PPF

[satusai]

I have just bought a fab 2018 991 GTS coupé that was fully wrapped by Topaz Bristol back in Dec 2021 using their own brand that only had a 5 year warranty. The PPF looks to be in exc cond but as this is my first car with PPF any advice on best products to use to clean the car and wheels that have PCCBs? Research has suggested CarPro Reset Intensive Shampoo, P & S Brake Buster and Angelwax Elixir Tyre Dressing...thoughts?

 

[Lancerlot]

Topaz often finish PPF with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra that has a 9 year warranty. It's a strong ceramic coating that shouldn't need any enhancing polish. I just use Bilt Hamber pre-wash foam on low pressure, leave for 5 minutes, rinse, then hand wash with diluted baby bath (Ph neutral) on a wash mitt, finally finishing with a power rinse. Dried off, it always retains a showroom finish.

If you have centre-lock wheels, take care washing them as some preparations (including Gtechniq) seem to react with the wheel bolt surface coating, causing discolouration.

Regards,

Clive

 

[ralphmusic]

Everyone will have their favourites but I use Gtechniq products.

As you have older PPF you might consider having it "mopped" (lightly buffed) to improve the top surface and then ceramic coated. It makes keeping it clean very easy.

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[ralphmusic]

Topaz often finish PPF with Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra that has a 9 year warranty. It's a strong ceramic coating that shouldn't need any enhancing polish. I just use Bilt Hamber pre-wash foam on low pressure, leave for 5 minutes, rinse, then hand wash with diluted baby bath (Ph neutral) on a wash mitt, finally finishing with a power rinse. Dried off, it always retains a showroom finish.

If you have centre-lock wheels, take care washing them as some preparations (including Gtechniq) seem to react with the wheel bolt surface coating, causing discolouration.

Regards,

Clive

Good point on centre locks, I just use the car shampoo and clean the wheels frequently to avoid build up on brake pad dust

 

[GT3991]

If you've got ceramics, you won't have any brake pad dust to speak of.

 

[Scrounger]

You need to remember that the 'warranty' is the maximum that the manufacturer will offer based on ideal situations and care. I have found that a 5 year ceramic coating was done after 2, not on my car but a friends. You may also find that if the hydrophobic properties start to slow, it may need a chemical decontamination with an Iron/fallout remover and/or a tar remover and even a water spot remover but take out any contamination thats bonded to the paint and PPF.

You can polish PPF and Gyeon do a specific polish just for that but speak to Topaz and see what they recommend. You can buy decon shampoos from all the major brands such as Gyeon, G-Techniq, Clean by Pan etc but it may be worth seeing if Topaz have their own as their products may compliment their PPF and ceramic coating. Just remember that if you polish a PPF you will need to reapply a ceramic coating. Use the softest Pad you can find on a low to medium speed with virtually no pressure, just the weight of the machine should suffice but I'd go down the chemical decon first.

I'm not a professional but an enthusiast. Do a test spot first and see how you get on... all at your own risk of course.

Dan