New 987-first things to do?

[astorey]

Hi all,

I just picked up my new 06 987 (midnight blue/grey/grey)and am loving it beyond description! I realize that I will need to do more than just drive it, though, and am wondering what first steps should be for cleaning.

I will be applying Raggtopp to the top.

I have read all the forums (awesome info!) but am unclear on what to do for new car fresh paint.

I have always used Zymol and have been satisfied with results, but I gather from the forums that Klasse or Zaino products may be superior.

Do I need to use a sealant before a cleaner wax such as Zymol?

Should I give up on Zymol and go with something better?

thanks!

[EPIQTodd]

Originally Posted by astorey

Hi all,

I just picked up my new 06 987 (midnight blue/grey/grey)and am loving it beyond description! I realize that I will need to do more than just drive it, though, and am wondering what first steps should be for cleaning.

I will be applying Raggtopp to the top.

I have read all the forums (awesome info!) but am unclear on what to do for new car fresh paint.

I have always used Zymol and have been satisfied with results, but I gather from the forums that Klasse or Zaino products may be superior.

Do I need to use a sealant before a cleaner wax such as Zymol?

Should I give up on Zymol and go with something better?

thanks!

1st, chill out. Porsche paint is of the highest quality, so any wax (use what you like!) will be fantastic. No need for sealant, but if you want to use one, knock yourself out.

I DO recommend using Rejex on the wheels, as it makes them incredibly slick, therefore reducing brake dust and making cleaning of them easier. Have to do Rejex when the wheel is really clean, so new is a good time to start. Many use Rejex as a wax on the car because it lasts so long.

I didn't worry about Raggtop either, but that's mostly because my top is down, all the time...except at the track or when it is raining.

[SD987]

My thoughts are similar to Todd's.

I have the same color exterior on my 987 and am pretty anal retentive about keeping it looking sharp (although not at Perfectlap's level). It received a $750 Permaplate treatment from the dealer prior to delivery, which I purchased in a moment of weakness during the negotiations.

Hindsight being 20/20, in retrospect, I would have done the following:

Forget the dealer treatment
Wash the car like a fiend.
Slap two coats of Rejex on the car (available online - http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html or in some stores and used by many Porsche owners)
Never worry about it again (until you Rejex it in another 6 months or more).
Subsequent washings can be followed by a little instant-detailer application if you're feeling ambitious.

I took a meandering path to the above end-result, and screwed around with fancy polishes etc. The car never looked better at any point in it's life until after I did the above (15K miles later).

One more note, be extremely careful what kind of towels you use to dry and polish the car with, Just like Perfectlap tells us. Most imperfections in my paint were from using the 'wrong' towels for a period.

[Rail26]

Forget about all the advice....DRIVE IT!!! Then worry about the other stuff.

[smith12895]

Originally Posted by SD987

I have the same color exterior on my 987 and am pretty anal retentive about keeping it looking sharp (although not at Perfectlap's level). It received a $750 Permaplate treatment from the dealer prior to delivery, which I purchased in a moment of weakness during the negotiations.

I too paid for the PermaPlate treatment, in a moment of weakness, when purchasing my 987. I paid $695. They treated the paint, leather, fabric, and top. Does anyone know if this really does anything? It came with a 5 year warranty where at any point during the warranty period the product fails to perform as guaranteed, they will repair the damage at no cost.

[BuffaloBoxster]

Don't forget to drive it

astorey, I picked-up my 987S about 3 weeks ago. I would recommend doing the Ragg Topp. I put 3 coats on the day I got home. Sounds like you got good advice about the waxing already.

I would recommend you change the oil at the 1,000 mile mark. But, that's just me. I did it and think the $110 is a good investment.

I also removed the stickers on the sun visors with de-natured alcohol and they look great! Take it slow and easy, lots of rubbing. Did it with the visors in place on the car.

Get some good leather conditioner (www.colorplus.com).

Fabric protector on the floor mats.

I also dropped in the fuel tank a high quality fuel cleaner with Techron.

De-amber the side markers...adds 5HP!!! Really!!!

[SD987]

So bmussatti, give us your impressions of the car, as you've been waiting with great anticipation to take delivery for awhile. Everything you thought it would be and more?

I've noticed your posting rate has slowed and I can only assume you've traded forum time for seat-time, driving the hell out of it.

Congrats !

[EPIQTodd]

Originally Posted by bmussatti

De-amber the side markers...adds 5HP!!! Really!!!

Good point!! Clear side markers are a MUST! I'm surprised the car even moves at all with those ambers! I had mine changed immediately.

On our site, we give credit to Boxster folklore on hp gains, but we are generous and say 10hp!! http://www.epiqautosport.com/mode/products/prid/200/1175