What to do on a cold day? Clean a '96 Porsche 911 C4S

Jeff U

Jeff U

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Temps in the mid 30's when I started, right at freezing when done.

Car was just dirty so no before pictures. Today I washed and followed up with Blackfire Ivory Carnauba Spray wax.

Two weeks ago I did a quick touch up of the finish using:
  • Flex 3401
  • Black LC pad
  • Meguiars D300 (Meguiars DA Microfiber Correction Compound)
  • Finished with BFWD
This was a very light polishing. I intended to follow up with Menzerna PO85 but the D300 finished so well that I did not see the need.

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Is this stuff, Blackfire Ivory Carnauba Spray wax, still available from Blackfire?

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I really like it when I'm not quite ready to do another coat of BFWD.
 
I've heard someone ask about that spray before. I've never seen anyone with it before though. Hopefully it makes a comeback in the new line, I'd definitely pick it up. Oh yeah, the car looks great!!
 
what is that spray? is the BFWD in aerosol?

nice job on that porsche. is that yours? it looks beautiful. time will never touch a car like that. they get better with age.
 
mwtaco said:
what is that spray? is the BFWD in aerosol?

nice job on that porsche. is that yours? it looks beautiful. time will never touch a car like that. they get better with age.
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Yes, it's my car. I had an '86 for twelve years and sold it to buy this one about a year ago. So it's my second 911, both bought used, and they are wonderful cars.

It's not BFWD, but is a spray carnauba wax that Blackfire used to sell.

I had a couple cans and this is my last one.

It works great; spray on, wipe off, lightly buff, and you get a terrific shine.
 
mwtaco said:
u drive it in the winter?
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My first 911 I had an extra set of rims mounted with Blizzak winter tires and I drove it year round regardless of weather.

Since then we got another car so I now have a choice.

The Porsche is my daily driver so I drive throughout the winter except when there is snow, ice, or lots of salt/chemicals on the roads.
 
Man, living in California, I'm sure glad I don't have to detail in cold weather like that. We complaining at work when it drops below 65 degrees.
 
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