weekend.
 
Can't argue with the cleaning process above, but, if it's got paint protection on it, won't claying likely remove that?

Did your paint protection system not come with car wash, and maybe a "top up" sealant maintainer?

Might be worth contacting your dealer to find out what was used, and that would help work out the best solution.
 
Clay wont take off the protective sealant (or whats left) it will only pick up the rubbish (grit, tar, metal, etc) stuck in the sealant / paint.
 
If the cars only done 2000 miles and the paints in good fettle you only need to top up with a wax if thats what you want for peace of mind added protection for the winter months.
I would go for a winter wax such as Collinite 476s double coat.
Trust me thats all you need what ever winter throws at the paintwork.

Hope that helps Cliff.
 
It might be Supagard paint sealant but whichever it is there is no issue gently cleaning it as described above and then waxing on top of the sealant. Wax just adds further protection until the sharp stone hits hard! Any paint cleaners or cleaner waxes will of course remove any sealant so be careful what you use.
 
Thanks for the info gents, it is indeed supa guard and the paint is in tip top condition, so it sounds like a wax coat is what's needed to keep it like this! Tom, a bit of guidance would be great, I'll text you some time options and see if any work.

Cheers
 
And do not store the car after it is washed, not good for the brake.... Have a wee drive to dry off the discs and pads...

 
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