Maintaining a 992 with ceramic coating
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Maintaining a 992 with ceramic coating
I have yet to receive my car, but I did opt to do ceramic coating at the dealer.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
Last edited by ibopm; 09-26-2021 at 06:39 AM.
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I have yet to receive my car, but I did opt to do ceramic coating at the dealer (just for convenience to be honest, I know independent shops do it better).
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
Hand wash is fine too. Best to use the two bucket method or a stack of cleaning towels. Lots of threads on Rennlist about various hand wash methods.
Most Ceramic coating companies will void their warranty if you take it to the friction-based automatic car washes.
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ALWAYS wash my car at home, myself, inside the garage. Bought a new home 8 years ago - on the must list were hot/cold running water, floor drains, and heated garage. Got them all - added TV on the wall. I've washed the car in relative comfort in the garage when it was below zero outside. I would never take a car to a carwash - even if touchless you're likely getting recycled / dirty water and the chemicals used to clean the car will be harsh and create damage over time. This is in Iowa - our winters are real and we hit or come close to 100 degrees in the summer so you have to deal with either heat/sun or cold. Working inside the garage solves that.
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ALWAYS wash my car at home, myself, inside the garage. Bought a new home 8 years ago - on the must list were hot/cold running water, floor drains, and heated garage. Got them all - added TV on the wall. I've washed the car in relative comfort in the garage when it was below zero outside. I would never take a car to a carwash - even if touchless you're likely getting recycled / dirty water and the chemicals used to clean the car will be harsh and create damage over time. This is in Iowa - our winters are real and we hit or come close to 100 degrees in the summer so you have to deal with either heat/sun or cold. Working inside the garage solves that.
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Always hand wash. Get insulated waterproof gloves for the winter. Detergent used in touch less car washes is rarely ceramic friendly.
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Since you already spent the extra money to get it ceramic coated, I would highly recommend handwashing or having a mobile detail hand wash it for you. I feel the touchless car washes use chemicals that are a bit too harsh for ceramic coatings over time. There are a number of great products specifically for ceramic coated cars but I prefer Gyeon Bathe+ or CarPro Reset. Even using a foam cannon is acceptable.
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I have yet to receive my car, but I did opt to do ceramic coating at the dealer.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
Last edited by michael818; 09-26-2021 at 10:55 AM.
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Foam cannon, then hand wash with SI02 shampoo, rinse and blow dry. Perfect.
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First don’t let the dealer do the ceramic coating. Any car even a new car needs a proper paint correction and Polish before ceramic is applied. Also if you’re planning any protective film, Xpel, it needs to go on first before the ceramic coating.
Dealers sell cars, find a pro to do your detailing work. Once done wash it like you love it, 2 buckets, foam cannon, proper drying equipment. The car wash is for your Toyota.
My car is turning 7 years old and has only driven by a car wash.
Dealers sell cars, find a pro to do your detailing work. Once done wash it like you love it, 2 buckets, foam cannon, proper drying equipment. The car wash is for your Toyota.
My car is turning 7 years old and has only driven by a car wash.
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First don’t let the dealer do the ceramic coating. Any car even a new car needs a proper paint correction and Polish before ceramic is applied. Also if you’re planning any protective film, Xpel, it needs to go on first before the ceramic coating.
Dealers sell cars, find a pro to do your detailing work. Once done wash it like you love it, 2 buckets, foam cannon, proper drying equipment. The car wash is for your Toyota.
My car is turning 7 years old and has only driven by a car wash.
Dealers sell cars, find a pro to do your detailing work. Once done wash it like you love it, 2 buckets, foam cannon, proper drying equipment. The car wash is for your Toyota.
My car is turning 7 years old and has only driven by a car wash.
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Recently sold my black 2013 Cayenne which was ceramic coated. Always went through car washes except for the very race detailer visit. Car looked incredible. That’s why you pay for ceramic coated. If your going to wash it yourself all the time save the $$.
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I have yet to receive my car, but I did opt to do ceramic coating at the dealer.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
However, the SA said that I should only wash the car at a touchless car wash. How true is this? What are my options for keeping the car clean? Especially in a place where it snows (e.g. Toronto).
I'm also considering just going with a detailing specialty shop to do all the new car prep. Happy to hear thoughts on that too.
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A bit of info on Ceramic Coating care we provide to our clients: Ceramic Coating Aftercare - LINK
General Car Wash Routine:
A ceramic coating will NOT prevent swirling from a car wash w/ brushes:
General Car Wash Routine:
A ceramic coating will NOT prevent swirling from a car wash w/ brushes:
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HRE Wheels . Vossen Wheels . BBS Wheels . Akrapovic Exhaust . Fabspeed Exhaust . KW Suspension
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