Best paint protection for new red 500C

[babyferrari]

Just taken delivery of my new 500C and want to keep the paintwork pristine. What is the best treatment to avoid light scratching, fading etc.
I don't have time to spend the whole day with multi stage processes so just want the best wax or polish to protect it.
Any recommendations?

 

[Adrian09]

Autoglym super resin polish followed by Autoglym HD Wax.

These products can be found @ halfords or most motor stores.

 

[babyferrari]

Thanks. Appreciated.

 

[Adrian09]

A cheaper off the shelf alternative to hd wax would be autoglym extra gloss protection.

 

[babyferrari]

Would the wax be tougher? I don't mind paying a bit more if it is worth it.

 

[Adrian09]

Would the wax be tougher? I don't mind paying a bit more if it is worth it.

A wax would be better. Another great wax is finish kare 1000p.

 

[GrandeGuy]

Zymol cleaner wax, all the stages in one, it cleans and waxes in one ?

 

[Adrian09]

Zymol cleaner wax is ok.

 

[deef1]

My first post !

I've got, well I say I've, I actually mean my wife has just got a 14 plate 500 pop in red. We've never owned a new car and I've never had to look after new paint work...I've always had 5-6 year old cars that need a good polishing when bought....it's almost like a right of passage where you set out your intentions before you start.

I've been using AutoGlym products for over 15 years and I have never been left wanting for anything other AutoGlym. I used to always use super resin followed by extra gloss protection until I ended up getting lazy and life gets in the way!

Since getting our 500 I have a renewed passion for looking after something from scratch, so I looked into it and decided that Aqua Wax after each wash was a good way to go.....I'm mega impressed....as long as it's not left to dry it's bloomin awesome!

I reckon it'll get the super resin and extra gloss twice a year and jobs a gooden but I'll change that approach if needed.

Hope that helps

 

[varesecrazy]

My first post !

I've got, well I say I've, I actually mean my wife has just got a 14 plate 500 pop in red.

Since getting our 500 I have a renewed passion for looking after something from scratch

Hope that helps

Hi, welcome, and congrats on YOUR new 500,


glad you know what works for you,

I was conned into buying something for my RED Punto. that clearly doesn't work,
£500 paint protection coating,

the supplying dealer gave it a few free washes, and (presumably with a treatment added) looked o.k.,

but now without the "aftercare" it's lousy.. the whole point of paying the money was that I didn't need to do too much..( knackered leg I can't stand on..)

so how much time / how often does the decent waxing take..??

charlie

 

[Andy Monty]

If your after a long term coating to protect the paintwork look at the likes of Cquartz or Gtechniques coatings...

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/carpro-cquartz-uk-ceramic-paint-protection-kit-30ml-2014.php


you will need this to clean the paint before application

http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/carpro-eraser-intense-oil-and-polish-cleanser-1-litre.php

ive used it

https://www.fiatforum.com/car-care/328720-bit-experiment-long-term-car-protection.html



And dispite what i said in the end of that thread its still there once i had got what ever crap was on the paintwork its beading like new again.... :devil: