Thanks Col, and others.Col Lamb wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:23 pm As stated please read the thread that I started many years ago, its content is still valid.
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My Turbo this year (below) and as it was when I collected it from the Pro Detailer (above) after they gave it the full external monty, I specifically instructed them not to treat anything internally and five years later it still looks like new inside. Externally the treatment has held up very well but it does require correct washing,mdrying and top up treatments (DIY works fine)
I would only ever have an OPC undertake the treatment IF they did a full paint correction first, my Pro Detailer had my car for three days, one day and a half they spent on paint correction and correcting the wheels, they spent half a day applying the treatments and the car stayed on jacks with wheels off for another full day, I left it overnight and collecyted it the following morning. An OPC is very unlikely to spend so much time and effort onna customer car.
Good luck
Gtechniq Treatment
Dear Omni
That is a cracking price for that , ask them is it done by them in-house or do they subcontract it out .
We had ours done through OPC it was ABC Detailing and his work is exceptional .
I used to be like you and enjoyed the wax on wax off process but that was the way to do it …but not no more .
We have had our last 4 cars done and it’s worth every penny …I agree with Andrea’s comments you want to try and minimise contact with the paint I do the same wash procedure as Andrea’s but I use a lambs wool wash mitt .
The. New car prep usually includes a machine polish were they remove all buffer trails , swirls , and imperfections in the paint and there will be some …then they apply the ceramic coating ..
I washed mine for the first time on Sunday and it was a breeze the paintwork is perfect
That is a cracking price for that , ask them is it done by them in-house or do they subcontract it out .
We had ours done through OPC it was ABC Detailing and his work is exceptional .
I used to be like you and enjoyed the wax on wax off process but that was the way to do it …but not no more .
We have had our last 4 cars done and it’s worth every penny …I agree with Andrea’s comments you want to try and minimise contact with the paint I do the same wash procedure as Andrea’s but I use a lambs wool wash mitt .
The. New car prep usually includes a machine polish were they remove all buffer trails , swirls , and imperfections in the paint and there will be some …then they apply the ceramic coating ..
I washed mine for the first time on Sunday and it was a breeze the paintwork is perfect
Thanks. I’d say that’s a cracking looking car, but as its externally the same as the one I have on order it would be a bit self serving. It is cracking thoughHighflyer99 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 18, 2021 5:48 pm Dear Omni
That is a cracking price for that , ask them is it done by them in-house or do they subcontract it out .
We had ours done through OPC it was ABC Detailing and his work is exceptional .
I used to be like you and enjoyed the wax on wax off process but that was the way to do it …but not no more .
We have had our last 4 cars done and it’s worth every penny …I agree with Andrea’s comments you want to try and minimise contact with the paint I do the same wash procedure as Andrea’s but I use a lambs wool wash mitt .
The. New car prep usually includes a machine polish were they remove all buffer trails , swirls , and imperfections in the paint and there will be some …then they apply the ceramic coating ..
I washed mine for the first time on Sunday and it was a breeze the paintwork is perfect
If you go on there web site they offer a retail product for dealerships to apply.
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPYDQZL5
718 Spyder PTS arriving March 2023.
718 Spyder PTS arriving March 2023.
I only let them do it because they didn’t charge me and I couldn’t be bothered to sort it elsewhere in the short term
If you want it doing get a proper detailer to do it
If you want it doing get a proper detailer to do it
On order
GT4 RS
Current
2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2012 Boxster S
GT4 RS
Current
2019 992 S
2019 Macan S
2014 Modified Lotus Exige V6
2022 Seat Ibiza 1.0 (115ps) DSG Excellence Lux(dog’s!)
1987 928S4
1967 Jag Mk2 3.4
Ex
2012 Boxster S
http://www.porsche-code.com/PPYDQZL5
718 Spyder PTS arriving March 2023.
718 Spyder PTS arriving March 2023.
As for washing I have only use Gtechniq products for the last five years and what follows is my way I wash my old bus.
Snow Foam, wait 10 minutes, hose off.
Use Fall Out Remover if necessary
Wash using two bucket method, only light pressure of the sheepskin wash glove and straight movement. One glove for high another for below the sideblades.
Use wheel woolies
Rinse off
Wash using Gtechniq wash using the above technique
Rinse
Lay Maguires Magic Towels on the surfaces, pat lightly. Lay them against vertical surfaces and pat dry. I do not move the towels.
Polish glass.
Spray on Top Up as per instructions on the bottle
Job done.
Five years later, it still looks great, me not so great.
Snow Foam, wait 10 minutes, hose off.
Use Fall Out Remover if necessary
Wash using two bucket method, only light pressure of the sheepskin wash glove and straight movement. One glove for high another for below the sideblades.
Use wheel woolies
Rinse off
Wash using Gtechniq wash using the above technique
Rinse
Lay Maguires Magic Towels on the surfaces, pat lightly. Lay them against vertical surfaces and pat dry. I do not move the towels.
Polish glass.
Spray on Top Up as per instructions on the bottle
Job done.
Five years later, it still looks great, me not so great.
Col
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags
Macan Turbo
Air, 20” wheels, ACC, Pano, SurCam, 14w, LEDs, PS+, Int Light Pack, Heated seats and Steering, spare wheel, SC, Privacy glass, PDK gear, SD mirrors, Met Black, rear airbags