Black cars are a pain to clean!
04-28-2013, 08:16 PM
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I'm going to go with at least 6 hours, 8 on the high side. It's a great feeling after detailing a black car, the only problem is, as soon as you take a breath, there's a layer of dust on it ha.
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04-28-2013, 09:59 PM
#9
You nailed it. I never would have imagined how important deionized water is until I got this black car. I was actually considering trading the car in before discovering the filter system; the spots and swirls from the regular water was pure torture, even when using a leaf blower (the car has too many nooks and crannies that store the water from the final rinse).
04-28-2013, 10:34 PM
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I use a leaf blower to get as much water off my black car as possible, and then use a quick detailer spray before I dry the car with a clean microfiber towel. This practice reduces friction and gives you a beauiful finish.
04-28-2013, 11:02 PM
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You nailed it. I never would have imagined how important deionized water is until I got this black car. I was actually considering trading the car in before discovering the filter system; the spots and swirls from the regular water was pure torture, even when using a leaf blower (the car has too many nooks and crannies that store the water from the final rinse).
which deionizer did you get?
04-29-2013, 10:04 AM
#15
Here it is in a nutshell: the dealer's prep crew had done a horrible job cleaning the car, but I figured I'd get things under control. It turned into an uphill battle and I was reaching the point where I was seriously considering trading the car in for another color. I know that sounds ****, but at this stage of my life, I feel there isn't time for any unnecessary BS.
This is my first black car so I had to relearn many things about caring for the finish. I spent a lot of time and money over the last couple of months, and hopefully I can save my fellow forum members some grief:
I won't waste time with the products that didn't work, so I'll only list the winners:
These pads will work well with a Flex or Porter Cable orbital polisher. You'll need two of them:
One of these:
These work great:
This product is one of the easiest to apply, yet gives the best results:
Now, here is the Holy Grail. This is the key to success!
I had no idea how badly the water at my home was screwing up the finish until I got a black car. Even after using a leaf blower to dry the car, I was getting white spots and swirl marks: the hard water was even eating into the glass. It's a nightmare.
The final job:
I washed the car with Dawn dish soap to remove all the previous products.
I used a clay bar and detailing spray to remove any foreign substances from the finish.
I removed the swirls with Optimum Polish and the orange pads.
I applied the Wolfgang sealer by hand: allow it to dry for an hour before removing; it goes on and off very easily.
Maintenance:
Once you got the car to where you like it, maintaining the finish shouldn't be all that difficult.
Wash the car with a good soap like this brand:
Blow dry with an electric leaf blower (I use a Toro), or gently dry with a good quality waffle-weave towel.
Best of luck!
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This is my first black car so I had to relearn many things about caring for the finish. I spent a lot of time and money over the last couple of months, and hopefully I can save my fellow forum members some grief:
I won't waste time with the products that didn't work, so I'll only list the winners:
These pads will work well with a Flex or Porter Cable orbital polisher. You'll need two of them:
One of these:
These work great:
This product is one of the easiest to apply, yet gives the best results:
Now, here is the Holy Grail. This is the key to success!
I had no idea how badly the water at my home was screwing up the finish until I got a black car. Even after using a leaf blower to dry the car, I was getting white spots and swirl marks: the hard water was even eating into the glass. It's a nightmare.
The final job:
I washed the car with Dawn dish soap to remove all the previous products.
I used a clay bar and detailing spray to remove any foreign substances from the finish.
I removed the swirls with Optimum Polish and the orange pads.
I applied the Wolfgang sealer by hand: allow it to dry for an hour before removing; it goes on and off very easily.
Maintenance:
Once you got the car to where you like it, maintaining the finish shouldn't be all that difficult.
Wash the car with a good soap like this brand:
Blow dry with an electric leaf blower (I use a Toro), or gently dry with a good quality waffle-weave towel.
Best of luck!
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