When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
made the mistake once on my previous 997.1 of going to an automated car wash...was in a hurry to go to an appointment. rear wheels were too wide for tracks and damaged the wheels...it got jammed in the tunnel and they had to use chainfalls to pull it out.......will never do that again
do wheels, wheel wells and tires first , separate bucket, wheel woolies, brushes, etc
Adams foam cannon and Chemical guys car wash
Clean water bucket to rinse the wool wash mit
detail brush to get around the badges and letters
dry with microfiber towel after spraying with adams detail spray
always in the shade..or if the sun is out keep it wet and dry in the garage
battery powered leaf blower to blow out excess water from mirrors, badges, wheels, lights
wax once per quarter......clay bar if the paint feels contaminated
havent transitioned to ceramic yet
many different tire protectants...typically tire wet or chemical guys gel
made the mistake once on my previous 997.1 of going to an automated car wash...was in a hurry to go to an appointment. rear wheels were too wide for tracks and damaged the wheels...it got jammed in the tunnel and they had to use chainfalls to pull it out.......will never do that again
do wheels, wheel wells and tires first , separate bucket, wheel woolies, brushes, etc
Adams foam cannon and Chemical guys car wash
Clean water bucket to rinse the wool wash mit
detail brush to get around the badges and letters dry with microfiber towel after spraying with adams detail spray
always in the shade..or if the sun is out keep it wet and dry in the garage
battery powered leaf blower to blow out excess water from mirrors, badges, wheels, lights
wax once per quarter......clay bar if the paint feels contaminated
havent transitioned to ceramic yet
many different tire protectants...typically tire wet or chemical guys gel
Fisher, just so I'm clear, you'll spray the Adams Detail spray on wet surfaces and then dry with a microfiber? You don't take any of the water off before doing so?
Sorry, have just read similar types of strategies on here and have not fully understood.
yes, thats exactly how i do it. if there is excessive water, i may use the blower to blow some of the water off just to keep from soaking the towel . (i am a big fan of the microfiber waffle towels...they hold alot of water). the spray gives the towel additional lubricant to keep from scratching the surfaces. it also gives it a little more shine.
yes, thats exactly how i do it. if there is excessive water, i may use the blower to blow some of the water off just to keep from soaking the towel . (i am a big fan of the microfiber waffle towels...they hold alot of water). the spray gives the towel additional lubricant to keep from scratching the surfaces. it also gives it a little more shine.
made the mistake once on my previous 997.1 of going to an automated car wash...was in a hurry to go to an appointment. rear wheels were too wide for tracks and damaged the wheels...it got jammed in the tunnel and they had to use chainfalls to pull it out.......will never do that again
do wheels, wheel wells and tires first , separate bucket, wheel woolies, brushes, etc
Adams foam cannon and Chemical guys car wash
Clean water bucket to rinse the wool wash mit detail brush to get around the badges and letters
dry with microfiber towel after spraying with adams detail spray
always in the shade..or if the sun is out keep it wet and dry in the garage
battery powered leaf blower to blow out excess water from mirrors, badges, wheels, lights
wax once per quarter......clay bar if the paint feels contaminated
havent transitioned to ceramic yet
many different tire protectants...typically tire wet or chemical guys gel
Some great recommendations.
Regarding the "detail brush" noted above - I would recommend going with one that has natural bristles. Synthetic bristles can scratch the surrounding paint.
Here's one that would work. There are many choices...
Regarding the "detail brush" noted above - I would recommend going with one that has natural bristles. Synthetic bristles can scratch the surrounding paint.
Here's one that would work. There are many choices...
I wish I had the time to wash my car myself!! Who is the best mobile detailer here in Los Angeles? I can't find any threads for mobile detailers? I want to do a ceramic coat but want it done by the best. Who do you guys trust?
By the way I got the Dupont Protection Plan on my wife's G550 through the dealer when I bought the car and it has clearly failed. I think it's a total scam, i don't think they every put the thing on...
I wish I had the time to wash my car myself!! Who is the best mobile detailer here in Los Angeles? I can't find any threads for mobile detailers? I want to do a ceramic coat but want it done by the best. Who do you guys trust?
By the way I got the Dupont Protection Plan on my wife's G550 through the dealer when I bought the car and it has clearly failed. I think it's a total scam, i don't think they every put the thing on...
I have been using a mobile detailer for many years. The owner's name is Ara and his detailing business is called "Final Touch Pro". Ara is a really great and friendly guy with many years of experience detailing high end cars. He has become a friend over the years and is my go to detailer for all my cars and for when I go to a PCA concourse or special car event. Ara has entered several Porsches for other clients in PCA Concourse judging events as well. Here are a few yelp reviews and his contact number (just added a yelp review myself). He has seen and done it all and is very knowledgeable. Highly recommend Ara and Final touch pro.
Here was a pic taken a couple days after he did a detail for me. In fact, any pic I share where my car looks detailed was probably taken after Ara detailed it.
I ALWAYS wash our cars myself. Back in the winter 1990-91 I had a black Alfa Romeo company car and was up in Buffalo to see a client and take him to lunch. I HAD TO get it washed.at a Car Wash. No recollection if it was "brushless" if they even had those then. I was NEVER able to get the paint back to good condition.
Then there was the hidden-on-the-inside-of-the-wheels damage to my Maserati from previous owner's use of a Car Wash. It took me a while to repair and re-paint them to my satisfaction.
The other advantage to washing your own car is seeing EVERY new imperfection. See it early and get it fixed.
As a recent member to the Porsche owners community, I have been using the following procedure on my 2016 Jag XF R-Sport. I have a local self serve car wash, a fairly new facility, that I have used for the past three years with excellent results. They have a PRE-SOAK cycle that I use first that works wonders on all types of grime in breaking it loose. I thorough wet the car with the pre-soak covering every surface. Then I switch to SOAP which cleans the car wonderfully. Now switch to RINSE and then SPOT FREE RINSE. Car comes out spectacular with a beautiful shine.
I then drive home, blow any excess hidden water out and dry off any excess. Then I use my favorite detailer or spray wax and finish the car. Final clean to the windows and within an hour the car is sparkling. I haven't had any issues with my previous cars and only did the 911S one time, using the above technique and it worked fine. No contact. no brush or sponge, nothing but water and elbow grease to finish. Came out like I thought. I really love the PRE-SOAK as it cuts everything in its path from road grime to brake dust.
Chemical Guys Mr. Pink and my Foam Cannon hooked up to my power washer is an easy & efficient way to clean any vehicle (and fun too!) A single pass through the thick creamy foam with a microfiber mitt that gets rinsed before each pass ensures no scratches or swirls are introduced. Then a second foaming followed by a thorough rinse is all it takes. A quick blast with my backpack leaf blower and then final dry with microfiber towel and it’s all clean & shiny.
BTW - Just as important as the products & method is good clean water so be sure to use an inline water filter to make sure there are no contaminates introduced that will cause spots.
No self-service car wash. Soaps / chemicals are harsh and over time mess up finishes.
Three buckets.
1) For wheels only. Wheel woolies. Microfiber cloth.
2) CarPro Reset. Use this for the overall car - with a microfiber mitt.
3) 5 Gallon - clear water only. Used to rinse microfiber mitt.
Foam blaster (per several posts back on this thread.) I like Mr. Pink with this. I shoot down the car and let it sit while I wash the wheels / tires.
The car has a ceramic finish. Wheels also. I've been using Meguire's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer after washing. Absolutely great stuff and reasonably priced - about $15 on Amazon. Highly recommended.
I'll give your methodology a shot, sounds good. I have only had the car for less than 2 weeks and have only been to the SS wash a few times. You point is taken in regards to the chemicals. The car is going in next week for paint correction, PPF reowrk and ceramic coating. Hopefully that gives me the protection I will need for daily use.
Thanks for the tips,
05-07-2020, 04:01 PM
