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Now We have a new pcp car in the house I am looking to get some form of pain t protection on it. I have a drive way but no fancy polishers etc so would be manual labour and cloths.

What would people recommend for a technical novice? I was thinking I would use gtechniq serum light as I had on the 340 but not sure I trust myself to apply it properly without leaving ceramic streaks or what ever everywhere.

cheers

[225]

Originally Posted by LobB

I'll do it for you

Done! Also this should be in off topic as well....

[creepy coupe]

Hard pressed to beat this for the money

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/g...RoC1FUQAvD_BwE

[Techno 9000]

Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) is a synthetic paint sealant which should be applied thinly to the paint and buffed off once completely dry (~45mins). Nothing wrong with going for two thin layers ( buffing off in between coats) if you wish.
Can have waxes etc applied over it for extra layering and protection, but is good for many months on its own if you wish.
A small bottle of EGP goes a very long way, probably do a car ten times over. Available at you local Halfords.

[NotGotABimmer23]

Originally Posted by Techno 9000

Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) is a synthetic paint sealant which should be applied thinly to the paint and buffed off once completely dry (~45mins). Nothing wrong with going for two thin layers ( buffing off in between coats) if you wish.
Can have waxes etc applied over it for extra layering and protection, but is good for many months on its own if you wish.
A small bottle of EGP goes a very long way, probably do a car ten times over. Available at you local Halfords.

Its also pretty rubbish compared to a lot of more modern products.

[....,,,,..,,..]

Sonax do some pretty decent protection, far superior to autoglym, last longer and decent range of top ups available.

Just remember spend as much time as possible on the prep, using stuff like Dodo Juice Lime Prime etc.

Clean your car have a decent easy to follow prep process.

[Rbrown]

Highly recommend Chemical Guys Jet Seal.

[sahajesh]

Originally Posted by LobB

I'll do it for you







LobB Swirl Inc.

Your paint, our polish

Don't let LobB apply any creams or solutions to your vehicle!

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Hard pressed to beat this for the money

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping &utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=9444&gclid=Cj wKCAjwp7baBRBIEiwAPtjwxLK_A04cxLZR8a_IMoMqpMh2AH2i D-BLdYdDX6UM9Tddd4up9G5GwRoC1FUQAvD_BwE

Do you need an existing ceramic coating for that? Ta

[Soul_Glo]

OP if you follow the instructions you can't go wrong. Make sure you apply in a garage and allow the coat to cure. Don't get the coat wet for at least 24 hours. Don't apply in heat or in direct sunlight. Smears are easy to deal with during the application stage. Use an LED light if required to check and check again. Not an issue if you work in small areas and a panel at a time.

There are many options.

Gtechnique CSL followed by Exo V3
CarPro CQ110UK followed by CarPro Gliss
Sonax CC36.
Carbon Collective Oracle (made in the same factory as CSL and similar ingredients).

I have the Sonax on mine at the moment. The CSL had to be removed. I had a few fox scratches so decided to do it all again. This is a major drawback. You need a professional detailer or know your stuff and have a paint gauge to remove it else you may take off the paint!

[muffking]

Going off piste slightly, has anyone tried a paint protection film in all the right places, like the 3M stuff?

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Hard pressed to beat this for the money

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/gtechniq/c2-liquid-crystal.aspx?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=shopping &utm_campaign=MerchantCentre&variant=9444&gclid=Cj wKCAjwp7baBRBIEiwAPtjwxLK_A04cxLZR8a_IMoMqpMh2AH2i D-BLdYdDX6UM9Tddd4up9G5GwRoC1FUQAvD_BwE

That does look good and the serum light and EXO I had on the 340 did work well.
Brigand I use sonax now as an after wash spray so I assume the actual protection is good stuff as well.

I don't have access to a garage so it have to be outdoors after a wash and dry.

Thanks all.

[ZeroFx]

Originally Posted by muffking

Going off piste slightly, has anyone tried a paint protection film in all the right places, like the 3M stuff?

I got Xpel Ultimate. A Bumper is 350 a front end and full bonnet and wings are about 1200.

No stone chips. Its a bitch if you crash though like i just did.

[Soul_Glo]

Originally Posted by ZeroFx

I got Xpel Ultimate. A Bumper is 350 a front end and full bonnet and wings are about 1200.

No stone chips. Its a bitch if you crash though like i just did.

Why if you crash?

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by Surg_Capt_R

Do you need an existing ceramic coating for that? Ta

No. I just finish with a coat of decent wax now and again.just started using

Collinite 845. It's brilliant

https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/colli...-insulator-wax

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

No. I just finish with a coat of decent wax now and again.just started using

Collinite 845. It's brilliant

https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/colli...-insulator-wax

I use the 476S from Collinite and it gives a great shine, its almost a no nonsense no marketing hype product, old school that works

Did the whole car and left it overnight....... was a pain to get it off. Wont do that again!

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by OneExtra

I use the 476S from Collinite and it gives a great shine, its almost a no nonsense no marketing hype product, old school that works

Did the whole car and left it overnight....... was a pain to get it off. Wont do that again!

I'm only gutted I've not used it before. I did as I was told and covered quarter of a panel at a time. It was sooo easy to use.

[OneExtra]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

I'm only gutted I've not used it before. I did as I was told and covered quarter of a panel at a time. It was sooo easy to use.

Yes I must learn to read instructions

[ZeroFx]

Originally Posted by Surg_Capt_R

Why if you crash?

Because its expensive to replace and im not sure insurance companies pay out unless you tell them its on there. The last damage i did i went outside insurance as i forgot to protect no claims and had 1k Excess anyway and i got all work done for 1200 quid.