new car paint initial protection

meterman66 · 13th July 2017, 20:15

HI All

My missus is collecting a new car this weekend (it's a dark grey metallic) and I would really like to get some protection on the paint straight away and then wash and look after it weekly/fortnightly myself.

Can you give me some ideas of the best products to use as a first coating and then what waxes /detailing products I should continue with.

I have plenty of microfibre cloths and have just ordered a merino wool wash mitt.

I will use the 2 bucket method and possibly a snow foam attachment on a pressure washer to maintain cleanliness but I would really like to get something on the paint that will last (we've never had a new car before)

Been quoted stupid prices from dealer for "diamond paint guard" and I'm sure there must be something out there or even somewhere local to the Midlands that can put a first coat of protection on the paint.

Thanks in advance

Col

suzublu · 13th July 2017, 20:20

This is good, put some on years ago & still hard

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan...prod_1091.html

meterman66 · 17th July 2017, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

This is good, put some on years ago & still hard

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan...prod_1091.html

Hi

So to clarify i do the following:

1: Snow foam
2: Hand wash 2 bucket method lambswool wash mitt
3: Dry with microfibre cloth
4: Apply CQuartz product
5: Wash and wax normally thereafter??

Regards

Col

rustymotor · 18th July 2017, 05:48

Porzelack maybe..http://www.porzelack.net.au/product_...?products_id=9 The link is for the spec but, available on ebay.

Proud owner · 18th July 2017, 08:42

CQuartz is one of many newer type sealants that have excellent durability, but their success really depends on what is underneath i.e. its the preparation that counts. Once applied they've 'locked in' whatever's underneath.
My advice would be to speak to as many experts as possible, there are a number of car detailers in your area. Have a look also at the work that KDS Keltec do on their web-site and Facebook page on the protection work for brand new cars, in particular, the work they do to correct all the damage done by the manufacturer and their dealers. You are quite correct in avoiding the dealer applied protection packages that they offer.

13th July 2017, 20:15	#1
meterman66 Avid contributor Rover 75 Conny SE Starlight Silver Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coventry Posts: 107 Thanks: 59 Thanked 24 Times in 17 Posts	new car paint initial protection HI All My missus is collecting a new car this weekend (it's a dark grey metallic) and I would really like to get some protection on the paint straight away and then wash and look after it weekly/fortnightly myself. Can you give me some ideas of the best products to use as a first coating and then what waxes /detailing products I should continue with. I have plenty of microfibre cloths and have just ordered a merino wool wash mitt. I will use the 2 bucket method and possibly a snow foam attachment on a pressure washer to maintain cleanliness but I would really like to get something on the paint that will last (we've never had a new car before) Been quoted stupid prices from dealer for "diamond paint guard" and I'm sure there must be something out there or even somewhere local to the Midlands that can put a first coat of protection on the paint. Thanks in advance Col

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rustymotor Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hull Posts: 1,848 Thanks: 216 Thanked 432 Times in 340 Posts	Porzelack maybe..http://www.porzelack.net.au/product_...?products_id=9 The link is for the spec but, available on ebay. Last edited by rustymotor; 18th July 2017 at 05:55..

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,955 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	This is good, put some on years ago & still hard http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sealan...prod_1091.html

18th July 2017, 08:42	#5
Proud owner Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Braintree Posts: 443 Thanks: 159 Thanked 126 Times in 100 Posts	CQuartz is one of many newer type sealants that have excellent durability, but their success really depends on what is underneath i.e. its the preparation that counts. Once applied they've 'locked in' whatever's underneath. My advice would be to speak to as many experts as possible, there are a number of car detailers in your area. Have a look also at the work that KDS Keltec do on their web-site and Facebook page on the protection work for brand new cars, in particular, the work they do to correct all the damage done by the manufacturer and their dealers. You are quite correct in avoiding the dealer applied protection packages that they offer.