Protecting New Paint

[Frostee]

Hope I am not doubling up here on an existing thread.

I’m interested to know what people recommend re protecting paintwork on a new car. Do you do it yourself or take to a detailer?

I’ve always been of the opinion that you should apply a protective polish soon after you take delivery, but it’s been a few years since I’ve had a new car so am somewhat out of touch with products and techniques recommended today.

[Corey_R]

Do it yourself, or take it to a detailer... either way is fine.. JUST AS LONG AS YOU DONT PAY THE DEALER TO DO IT!!!!! The dealer protection packages are a complete waste of money.

As for detailers - they offer the advantage that they've done it many times before and it means you don't have to spend the hours preparing the car and applying the product. Some detailing companies also offer special products which are not available to be applied by general consumers. For example Surface Tech with their G|Techniq C1and Reflect Effect with their Opti-Coat treatment.

Surface Tech and many other companies also offer 3M Paint Protection Film/Ventureshield Stonegard which offers a transparent (invisible to anyone more than 1m away) PHYSICAL protective barrier between your car and stones and other debris which may chip your car. These are typically applied to front facing surfaces, although it can be applied to the entire car.

[carcareproducts]

Hope I am not doubling up here on an existing thread.

I’m interested to know what people recommend re protecting paintwork on a new car. Do you do it yourself or take to a detailer?

I’ve always been of the opinion that you should apply a protective polish soon after you take delivery, but it’s been a few years since I’ve had a new car so am somewhat out of touch with products and techniques recommended today.

Also remember however with a protective "laminate" on your car, stone chips are reduced yes however it still can go through and once pealed off it can also peal off a large amount of paint if you have a chip within size that has gone through both paint and protecting laminate coat.

Regarding sealants, you can do a many of choices from a natural wax which lasts approx 3-5 months, acrylic like mentioned which is anything from 3-12 months, a polymer sealant which is 6-12 months, a nano based sealant which is 1-3 years.

There are plenty of options available and easily done if you are willing. If not you can go to one of many people who will offer you the right product at the right price for you as well.

[Frostee]

Thanks for the feedback. This has been very helpful

[brad]

polish is for "reinvigorating" paintwork. To protect paint you need either a sealer/sealant or a wax (or you can apply sealant followed by wax for a bit of depth).

Mr carcareproducts above can offer good advice & sell you product (at a discount for Vwwc members). Otherwise, try Waxit.com.au or ChemGuys.

My red car is now 2.5 years old & looks very tidy. IIRC, I applied some Meguiers Cleaner Wax about 3 months after got it (dealer had waxed it as part of the predelivery!!!), which isn't a fantastic product but better than many. About 9 months later I put some Poorboys / Nattys Blue paste wax straight over the top of the Megs (which is the lazy way of doing it) and it was much easier to apply than the Megs. repeated the process 6 months later.
It's due again & I have some ChemGuys sealant & ChemGuys paste wax waiting to be applied.

I think that just as important is to use a decent car wash product (like Duragloss) & wash mit. Don't let bird poo & other nasties sit on the paint & if the car is wet, towell dry the water off to prevent water spotting.

There's a few decent threads on here about basic car care & products to use. It can become addictive & you can end up with a lot of product if you get carried away.

[Frostee]

Thanks for that. I'm planning to take my car along to Protech in Boronia to get a base sealant or wax as you point out. They seem to have been in business for some time and the customer reviews are very favourable.

I have a heap of Zaino product that I've used on my last car and will probably use the likes of their detailing spray to spruce it up after washes. I agree 100% with you that you should use a good car wash product, as some stuff out there I understand to be quite nasty.

I'll read through the various threads as you suggest, as I'm sure there's lots of good tips there.

Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with me

[Rob_R]

Hi guys, can you have opticoat applied and ventureshield fitted on top of it?

[SuperHans]

Mr carcareproducts above can offer good advice & sell you product (at a discount for Vwwc members). Otherwise, try Waxit.com.au or ChemGuys.

crap i've ordered like $360 worth of stuff over the last week and didn't know about carcareproducts discount code

[stucam]

CCP,

Yes it will be for the Polo.
I want something that will protect the paint long term (2 + years) and look good, while making washinig etc easier.
What would you recommend?

Nanolex sealant. Bloody fantastic ****e.


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[carcareproducts]

Nanolex sealant. Bloody fantastic ****e.


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The bloody fantastic comment above would be the one i would recommend to you most definitely.

Nanolex Paint Protection Kit - 12 months protection