Maintaining Your Porsche’s Paintwork: Protection and Care

To keep it looking brand-new, proactive care is essential. Regular cleaning, avoiding damaging elements, and getting blemishes corrected are all part of Porsche paint maintenance. 

Porsche Paint Maintenance: Protection and Care

Don’t Drive Too Close to Other Cars

One of the simplest ways you can protect your Porsche is to keep your distance from other cars when driving. Debris from the road is one of the primary causes of damage to paintwork. Other vehicles kick up grit and dirt which can cause scratches and chips to your paintwork. 

Avoid Car Washes With Brushes

Regular cleaning is vital to keep your paintwork in prime condition, as dirt can become ground-in, causing damage. However, driving through a car wash that uses brushes can be too abrasive. The brushes often leave swirl marks or scratches that aren’t easily buffed out. It’s preferable to either wash your Porsche by hand or opt for a car wash that uses high-pressure water jets.

Avoid Direct Sunlight

Over time, exposure to UV light can cause paintwork to fade and lose its gloss. It’s therefore a good idea to park in the shade wherever possible. A car cover is another option to protect your paintwork from the damaging effects of sunlight.  

Steer Clear of Trees

Trees provide shade but can cause other problems for your paintwork. Tree sap and resin stick firmly to the surface, making it hard to remove without damaging paintwork. You may also find your car is covered with bird droppings. Both tree sap and droppings can etch your paintwork and cause serious damage if not swiftly removed.

Carry Out More Frequent Washes in Winter

Winter driving is particularly difficult on paintwork as more debris can splash up from the road. Ice, water, and chemicals such as gritting salt can be very damaging. More frequent washes may be necessary in the winter to prevent corrosion to the lower panels and undercarriage.

Consider Ceramic Coating

A ceramic coating can be applied to the paintwork to provide greater protection. This creates a partial bond with the paintwork that makes it more difficult for any dirt, debris, or grit to cause damage. A ceramic coating can be applied in addition to the usual wax to provide maximum resistance to damage.

Get Problems Dealt With Promptly

Scratches and blemishes can occur, even with the very best of care. Some minor imperfections can be polished out at home, but anything deeper will require professional attention. It’s important to get any scratches corrected promptly to prevent corrosion or further damage.

If you need any paintwork corrected or any other type of servicing, we can help. Contact us today at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL, to schedule an appointment.