The Woman

I am replacing my silverstone S with a white CRZ.

My drive does not have any shade whatsoever and living in Hampshire it gets a fair amount of sun. So, even on a sunny winter's day the sun will beat on it.
To give you an idea the S2KUK sticker in my S would fade to nearly nothing in less than 10 months.

As white paint has a tendency to go yellow as it gets hit by the sun, I wondered if anyone could recommend any product that would help me keep my car paint as lovely as possible as long as possible.
I will wax it once a year. I have always used Autoglym and added the protectant on top but I am worried that this will not be enough.

A cover is not an option as this is not practical for a car that is used everyday.

Thank you for your constructive advice.

Heinz '57

What colour are you afraid white will fade to?
I don't think that yopu will have a problem with modern paints, they are far more resistant to the elements than you realise.

unclefester

Keep it free of bird shit - jet wash it regularly with a hot wax option and then the gloss finish. Don't use the brush .. never use a sponge if you hand wash it.

Once it's clean, give it a coat of wax with a built in UV protectant once every month and give it a good clean pre winter ... that's it

The Woman

White turns yellow as it ages.

My Fiesta which I bought new in 2002 had definitely got a slight hint of yellow by the time I parted with it in 2007. It was obvious to me on a very close very fussy inspection. Although I had not waxed and protected that car as regularly as I have done with the S.

The Woman

I always keep my car bird shit free. I always have wipes to remove them as soon as I see them.
I always hand wash and I use a microfibre mitt.

What you are suggesting is pretty close to the regime I followed with the S (although not the every month bit )

I wondered if there was any wax that was particularly recommended for its UV protecting ability. I need Factor 50 on my drive! (although not this June).

unclefester

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...wax-cat13.html

But only because it smells GORGEOUS

Anything that has UV protectant is good Regular top ups during the summer between washes is all that you should need - if it was me ... i'd get someone like Tangoman to do it once to get it swirl and blemish free and then it's easy maintenance from then on in.

New cars do NOT have good paint as standard.

m1bjr

I doubt the paint itself changes pigment.
More likely the scratches and swirls are refracting the light or holding contamination.

Get the new car machine polished and sealed properly - cost about £200.
The valet will tell you how to maintain the finish.
A shiney car is easier to keep clean.