Polish a New 991S on delivery
10-05-2012, 03:20 PM
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A polish isn't necessary to remove this residue, but it doesn't hurt.
10-05-2012, 05:31 PM
#17
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"Polishing removes paint" is what every new car owner with a clear coat paint system needs to understand well before they buy into using mechanical devices and polishing compounds. You need to know that it can easily remove your clear coat by grinding it off. So if you have clear coat that is what you should clean and polish- gently. Clay bars are perfect if used properly. Then a wax (of the kind that makes you happy) will provide the sheen and protection of the clear coat. Of course, once the clear coat protection is gone, you can use all sorts of things to repair flaws in pigmented paint.
I've polished my cars twice a year for nearly a dozen years, and never taken off enough clear to cause a problem.
10-06-2012, 11:18 AM
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I agree, a finishing polish and finishing pad will remove very little paint.
10-07-2012, 02:51 AM
#19
The comment that Griot's is entry level is amusing. I bet the gents using it on their cars invited to Pebble Beach (and winning!) chuckle as well. The day I see any car anywhere with a more buttery soft, deep gleam than mine sports on a regular basis is the day I will consider changing my mind.
The truth is there are a great many products out there that are capable of giving excellent results, provided only that you know what you are doing down to a very detailed level. That's where all the comments about using micro-fiber (or 100% cotton), folding, and controlling pressure come into play.
The original question is, do I need to polish my new Porsche? The answer is: Yes, and clay it first and wax it afterwards. A brand new car ought to have only very faint, fine scratches, and so need only very light polishing. Thus the recommendation of Machine 4, a very fine polish that will remove very little paint, and is recommended for people who carefully hand wash and care for their cars finish.
The truth is there are a great many products out there that are capable of giving excellent results, provided only that you know what you are doing down to a very detailed level. That's where all the comments about using micro-fiber (or 100% cotton), folding, and controlling pressure come into play.
The original question is, do I need to polish my new Porsche? The answer is: Yes, and clay it first and wax it afterwards. A brand new car ought to have only very faint, fine scratches, and so need only very light polishing. Thus the recommendation of Machine 4, a very fine polish that will remove very little paint, and is recommended for people who carefully hand wash and care for their cars finish.
10-09-2012, 12:11 PM
#20
Drifting
I have "PLEASE DO NOT WASH THIS CAR" signs on posterboard when I take my cars in for service: one hangs from the rear view mirror, one taped in each rear, side window.
"Polish," by definition is the removal of material from the finish surface. A new car doesn't need polishing, it needs cleaning and sealing.
And I'm going to chime in here that a claybar treatment is unnecessary unless there is actual dirt on the paint (you can feel it with your hand, as one poster mentioned). And an improper claybar treatment can damage the finish, so it's not foolproof either. DAMHIK.
I was a car washer/new car prep'r when in high school. Back then all we had was soap & water, gasoline (for stains) and cotton towels. And of course, that was back before clear coat and all these fancy polishes and treatments.
10-09-2012, 12:15 PM
#21
Drifting
The comment that Griot's is entry level is amusing. I bet the gents using it on their cars invited to Pebble Beach (and winning!) chuckle as well. The day I see any car anywhere with a more buttery soft, deep gleam than mine sports on a regular basis is the day I will consider changing my mind.
As Chuck suggested, technique is more important than the product used.
