Winter prep

[Tortaruga]

As it's rather Autumnal, just want to know what specific work (if any) folks carry out at around this time of year?

I'm hoping there's some sort of 'magic coat' (apart from hibernation in the garage) that will protect my car from salt 'n sh!t.


Talking of hibernation, it's time I hit the sack

Thanks

[Grande_GTi]

Matey

This year Ive sealed up my motor with a product called Hard Body

Its a very durable sealant Ive had it on mine for a few weeks and so far so good obviously Il be able to give u more details as weather gets worse

[Chunkyjh]

Id be interested to see the response to this too. I use poorboys nattys paste wax through the year but from what ive read a polymer sealant would be better for the winter. Maybe a bit more robust? Could a sealant be put over a wax for the winter? 

[Chunkyjh]

As it's rather Autumnal, just want to know what specific work (if any) folks carry out at around this time of year?

I'm hoping there's some sort of 'magic coat' (apart from hibernation in the garage) that will protect my car from salt '

What colour is your car?

[heavyd]

I did a machine polish, then applied cquartz uk, very easy to apply, also gives good protection

[keith]

Id be interested to see the response to this too. I use poorboys nattys paste wax through the year but from what ive read a polymer sealant would be better for the winter. Maybe a bit more robust? Could a sealant be put over a wax for the winter? 

Sealant then wax.
Only problem with the new nano sealants is that they require perfect conditions to apply, so standing on your drive in the cold is not ideal.

[Chunkyjh]

Sealant then wax.
Only problem with the new nano sealants is that they require perfect conditions to apply, so standing on your drive in the cold is not ideal.

Nice One cheers

[Tortaruga]

What colour is your car?

Tornado Red.

[heavyd]

Id be interested to see the response to this too. I use poorboys nattys paste wax through the year but from what ive read a polymer sealant would be better for the winter. Maybe a bit more robust? Could a sealant be put over a wax for the winter? 

Sealant then wax.
Only problem with the new nano sealants is that they require perfect conditions to apply, so standing on your drive in the cold is not ideal.

Thats what put me off the wolfs hard body, Cquartz uk isnt as fussy about teperatures and curing times
http://cquartz.com/pages.php?page_id=71

[stealthwolf]

Could a sealant be put over a wax for the winter?

As stated by Keith, sealant first - it needs to adhere to the paintwork.

[scopes]

carlack68 leaves a great finish great protection...as below...

Car-Lack Long Life Sealant  ’Acryl Wax’ gently protects your bodywork by providing UV protection and a hard durable acrylic finish giving advanced protection against the harsh weather elements that include rain, heat, cold/freeze, salt, acidic contaminants (eg bird waste), grime and other pollutants such as mild detergents. This is the perfect partner to Car-Lack Systematic care in that it can be layered on top of the base product giving enhanced protection. One application can last as long as 12 months!
 
As CarLack ’Acryl Wax’ contains no cleaning agents it can be layered on a frequent basis to build up an extremely durable protective coating over the surface over an extended period of time. Also, due to the enhanced acrylic properties over CarLack-68 Systematic care - it builds a smoother, more uniformly reflective finish giving an unparalleled high gloss sheen.
 
Please note this product is also known as Klasse SG and werkstatt Acrylic Jett.

copied from cleanyourcar.co.uk

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/car-lack-68/cat_54.html

 

[MC71]

On my Red ED I have previously used Victoria Red Concours Wax as my LSP but am now using the Poorboys Natty's Red Paste Wax and will see how that goes over the winter months. Couple of coats sholud see you right for 3-4 months IMO.

 

[gobbleplease]

Standard detail mate with a clay, cleaner, glaze and wax although this time ill use collinite instead of dodo juice for durability.
I usually do the the major detail once a year detail in april wheels of underside and arches to get rid of the winter salt.
Generally i have an end of winter major 24 hour detail, a start of winter 12 hourer with my winter wax and clean and top up monthy probabably applying wax 4 times a year all in.

[dmac1969]

If you dont want to order anything special , get to Halfords and get some Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection , that is a sealant. A couple of coats of that covered with a coat of a wax of your choice will give you a good level of protection for the winter.