PKAT Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hello folks!! After a small err.. argument with a concrete post in the underground car park at Chelsea FC. my trusty steed has been returned from the body shop. I also took the opportunity to have the road rash removed and now I have a sparkly baby, good as new! What to put on to protect the paint? What wax have you guys found is best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hensh65 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I just got a front end respray last week as well, you could think about doing a clear vinyl wrap? expensive but would do the best job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shenley Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I think you will find that everyone has their own favorite when it comes to cleaning products. I myself finish off with Dodo Juice 'blue velvet' after polishing the car with Auto Glym. Apparently Gtechniq is in vogue at the moment. I suppose it's down to how much you want to spend. http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/73834-gave-it-a-good-clean-apparently-its-called-detailing-now/ Just did mine....... before the thunder storms...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 No fast driving for a few weeks, give the clear coat a chance to harden, and don't wax it for about a month after. Even if you don't see it, the clearcoat is still evaporating gases 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've been looking at this but the bodyshop told me it would dull the paint so it wouldn't be as glossy, still tempted though. http://www.wolfschemicals.com/en/termek/wp-0np---nano-coating----hard-body- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKAT Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 cheers guys, I had heard of auto glym but they didn't tell me about being a good girl and not driving at my normal speed and not waxing for a month. gonna be a hairy car!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I would wipe the area down with lots of quick detailer and a very soft MF everyday, but please take care not to scratch it. This is the only time I would recommend doing that instead of washing the car, although if you can wash everyday then all the better. the idea is to stop any dirt or bugs ingraining themselves into the paint at this stage of curing. As said, leave for a month then use whatever wax you fancy. Personally I'm very taken with the DJ Supernatural, but it's not cheap. I've also got a tub of DJ BV that I use sometimes on other vehicles, and that's great too. I used the BV on my Azure, and it did come up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluke Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I would wipe the area down with lots of quick detailer and a very soft MF everyday, but please take care not to scratch it. This is the only time I would recommend doing that instead of washing the car, although if you can wash everyday then all the better. the idea is to stop any dirt or bugs ingraining themselves into the paint at this stage of curing. As said, leave for a month then use whatever wax you fancy. Personally I'm very taken with the DJ Supernatural, but it's not cheap. I've also got a tub of DJ BV that I use sometimes on other vehicles, and that's great too. I used the BV on my Azure, and it did come up well. I get mine back from the paint shop on Thursday after a front end respray to get rid of the dreaded stone chips. I was told that if its been baked the paint could be waxed straight away? Out of interest, what would be the best wax to use on sunset orange? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldel Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Or spend a small fortune on armour fend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 'Best' is ventureshield done by my very good friend Nick P. (I wouldn't use anyone else, he does mates lambos/ferrari's/porsches etc) Wax/sealant isn't comparable obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I get mine back from the paint shop on Thursday after a front end respray to get rid of the dreaded stone chips. I was told that if its been baked the paint could be waxed straight away? Out of interest, what would be the best wax to use on sunset orange? Maybe, but why risk it? I wouldn't. Even if baked, oils will still naturally evaporate. DJ SN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voodoo Vix Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) When the Supra's paint was baked we were told we could polish but not wax unless the wax was silicone free, so we just left her for about three months wax free and then detailed her properly after. Edited July 23, 2013 by Voodoo Vix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 This is my friends company, if you're serious about having a protective film on the car, this is THE place to go: http://www.cgperformance.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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