Black
02-12-2018, 07:44 PM
#21
Pro
I like black cars as that's all I've had. Have to clean them weekly and keep them sealed. My Corvette is not a daily driver though, but my other two black vehicles look just as good.
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ronkh57 (02-16-2018)
02-14-2018, 06:26 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by jlbjr
How do you all like black. I know it’s sick when spotless. How about in between washes? Thanks.
Last edited by Street Rat; 02-15-2018 at 04:45 PM.
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ronkh57 (02-16-2018)
02-18-2018, 11:00 AM
#23
Le Mans Master
I just got a black c7. I have never had a black car before and I need suggestions on getting the micro scratch / swirl marks out. I tried the meguiars swirl remover and it seems to help but it looks like the microfiber towel i am using puts some marks back on it...ugg.
I don't mind buying the right stuff and equipment, just not sure what I need. Thanks!
I don't mind buying the right stuff and equipment, just not sure what I need. Thanks!
02-18-2018, 11:21 AM
#24
Le Mans Master
Hello,
I am no expert. I learned how to do this by reading the articles here on Autogeek and listening to the recommendations. This is what I use to get the paint looking awesome on my cars.
Clay bar the paint before compounding.
I tried polishing without a buffer. It just doesn't work. So first off you will need a buffer. Many use the Porter Cable as a starter buffer. Others will chime in. I use a Flex buffer.
If the car has minor swirls I start with Meguires M205. Always start with the least aggressive pad and cutting solution. If the M205 doesn't do it I will move up to the coarser Megs M105 with a coarser pad. Between these two you should be gaining success in the look of the paint.
I will then finish with a polish. Usually Menzerna SF4500.
I then like to apply a some type of protective coating over the finish. I use Zaino products.
Good luck with your project.
Craig
I am no expert. I learned how to do this by reading the articles here on Autogeek and listening to the recommendations. This is what I use to get the paint looking awesome on my cars.
Clay bar the paint before compounding.
I tried polishing without a buffer. It just doesn't work. So first off you will need a buffer. Many use the Porter Cable as a starter buffer. Others will chime in. I use a Flex buffer.
If the car has minor swirls I start with Meguires M205. Always start with the least aggressive pad and cutting solution. If the M205 doesn't do it I will move up to the coarser Megs M105 with a coarser pad. Between these two you should be gaining success in the look of the paint.
I will then finish with a polish. Usually Menzerna SF4500.
I then like to apply a some type of protective coating over the finish. I use Zaino products.
Good luck with your project.
Craig
02-19-2018, 08:38 AM
#26
Drifting
No to a California Duster, you will install many micro-scratches! The best for Black paint is to compound/polish, then Ceramic Coat. I would want to have a hard coating on a black car!
02-19-2018, 10:23 AM
#28
As a benefit, you can also use it as a drying aid. (yeah it works) (but do it after you have done the car properly. It's inexpensive enough to use every wash.
