Apply polish, wax myself or bring to pros?

AudreyKey

Hi, guys. I am upgrading to a new car finally in January and plan to give it a polish and wax immediately, I have never done anything like this myself. What would you recommen, should I try to polish or wax it myself or better go to professionals (any suggestions in Cork)?
Thanks a mill

Outkast_IRE

On a brand new car , you need to tell the garage not to touch it , dont wash it, dont remove the stickers, dont go near it. You then need to inspect it really well cause plenty of new cars come in with dents etc from transit.

If you have never done it before let the professionals do the work, its money well spent and to do it right you would be investing a good few quid in the tools, and the time/knowledge to even attempt a decent polish and wax.

I think D&D detailing offer this service in the Cork to take it straight from dealer.

Then start looking at the upkeep - staying away from standard carwashes and sticking with reuptable handwash places or building up your own gear at home to wash and protect it yourself.

Curran

Outkast hit the nail on the head.

- Dont let the dealer prep the car - 99% of dealers will inflict wash damage during the prep
- Dont let them sell you a life time coating - there's no such thing, there are coatings that last many years, but they wont have those product, wont be able to apply them correct, etc. If you have considered it, then spend the money with a professional detailer
- If spending big money on a coating isnt for you, then you should be able to (with the right products), prep the car, and protect it using traditional type products yourself

Whatever you choose; you should try protect your investment as best you can so maximise resale value - best to wash yourself, get two buckets, a good wash mitt and microfiber drying towel as a minimum and this will keep it looking well for many years to come.

AudreyKey

Curran wrote: »

Outkast hit the nail on the head.

- Dont let the dealer prep the car - 99% of dealers will inflict wash damage during the prep
- Dont let them sell you a life time coating - there's no such thing, there are coatings that last many years, but they wont have those product, wont be able to apply them correct, etc. If you have considered it, then spend the money with a professional detailer
- If spending big money on a coating isnt for you, then you should be able to (with the right products), prep the car, and protect it using traditional type products yourself

Whatever you choose; you should try protect your investment as best you can so maximise resale value - best to wash yourself, get two buckets, a good wash mitt and microfiber drying towel as a minimum and this will keep it looking well for many years to come.

Thanks so much, I'll take to professionsls and for keeping up I decided on stuff from chemical guys

Curran

Speak with the pro when you drop it off - they'll be in the best position to advise you on what to wash the car with, etc...as some products are best washed with the shampoo's from the same range, etc - they'll set you straight!

GustavoFring

I had my car prepped by D&D with a ceramic coating, collected it with all the plastic still on. It’s not cheap but well worth it and the results were great. They’re a genuine bunch of lads and will advise on different options.

I get my washing done there at the moment as I won’t be able to do it at home until the house is ready but that is very reasonable with them.

AudreyKey

Thank you so much
I called them before Christmas and still waiting for their reply with prices
Can you, please, write me their prices what to do with the car will depend on the prices.
Is it true that ceramic coating will last up to a couple years?

Curran

Yes, the coatings that D&D offer will certainly last a couple of years.
Other companies will say they offer ceramics that last similar, but be careful / ask them what they are applying and research that its a leading coating, and ask to see it when dropping off the car.

AudreyKey

Thanks so much!

rebel.ranter

I was up with the lads in D&D today and they were doing a brand new LR Discovery, they are kept busy.