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AndrewSS said:
Hey, my fathers 997 carrera S is to arrive in less than two weeks. We have to decided to let the dealer only remove the shipping tape and whatever, and I will detail the car for my father. I wanted to know what i should expect on a brand new car from porsche. I have good experience detailing cars and do it on the side for some extra money, but I just want to know what to expect with this new car. Should I get that 3M adhesion remover? Should I even consider polish/glazing the car since the finish is so new and perfect, or just only wax?

If i need the 3M adhesion remover when should i use it in the detailing process and where should i expect it? Does the factory protection include a kind of "clear bra" in problem areas? Like i have seen in some other new'ish cars?

Thanks for the read! I am planning on using ONE GRAND omega glaze if needed and ONE GRAND Blitz wax... i am thinking about purchasing some P21s products for the porsche because of P21S probably being better for a german finish, anyway thanks for reading and help would be appreciated!

PS. After the detail, pictures will be provided



I agree--don't let them detail the car. You don't want some guy with a dirty rag & bucket of water anywhere near your car. I even put a "do not wash car" sign on the dash when I bring it in for servicing.

You'll need the 3M adhesive remover for the shadow lines from the protective film on various body panels and also the wheels. No need to polish or glaze. Wash the car, use the 3M to remove adhesive lines, rewash, and apply One Grand Blitz. You're set for a few months.

This is a subject where you'll get many opinions--like what's your favorite color, but here's my preferred detailing products:

I used Zymol on my Porsches for 15 years, but got tired of the difficult application/removal process and lack of durability (didn't seem to last more than a month or 2). I heard good things about One Grand Blitz wax, so I tried it and love it. Very easy application/removal and lasts a very long time:
http://www.carcareonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=10201

To prep the car before waxing, I wash it with a sheepskin mit:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=10222

Start from the top and work your way down and toward the rear, rinsing the mit frequently. I dry with a high quality chamois:
http://www.autosportcatalog.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=164

I wash the wheels with a wheel brush I got from Pep Boys.

Twice a year, I clay the surface with Clay Magic after washing, which removes the surface gunk that washing won't remove--it leaves the surface silky smooth:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/awc-88256.html

I apply the wax with a foam pad--apply to entire car, then buff off with a microfiber towel.

To minimize brake dust sticking to the wheels, I apply RejeX twice a year. It also works great at minimizing windshield bug splats and exhaust tip discoloration:
http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html

The Griot's window cleaner wipes clean the windows better than anything I've used, and you don't get any overspray on your leather dash and door panels:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=H11192

Their lint free towels are great as well:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/search....x=19&search.y=5

If you want to touch up your wheels between washing, I use a California dash duster to dust off the brake dust:
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1011&cid=101

I use the California car duster on the painted surfaces between washing--works great. Also use a second dash duster on the interior--gets all the dust off the black interior.
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1014&cid=101

303 Protectant is great for the tires--keeps them black with a matte finish (I don't like shiny tires!) and lasts several washings:
http://www.performanceproducts.com/Produ...;producttype=10