Dr_Pain
Certified Finest Installer
Show 'N Shine: Porsche Panamera (Part 2) How to clean and protect your lens & windows
This is Part 2 of my multi-installment Show 'N Shine on the paint correction I recently did on a 2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition. If you have missed the first installment, click on the following link:
Part 1: How to clean and protect wheels like a Boss!
The Inspection of the Glass and Lenses
As you can see, the glass was riddled with mineral deposits (water spots), and the lenses showed much of the same abuse as the rest of the car (as you will see in the next installment). Having several options on hands I started my testing process. Spotless did remove a little of the minerals but much of it remained. I did have some Ceriglass on hand (and rayon pads) but felt that the issue could be resolved using a lesser aggressive approach. I finally settled on a LC flat yellow pad with Menzerna FG400 on my Flex 3401. As for the lenses, they were corrected with a LC Orange pad and Menzerna PF2500 on the Rupes 21.
The Process and Results
Before I get asked.... NO I did not tape the paint. The reason is that my preliminary testing of the paint showed that I was dealing with a medium hard clear coat, so any "kissing" of the pad would not (and did not) hurt the paint. Now if I would have used Ceriglass...... that would have been a no brainer
The protection for the glass was provided by Carpro FlyBy30. My previous go-to coating for glass was Pinnacle Black Label glass coating, however I found the durability to be less than desirable. After much frustrations with many vehicles I decided to venture out and try something new. Wish me luck! As for the lenses, they were coated with Finest, along with the car!
BONUS footage
Since it would be silly to have a dedicated thread for 4 pictures, let me add them to this thread. In addition to all the exterior cosmetic issues (and enhancements) we did, we were asked to look at an issue that had been plaguing the owner, which was the dye transfer on the driver seat.
The process of removing it was fairly simple. We started with Leather Master Dye Transfer Cleaner which was followed and neutralized with Leatherique cleaner. The seat was properly dried. We tested Carpro's Fabric and Leather in an inconspicuous area (since it is light colored leather) and it was found to be safe. The F&L coating is toted to protect and provide stain resistance, so I decided to use her as my guinea pig. Prior to this experience with CPFL, I've used the Pinnacle Black Label leather coating and did not have much success with dye transfer so hopefully Carpro Fabric and Leather will excel where PBL leather coating did not.
AFTER
Here is a little tease of what is to come in the 3rd and last installment!!
Thanks for reading! As always I welcome comments, questions and suggestions!
This is Part 2 of my multi-installment Show 'N Shine on the paint correction I recently did on a 2013 Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition. If you have missed the first installment, click on the following link:
Part 1: How to clean and protect wheels like a Boss!
The Inspection of the Glass and Lenses
As you can see, the glass was riddled with mineral deposits (water spots), and the lenses showed much of the same abuse as the rest of the car (as you will see in the next installment). Having several options on hands I started my testing process. Spotless did remove a little of the minerals but much of it remained. I did have some Ceriglass on hand (and rayon pads) but felt that the issue could be resolved using a lesser aggressive approach. I finally settled on a LC flat yellow pad with Menzerna FG400 on my Flex 3401. As for the lenses, they were corrected with a LC Orange pad and Menzerna PF2500 on the Rupes 21.
The Process and Results
Before I get asked.... NO I did not tape the paint. The reason is that my preliminary testing of the paint showed that I was dealing with a medium hard clear coat, so any "kissing" of the pad would not (and did not) hurt the paint. Now if I would have used Ceriglass...... that would have been a no brainer
The protection for the glass was provided by Carpro FlyBy30. My previous go-to coating for glass was Pinnacle Black Label glass coating, however I found the durability to be less than desirable. After much frustrations with many vehicles I decided to venture out and try something new. Wish me luck! As for the lenses, they were coated with Finest, along with the car!
BONUS footage
Since it would be silly to have a dedicated thread for 4 pictures, let me add them to this thread. In addition to all the exterior cosmetic issues (and enhancements) we did, we were asked to look at an issue that had been plaguing the owner, which was the dye transfer on the driver seat.
The process of removing it was fairly simple. We started with Leather Master Dye Transfer Cleaner which was followed and neutralized with Leatherique cleaner. The seat was properly dried. We tested Carpro's Fabric and Leather in an inconspicuous area (since it is light colored leather) and it was found to be safe. The F&L coating is toted to protect and provide stain resistance, so I decided to use her as my guinea pig. Prior to this experience with CPFL, I've used the Pinnacle Black Label leather coating and did not have much success with dye transfer so hopefully Carpro Fabric and Leather will excel where PBL leather coating did not.
AFTER
Here is a little tease of what is to come in the 3rd and last installment!!
Thanks for reading! As always I welcome comments, questions and suggestions!
