Fast Lane Products
08-26-2002, 07:22 PM
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"SUPER CUT is a synthetic compound, which eliminates minor surface scratches and oxidation build-up, bringing your auto's paint color back to life! This product is also very effective in reducing, to eliminating those annoying swirl marks." Anybody use this stuff and know what is in it? It is on e-bay for $16.95/32 oz. I think. My car is black with "swirls," and water marks that don't come out with standard waxes. I also have a couple minor scratches. The finish is generally pretty glossy so I don't want to jeapordize it. I've heard not to use anything with any abrasive, like rubbing compound.
08-26-2002, 08:43 PM
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I've tried my share of 'miracle' products for keepin the black cars looking perfect, and have yet to find any that are better than the tried-and-true brands recommended by the experts. The 'scratch removers' fall into two categories-- those that are abrasive and remove paint, and those that fill the scratches. Note that 'scratches' covers the spectrum from gouges down to swirl marks; they are the same except for depth.
For the casual swirl marks and the haze that seems to be a common byproduct of washing the car when it's dirty, both the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and a similar Mequiars Show Car Glaze do an excellent job. Follow the directions on the bottle, and pay a lot less than what you are looking at for the product on E-bay.
Note that the black finish will be best if you stop at this step, and forego the wax. If you must wax, you'll find that the buffing process actually gives you a new crop of swirls and reflective marks in the soft wax. Looks great for a day or so, then starts to show the telltale signs again. Soft waxes like carnuaba buff really smooth and should end up really hard if applied correctly. That means small patches, lots of rubibg to even out the finish, and multiple coats to get rid of the darker area syndrome. I'm sure you are familiar!
I'm amazed that the term 'synthetic' gets so much attention when it comes to polishes and waxes. What is there in a polish that makes a 'synthetic' one, and why is it better than a lowly 'non-synthetic' polish?
Hmmmm
If you do invest in this stuff, be sure to report back on your results with it. Inquiring minds want to know!
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For the casual swirl marks and the haze that seems to be a common byproduct of washing the car when it's dirty, both the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and a similar Mequiars Show Car Glaze do an excellent job. Follow the directions on the bottle, and pay a lot less than what you are looking at for the product on E-bay.
Note that the black finish will be best if you stop at this step, and forego the wax. If you must wax, you'll find that the buffing process actually gives you a new crop of swirls and reflective marks in the soft wax. Looks great for a day or so, then starts to show the telltale signs again. Soft waxes like carnuaba buff really smooth and should end up really hard if applied correctly. That means small patches, lots of rubibg to even out the finish, and multiple coats to get rid of the darker area syndrome. I'm sure you are familiar!
I'm amazed that the term 'synthetic' gets so much attention when it comes to polishes and waxes. What is there in a polish that makes a 'synthetic' one, and why is it better than a lowly 'non-synthetic' polish?
Hmmmm
If you do invest in this stuff, be sure to report back on your results with it. Inquiring minds want to know!
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08-28-2002, 02:39 PM
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Drbob, nice to hear some definitive thoughts amid the commercial hype. thanks for the info. Note to moderator: We need a graemlin that personifies a "tip of the hat". <img src="graemlins/xyxwave.gif" border="0" alt="[bigbye]" />
08-28-2002, 04:40 PM
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Believe it or not the best luck I had with waxes with my black 944 (gone but not forgotten)was to use the Turtle Shell Black wax.It took care of the minor stuff and made the car really shine!
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08-29-2002, 02:30 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by Mikey Mason:
<strong>Believe it or not the best luck I had with waxes with my black 944 (gone but not forgotten)was to use the Turtle Shell Black wax.It took care of the minor stuff and made the car really shine!
Michael</strong><hr></blockquote>
I confess that, in my bag of wax tricks there's some of that Color Magic black that's made by Turtle Wax. The Lexan body moldings on the bottom of the S4 doors and the rocker trim seem to get scratched by debris tossed up by the front tires. That's what they are there for I guess. Anyway, the Color Magic stuff is the weapon of choice for filling in the scratches and dents, making these parts look new again. I've also used it on the nose below the beltline for the same duty. Above the beltline and on the painted surfaces where you start to get reasonable reflection, the Color Magic stuff doesn't hold a candle to Meguiars or P21S on good black paint.
I have the luxury of a PO that was pretty diligent about the paint, plus he never drove the car-- The car came to me with 22k on it from professional storage, and has been living in climate-controlled luxury since then except when it's being driven. I don't have to fight fade and oxidation problems, so the most aggressive stuff the paint sees is maybe an annual glaze.
Ah, the joys of caring for black cars!
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<strong>Believe it or not the best luck I had with waxes with my black 944 (gone but not forgotten)was to use the Turtle Shell Black wax.It took care of the minor stuff and made the car really shine!
Michael</strong><hr></blockquote>
I confess that, in my bag of wax tricks there's some of that Color Magic black that's made by Turtle Wax. The Lexan body moldings on the bottom of the S4 doors and the rocker trim seem to get scratched by debris tossed up by the front tires. That's what they are there for I guess. Anyway, the Color Magic stuff is the weapon of choice for filling in the scratches and dents, making these parts look new again. I've also used it on the nose below the beltline for the same duty. Above the beltline and on the painted surfaces where you start to get reasonable reflection, the Color Magic stuff doesn't hold a candle to Meguiars or P21S on good black paint.
I have the luxury of a PO that was pretty diligent about the paint, plus he never drove the car-- The car came to me with 22k on it from professional storage, and has been living in climate-controlled luxury since then except when it's being driven. I don't have to fight fade and oxidation problems, so the most aggressive stuff the paint sees is maybe an annual glaze.
Ah, the joys of caring for black cars!
<img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
