Hello guys

I am almost pulling the trigger on a black 07 997, but one concern I have is that walking around the car since its black I noticed a lot of swirls, I know the dealer would say, we are going to "detail" the car, can they do a good job? probably a wax and thats the detail, but don't think a good paint correction , but if I do it myself don't know If I can do a good job, I have tools or maybe it can be a nightmare if I do it lol, since my last car was speed yellow it was easier to clean.
any thoughts? on this

 

To say that I'm a amateur detailer is an overstatement. But I do know that under no circumstances should you let the dealer 'detail' your car. Wash with dirty water, a filthy, scratchy sponge, mounds of wax and filler glaze do not a detail make.

Only way to truly get rid of the swirls is to wash, clay, machine polish. Then finish with a nice coat of your LSP of choice (synthetic sealant or carnauba wax....or both). If you don't have the equipment or motivation to do it yourself, then take it to a reputable local detailer.

Just be sure that your PPI has given it the once over with a paint meter to be sure there is still enough paint to safely polish.

 

Thanks bonehead, I was thinking the same, tell the dealer don't touch the car lol

 

Bonehead gave you the best answer, don't let the dealer touch your car. Swirls can be removed with time and dedication. When I purchased my car. They said they will wash, clay, and detail the car before they shipped it. When I got it, it was dirty, looks like they just sprayed it but probably better that way.

 

It would be money well spent to take the car to a pro detailer in your area for an initial "remdiation" of the paint. [+1 to tell the dealer "hands off"] Someone that's really good (and experienced) with a rotary buffer can do the job quicker and usually better than a dedicated owner with an orbital polisher. After the initial detail, you could take over and take care of the paint properly. Most detailers are glad to instruct you in the proper way to wash, clay and do a touch up polishing with a random orbital buffer. Just by the very nature of black paint, it's going to need TLC forever.

Enjoy the car if you buy it...I'm envious.

 

Since you're buying a pre-owned car, the damage is already done. Yes, it could get worse if the dealer does a detail, but chances are, they're just going to wash and wax it. So not much more harm can be done.

Do some research and see if there are reputable detailers around you that specialize in your vehicle and paint correction. If there isn't any, I'd suggest getting a one of our FLEX kits and doing it yourself. With a few hours spent over a few weekends, or days, you can get your Porsche better than new. It's not rocket science. You just need the right products and tools, the right technique and instructions, and patience.

We've sold many of these kits on this forum, so maybe some people can chime in and share their experience. I'd rather you invest some money in great tools and have them forever, than to pay a detailer that isn't capable of doing the job.

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...sh-Kits/Detail

 

You're in Flower Mound, I'm only 15 minutes from you in GP.....

I could take care of it all, or show you how if you have the tools and want to do it yourself.

I'm not going to advertise my website or anything so just PM me.

Josh

 

You can't go wrong with Josh working on your car. One of the best.

 

Thanks for the kind words, I've done hundreds of Porsches, I love how well their soft paint responds to polishing, one of my favorite cars to work on.

Josh