Hi all,
New to Porsche. Just got an 04 911 Cab w/tip. It's my first cab so I'm not sure how one goes about washing the exterior as I'm reluctant to take it to even a brushless car wash and haven't found one that hand washes yet. Carwash and wax product help would be great.

I would also like to know what steps to take to get it ready to hibernate for the winter ie. what to do with the battery, cover for the car you recommend, etc.

Thanks!

 

Porsche sells some convertible top care products that are pretty good. You definitely are on the right track with hand washing the car and top, as that will be the key to top longevity. I am sure Zaino makes some good top care products and their detailing items are top notch.

Getting it ready for winter depends on where you live, and if you are planning on putting it away for 5-6 months and not touching it during that time. I assume you are storing the car inside. If that is your plan, then wash and detail the car, allowing it good drying time. Change the oil and slightly over inflate the tires. I would highly recommend getting a battery maintainer for the battery. If you leave the battery just to sit over the winter, more than likely it is going to be dead when you go to start it, and after that it probably won't hold much of a charge. You can pick up battery maintainers for about 50 bucks. Your other option is to just disconnect the battery to prevent discharge. The trick here is making sure you don't close the hood with it disconnected, or you will have to "jump" the electrical system in the spring when you go to reconnect the battery in order to get the hood open.

If you are using a storage unit, I would invest in some mouse traps to place in the unit just in case. I have seen my share of mice getting in cars stored over the winter in storage units.

 

Is a gas stabilizer needed if stored for 4-5 months