Just picked up my 2018 FType V6 R-Dynamic

[PBV6]

Good morning

I just picked up my 2018 FType V6 R-Dynamic yesterday from the Leven Car Company in Edinburgh. My first experience of the car was a 4-hour drive home to Huddersfield which put a huge smile on my face . Upgrading from a 2.0l Audi A5 to this does that!!

I'm having it ceramic coated this weekend and the brake callipers painted red which I feel will really set the car off.

If anyone has any advice, tips, car care I would really welcome it, I have never owned a car like this before and i really want to get the most out of it/look after it.

Patrick

[Lunar]

Congratulations Patrick.

Tip number 1 - be prepared for lots of face ache from the constant grin the car will give you.

Tip number 2 - make a list of things you might suddenly “just need to pop out” for.

Enjoy

[Gasman2]

Re ceramic coating
I had this done and tbh its a bit smoke and mirrors
The car will still chip and you will still get swirls and surface marking if you dont take precautions
I am now off the opinion the correct washing and very soft cloths and waxing yields a similar finish

[Dan_Veluwe]

Hi PBV6,
Welcome to the wonderfull world of the F-Type drivers..

There's a lot to read up on this forum. Sounds you like to do some mods. There are plenty options for wheels,
exhausts, spacers , you name it. If its too rainy you have plenty to read !

For the 'ceramic coating' : there's nothing ceramic/glass about it. It just seals the paint so you can keep it clean easier.
I assume there is a huge diferrence in quality. I had some stuff placed with high expectations that evaporated a few
weeks later. Still swirlls and dirt sticking to it. I was pretty fed-up so demanded a refund and recieved it as a full
credit to a carwash pass. I now take it through a [ very modern, SOA carwash, not the nylon brush type ] washing street,
and I do not see a disturbing increase in swirlls..

[Dan_Veluwe]

@PBV6

Just came across another thread, would make interesting reading for you !

Guys there are very positive about coating, also PPF :
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3176

[gasgas]

good old wash and polish will do it every time at a fraction of the cost

[chicb]

With the low front you should really consider paint protection film for at least the nose & ideally the bonnet also. Doing the whole car is expensive. Ceramic coating does not prevent chips, it only makes the car easier to wash. I have Gtechniq ceramic coating on all my cars. Enjoy your car, looks good.

[DaddyDarren]

Hello Patrick,

Welcome to the fold & congratulations on your new arrival.

One tip I can share is to make sure the rubber door window seals are kept lubricated. You’ll be aware the door windows drop/rise when opening/closing door. About twice a year smear a thin coat of clear silicone grease along all the rubber seals that make contact will the glass. This will keep the mechanism working smoothly & stop the rubber drying out, sticking & straining the rubber. Only downside is a bit of grease residue noticeable when door opened or window down. Small price to pay to keep everything as Jaguar indended.

These are the areas that can prematurely degrade & become problematic, as well as costly, if not maintained.

Enjoy!

[PBV6]

Thanks a lot for the replies, it's greatly appreciated.

I have just inquired about PPF for the front end, depending on price I will hopefully get this done.

Cheers
Patrick

[chicb]

Ref post about greasing the rubbers, Gummi Pfledge is far better to use. Its especially good in the winter as it prevents the seals icing & preventing the doors opening. Easy to apply, will keep the seals supple with no fear of it getting on your clothes