Maintenance after new car detail

sixlargebeers · May 4, 2016

My Daytona grey S3 was treated to a Gtechniq pro new car detail when just a few days old back in September 2015. Since then I have hand washed it only twice (very carefully

) and otherwise (in colder weather) have just used pressure washer with snow foam and or citrus pre-wash or local jet wash to keep worst of the muck off.

Now that the better weather is with us (sorry - less rainy), I want to do a better job of keeping on top of it. I have tar and glue remover, iron x, citrus pre-wash, lots of shampoo (Auto Finesse), wash mitts, clay mitt and an array of Megs, Autoglym and AF polishes and waxes and I have ordered some fresh applicator pads and MF cloths.

I don't want to attack or degrade the protection offered by Gtechniq by using harsh stuff to clean/decontaminate but at the same time I'd like to keep the paint optimally smooth, clean and to get the best flake pop possible.

Any advice very welcome.

Thanks

Stevier88 · May 4, 2016

sixlargebeers said:
My Daytona grey S3 was treated to a Gtechniq pro new car detail when just a few days old back in September 2015. Since then I have hand washed it only twice (very carefully ) and otherwise (in colder weather) have just used pressure washer with snow foam and or citrus pre-wash or local jet wash to keep worst of the muck off.

Now that the better weather is with us (sorry - less rainy), I want to do a better job of keeping on top of it. I have tar and glue remover, iron x, citrus pre-wash, lots of shampoo (Auto Finesse), wash mitts, clay mitt and an array of Megs, Autoglym and AF polishes and waxes and I have ordered some fresh applicator pads and MF cloths.

I don't want to attack or degrade the protection offered by Gtechniq by using harsh stuff to clean/decontaminate but at the same time I'd like to keep the paint optimally smooth, clean and to get the best flake pop possible.

Any advice very welcome.

Thanks

All you'll really need is a shampoo and a snowfoam to keep it looking good if it's got a ceramic coating. Any polishes, clay bars etc will remove the coating. Wouldn't really bother with glazes, waxes or sealants either as they probably won't bond to the coating well or may disturb the performance of the coating. Can't imagine you would get much durability out a wax on top so would save your money.

Snowfoam, shampoo and maybe apply a spray sealant every few washes.

Jiten C · May 4, 2016

agree with above, i had Gyeon MOHS+ applied in Jan this year and simply pre-wash, 2 bucket and then apply either Gyeon Wetcoat or Gyeon Cure every few washes

sixlargebeers · May 5, 2016

Thanks guys - that all makes complete sense. Might order some Gyeon to apply after next proper wash....

daryloffset · May 5, 2016

Gyeon Bathe+ and Gyeon Wet Coat - simple to use and has the awesome Sio2 ingredient which is in ceramic coatings - beads and sheets water and dirt like nothing else and a doddle to use

steeve · May 10, 2016

Use a neutral PH shampoo that's wax safe. NEVER use a polish, As all polishes are abrasive and will remove anything that put on the paintwork.

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