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Tips for Porsche Paint Maintenance

1/2/2018

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One of our primary Porsche services at Formula Motorsports is paint protection. You want your beautiful Porsche to shine at all times, and our Ceramic Pro and other paint protection services are the top of the line here.
What are some other tactics you can take to ensure that your paint remains shiny and smooth at all times? Here are a few basic tips.

Non-Abrasive Cleaning
Many commercial car wash systems should be generally avoided, as they only use abrasive nylon brushes or high-pressure washers. Both these items can damage paint, and harsh chemicals do the worst of this damage. In addition, many of these services do not utilize proper drying, and allow spots to etch into the paint.
As an alternative here, hand-wash your Porsche or use a green technology like steam cleaning. This is both better for the environment and far healthier for your vehicle’s paint.

Polishing

Polish is an abrasive compound that can help shave off imperfections in paint while leaving surfaces smooth. Polishing must be done before waxing – if not, the wax will make the paint look dull and will wear off more quickly. Learn how to master polishing techniques, and consult our experts if you have any questions.

Waxing and Sealant

Washing and polishing are steps to prepare the surface for wax or paint sealant, or sometimes both. These products seal in your hard work and protect paint from contaminants, plus give the coat a shine. Wax is generally a natural substance while sealant is synthetic, and they can give two different kinds of shine. If you’re using both, wax will be used first.

Sun Damage Avoidance
It’s impossible to completely avoid UV rays on your paint, but you can reduce its harmful effects. Always park the car inside or use a car cover, and make sure to wax properly – wax also provides sun protection. Another good measure to take is washing the car regularly.
Want to learn more about Porsche paint maintenance, or interested in any of our Porsche restoration services? Speak to the experts at Formula Motorsports today.
4 Comments
Elsa winstone link
5/17/2018 05:19:31 am

Paint job of the vehicle needs maintenance and protection against different contaminants and natural calamities. Different types of contaminants could affects the paint job of the vehicle. So, suitable initiatives needs to be taken to prevent such contaminants from damaging paint job of the vehicle. Apart from this, effects of solar radiation and acid rain could also affects the paint job of the vehicle in a very negative way. So, a wax cover should be provided to the vehicle to stand against different types of natural and artificial hazards.

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Rosa Paula link
7/12/2018 08:33:31 am

Paints helps to make the car shiny. By protecting the paint we can maintain the shine on our vehicle. Different type of contaminants like dirt ,dust,pollen,bird droppings affect the paint job of the vehicle. We have to prepare the surface of car for wax or paint sealant which would protect paint from contaminants and provide a shine to the paint. We should wash the car regularly but commercial car wash system must be avoided as this type of wash destroys the paint job of the vehicle. After washing, the car must be dried with a clean microfiber towel. Air drying should be avoided.

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Laurel Larsen link
8/29/2019 09:43:17 pm

I liked your tip to polish the car after waxing to maintain the shiny paint look. My dad owns a Porsche and he's always looking for tips on how to take care of it. I'll let him know that he should consider using polish in order to keep it looking its best!

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Randy Chorvack link
10/16/2019 10:43:16 am

I had no idea that wax gave your car UV protection. I'll have to get mine waxed right away. I just bought a new Porsche and I want to make sure that I give it the best care possible.

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