any good tips in keeping my black ep clean?

[jaepoori]

got any tips? throw some ideas in

[BSEVEER]

Get a garage:D Black is the hardest color to keep clean but when they are...damn they look good! Sorry, no help here. I would go insane trying to keep a black car clean.

[BarracksSi]

So far, I've kept mine clean by keeping a good coat of wax on it, plus frequent washing (usually monthly, although I washed it twice this past week to get off some bird crap) and more-frequent dusting (California Car Duster for me... and yes, people glance at me funny.. lol).

I'm thinking of going with Zaino's in a month or so when I've got time to kill. We'll see how things go after that.

[02TafWhtSi]

Originally posted by BSEVEER
Black is the hardest color to keep clean but when they are...damn they look good!

I agree totally - but I'm WAY too lazy to get one :D

[BarracksSi]

Hehe... I should add that I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I got mine. I just saw it on the showroom floor and thought, "Goddamn, that looks GOOD..."

If I had to choose again, I still don't think I'd get any other color. It's just freakin' sweet.

[skinsfsu]

i use Zymol productsand have for 8 years and think theres nuthin better. they make difarent waxes for dif. colors and make a wax especially for japanese paints called japon. go to zymol.com to check it out. black is the sweetest color but i wont ever buy another one car now is silver. u can also use the california duster. i use it once a day and you'll be amazed how much cleaner your car stays. great for any color but a must have for someone with a black car. doesnt strip wax or scratch the finish. u can pick one up at most any auto parts store. pep boys, auto zone or whatever. hope it helps u.

[SiR Medic]

This has been asked before, but I'll forgive you 'cuz of your excellent color choice!:D

Step 1. Get good carwash soap. (Meguire's is very good)

Step 2. Get a California water blade and a nice terry cloth towel for drying. (helps reduce water marks)

Step 3. Get a good scratch remover like Scratch-X (black shows scratches bad)

Step 4. Get a clay bar. (removing surface contanimants is key!)

Step 5. Get GOOD polish and wax (once again, I like Meguires 3 step, it's a lot of work but worth it!)

Step 6. Get a buffer! (this makes waxing/polishing a little easier and that final buff REALLY makes it shine!)

You might also want to consider a California Car Duster and some Quick Detailer for between washings.


Yeah... It is a lot of work... I wash my car at least once a week and I polish/wax/buff it every month... But the results are worth it!:p

[jaepoori]

wow thanks, i will try to go along those lines...its going to be mad hard. But im willing. Im so anal about dents and scratches. I guess im goign to use the scratch x/polish/wax once a month
thanks~:)

[Karim]

Originally posted by RedLight_Si
Zaino.
Zaino Bros.

can't argue with that! pictures are worth a 1000 words.



Karim
(zaino addict)

[BlackNRedSi]

Originally posted by Karim


can't argue with that! pictures are worth a 1000 words.



Karim
(zaino addict)

Yeah and i wonder how many LONG LONG hours maybe even 2 days it took them to get that car that CLEAN with that many curves in that car....its sooo SHIIIINY! :)

[i-WERKS]

I use meguires 3 step deep crystal system with the gold class wax.
California car duster every morning. (and right before it rains)
Keep a bottle of quick detailer and a cotton rag in the trunk.

[SIRMcD]

Behold the power of Zaino!! Cloudy day, no flash.

[Karim]

very nice SIRMcD!

Karim

[SIRMcD]

Yes, I am quite handsom aren't I!!:D Ya this zaino rocks, I only used step 5 once and step 2 once, I plan on doing some more work to it, I do have some questions about the clay bar, it never got soft, kind of stayed hard , I used the wash as a lubricant. Is this normal?

[chubbychu]

wow...you guys are freaks.

i think im gonna wash my car...and than saran wrap it...so if it gets dirty...peel it off and throw it away...woohoo! jk jk.