MK5 Golf GTI

General => Detailing => Topic started by: LFCJosh on October 17, 2015, 12:37:40 pm

Title: Winter Protection
Post by: LFCJosh on October 17, 2015, 12:37:40 pm

Hi all,

So paint is in OK condition. Just bought the car, 11 years old and it's not too bad although does need a good machine polish.

I plan to get it detailed after the winter and obviously want to protect the paint in the mean time.

If I wax the car ready for winter on top on the slight swirls etc, will it be difficult to correct it after winter?

I currently use a quick detailer after washing which gives a hydrophobic layer but not as thorough as a wax.

What's the best plan for winter??

Cheers

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: Scoobykiller on October 17, 2015, 12:40:29 pm

No it will not make a difference mate. You can wax it now if you like
Cheers

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: white91 on October 17, 2015, 01:51:18 pm

Buy a tin of FK1000P so easy to apply and very long lasting


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Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: Horatio on October 17, 2015, 01:58:10 pm

If you can the spare the time, get a clay bar kit. You'll be amazed how much suface contamination it'll lift off. It will also give a really good bonding surface for your products, AutoGlym Super Resin Polish and Autogylm HD Wax will see you through a good 3+ months maybe longer.

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: LFCJosh on October 18, 2015, 06:10:13 pm

Ok, cheers all.

I'll set aside a few hours one weekend to clay and wax it.

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: Chris92 on October 19, 2015, 11:11:58 pm

Quote from: LFCJosh on October 18, 2015, 06:10:13 pm

Ok, cheers all.

I'll set aside a few hours one weekend to clay and wax it.

Make sure you give it a polish to before waxing, srp will see you fine.

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: GibboVR on October 20, 2015, 09:52:52 am

I recommend the Autofinnesse ultraglaze.

I've used it for several years before winter topped with a decent wax (i use autofinesse illusion) though i have used poorboys natty blue paste and its lasted the course of the winter.

Easy to apply and remove too.

Title: Re: Winter Protection
Post by: munchbunch on October 27, 2015, 11:48:36 am

Have you thought about using a sealant? I use Sonax Polymer Net Shield and it gives about 6 months worth of protection from the elements. Give it a hand polish then apply a couple of coats.