Winter protection.

Davey1991 · 5th October 2016, 17:41

I have always had a paranoia about keeping my cars clean, for looks and for body work longevity.

With the zt being exceptionally clean I want to make a big effort to keep it that way.

I currently have boxes full of Meguiars, Autoglym, Dodo and more cleaning products that I periodically use, but what I want to know is what is the best protection I can give my car over winter?

The car is washed and Waxed religiously but what else can I do to keep that pesky salt away?

What do you guys use?

Beeding paint work for your troubles.

Thanks, James.

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Teflon · 5th October 2016, 17:43

For paintwork, I always use Collinite 476S. Gives great protection and lasts for months. An example of the beading from last year:

Cliff

Davey1991 · 5th October 2016, 17:53

That looks splendid!

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Nev The Bear · 16th October 2016, 14:17

I have used Colinite 476s for the first time this year and I am very pleased with the results.

Here is the beading on the roof of my ZTT today.

Teflon · 16th October 2016, 16:09

Looking good as always Clyde. Glad to see her paintwork's well protected from the elements - as you would expect from the Grand Master of Nevving.

Cliff

suzublu · 16th October 2016, 16:26

Just put a winter coating on mine today, Bilt Hamber Auto Balm

Fusilier · 16th October 2016, 16:36

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Just put a winter coating on mine today, Bilt Hamber Auto Balm

Ronnie

Looks very nice, and reflection is brilliant, especially in the evening sun, a credit to you

Stu

Westonboy · 16th October 2016, 16:37

I always wonder if any wax treatments make any difference with my GMN white gold 75 as it seems to be sealed with a lacquer and therefore impervious to rain, am I correct, I wax it because of the supposed protection from UV light.

Teflon · 16th October 2016, 18:25

A good wax or sealant will act as a sacrificial barrier to protect the clear coat. It helps prevent airborne pollutants from contaminating the lacquer and dulling the finish, as well as making subsequent washing easier.

Cliff

timspencer · 26th October 2016, 17:48

Autoglym super resin, affordable and easy to use

5th October 2016, 17:41	#1
Davey1991 Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bingham, Nottingham. Posts: 240 Thanks: 66 Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts	Winter protection. I have always had a paranoia about keeping my cars clean, for looks and for body work longevity. With the zt being exceptionally clean I want to make a big effort to keep it that way. I currently have boxes full of Meguiars, Autoglym, Dodo and more cleaning products that I periodically use, but what I want to know is what is the best protection I can give my car over winter? The car is washed and Waxed religiously but what else can I do to keep that pesky salt away? What do you guys use? Beeding paint work for your troubles. Thanks, James. Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

5th October 2016, 17:43	#2
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	For paintwork, I always use Collinite 476S. Gives great protection and lasts for months. An example of the beading from last year: Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6 Last edited by Teflon; 5th October 2016 at 17:46..

16th October 2016, 16:09	#5
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	Looking good as always Clyde. Glad to see her paintwork's well protected from the elements - as you would expect from the Grand Master of Nevving. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

16th October 2016, 18:25	#9
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,201 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	A good wax or sealant will act as a sacrificial barrier to protect the clear coat. It helps prevent airborne pollutants from contaminating the lacquer and dulling the finish, as well as making subsequent washing easier. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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Davey1991 Avid contributor MG ZT Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Bingham, Nottingham. Posts: 240 Thanks: 66 Thanked 39 Times in 28 Posts	That looks splendid! Sent from my D5803 using Tapatalk

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Nev The Bear This is my second home Does not matter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: . Posts: 3,996 Thanks: 2,397 Thanked 1,575 Times in 987 Posts	I have used Colinite 476s for the first time this year and I am very pleased with the results. Here is the beading on the roof of my ZTT today.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Just put a winter coating on mine today, Bilt Hamber Auto Balm

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Westonboy Posted a thing or two Honda Jazz Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Llangollen Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 301 Thanked 344 Times in 158 Posts	I always wonder if any wax treatments make any difference with my GMN white gold 75 as it seems to be sealed with a lacquer and therefore impervious to rain, am I correct, I wax it because of the supposed protection from UV light.

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timspencer Gets stuck in MG ZTT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: BURTON ON TRENT Posts: 854 Thanks: 125 Thanked 283 Times in 153 Posts	Autoglym super resin, affordable and easy to use