Detailing prep for new car?
My new order has finally hit US shores, and is on its way to dealer. Curious, what do people recommend for detailing when the car is brand new? Do you ask the dealer not to prep (what does dealer prep normally include anyway)? Should I pay a local detailer to do it instead?
I'm also assuming it's safe to detail the car right away, since it's already been on the boat for weeks, and has had plenty of time to dry. Anything else to think of before car arrives? I've already asked the dealer to be sure not to mount front license plate, and am stocking up on cleaning supplies... |
I gave strict instructions to my dealer to touch my Cayenne only to remove everything they needed to for the predelivery inspection (like all the protective stickers) and that's all. Then this was my new car prep:
Full front clear bra mask Tint front two windows to match Clear bra rear bumper top Exterior detail with Nanoskin paint sealant Leatherique on the leather interior (just the seats only and for heavens sake not anywhere else) |
not sure why a new car would need a "Detail" mine showed up literally brand new and perfect..... i guess some people still put plastic on their couches when they buy em?
what could you possibly prep besides getting rid of any residue from the stickers and that little indent from the port workers large butt? |
Originally Posted by w00tPORSCHE
(Post 3393617)
Tint front two windows to match
Originally Posted by w00tPORSCHE
(Post 3393617)
Leatherique on the leather interior (just the seats only and for heavens sake not anywhere else)
Originally Posted by wa1l1in
(Post 3393622)
not sure why a new car would need a "Detail" mine showed up literally brand new and perfect..... i guess some people still put plastic on their couches when they buy em?
what could you possibly prep besides getting rid of any residue from the stickers and that little indent from the port workers large butt? |
Originally Posted by w00tPORSCHE
(Post 3393617)
I gave strict instructions to my dealer to touch my Cayenne only to remove everything they needed to for the predelivery inspection (like all the protective stickers) and that's all. Then this was my new car prep:
Full front clear bra mask Tint front two windows to match Clear bra rear bumper top Exterior detail with Nanoskin paint sealant Leatherique on the leather interior (just the seats only and for heavens sake not anywhere else) |
I also gave my Dealer strict instructions not to run my new 2012 Cayenne S through any car wash system and to do anything besides a hand wash.
My car is actually at the Detailers shop right now, will be polishing with Menzerna Micro Polish SF4500 and then cleaned and prepared with Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite Cleaner Glaze and finally waxed with Dodo Juice Supernatural Wax. My CS is Black and should look outstanding once finished. I hope :) I will be picking up on Saturday, if you guys would like I could post some pics. |
Originally Posted by w00tPORSCHE
(Post 3393617)
I gave strict instructions to my dealer to touch my Cayenne only to remove everything they needed to for the predelivery inspection (like all the protective stickers) and that's all. Then this was my new car prep:
Full front clear bra mask Tint front two windows to match Clear bra rear bumper top Exterior detail with Nanoskin paint sealant Leatherique on the leather interior (just the seats only and for heavens sake not anywhere else) I did the exact same, except I had them install the clear bras as well. Didn't allow them to touch with a towel just very very very light buff bc I trusted them from past, but I did everything else and I prefer it this way. |
For those who question why detail a brand new car, here is a perfect example. My Cayenne has less than a 1000 miles on her and has never seen a machine car wash, was not detailed at the dealership and I have used proper washing techniques on it. Here is a picture of panel that show 50% of the paint corrected and what the other 50% looks like. I still have one more polishing step left.
http://us.mg1.mail.yahoo.com/ya/down...Inbox&inline=1 |
Here is what she looked like being prepped for the polishing. A nice shampoo for her lol
http://mud.attach.mail.ymail.com/us....8eKwb_YJ2stQ-- |
Originally Posted by ddyer248
(Post 3394810)
Here is what she looked like being prepped for the polishing. A nice shampoo for her lol
http://mud.attach.mail.ymail.com/us....8eKwb_YJ2stQ-- |
Wish I could see the pictures, they're not loading for me :(
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Not sure if this is the right place to post....ah well...the moderator might sent what will be a hopefully a gentle reminder. Can somebody tell me a decent place in Sfo bay area where I can bet a good detailing? Have not found a place yet...talked to the dealers and other Porsche owners....
Thanks Gopal |
Hi Gopal, I did the same research as you, and on these forums Bob Willis (justwaxed.net) is pretty universally recommended.
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i did mine at dealership before registering it using ProTech http://www.protech.mc/
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Thanks. Left a voice mail....
Thanks Gopal |
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