Those with Black Cars...

[HandBanana]

I hated the swirling when I first got the car. Went to a professional for advice and had the car stage 2 polished and coated with "Ceramic Pro"... I am sure you can find a similar, or the same, product in the US.

The coating is like applying a layer of glass to the car that is hydrophobic. Super glossy and as easy as rinsing off with water (no waxing) to clean it. Had it on the car for two years now and very pleased.

This stuff looks pretty good. Any idea where you can purchase it from online? I'm on their website but they don't have prices listed. Thanks!

 

[coolcobramatt]

This stuff looks pretty good. Any idea where you can purchase it from online? I'm on their website but they don't have prices listed. Thanks!

CarPro CCQuartz is the same thing, get it at Autogeek (use code autopia to save 10%)

 

[02GTKB]

Get a pure carnauba wax with zero cleaners in it, don't use anything with abrasives or you risk swirling. I am doing paint correction on a friend's black car right now. I freakin' hate it.

PS if you don't own a Porter Cable, Rupes, Flex etc your Zaino polishes won't be able to pull much of the current defects.

Yea I hoping to avoid using a machine, since my car is not to terrible i think with good elbow grease should get most out

 

[hoamskilet]

correcting without a machine sucks. Especially if you have a black car, do yourself a favor and at least spend the 70 bucks for a harbor freight random orbit buffer. It makes a world of difference when it comes time to remove defects, and with the right pad, you can apply wax faster, thinner, and more evenly spread out as well. Throw that California Duster in the garbage. If at any point you do want a product to quickly "hide" defects before a show or something, grab a bottle of Poorboy's Black Hole glaze


http://www.harborfreight.com/power-...ual-action-variable-speed-polisher-69924.html

 

[hoamskilet]

Also, if you're looking for something to quickly "dust" or wipe down your car, look into Ultima Waterless Wash+ or Optimum No Rinse and some quality microfiber towels from PakShak or The Rag Company

 

[hoamskilet]

Yea I cut the tags off for sure...I dry my car with a shammy...but I will be doing strictly with a leaf blower from now on..

Throw that shammy in the garbage as well. I tend to blow the water out of the crevices and most of the water off the car with my metro vac n blow (leafblower or compressed air works too) and then finish by wiping it down with a nice microfiber and some quick detailer, chemical guys v7, waterless wash, etc.....

 

[02GTKB]

Ok that looks decent..are the pads they sell good ones?

 

[hoamskilet]

From what I've heard their pads are garbage. Check out Autopias store or Autogeek. Grab a 5" backing plate and stick with pads from Lake Country, Buff n Shine, Meguiars, etc...

 

[02GTKB]

From what I've heard their pads are garbage. Check out Autopias store or Autogeek. Grab a 5" backing plate and stick with pads from Lake Country, Buff n Shine, Meguiars, etc...

Ok I will check that out..when I spoke to the guy from zaino he mentioned those products I bought there was no need for the machine, but may reconsider

 

[hoamskilet]

I can't speak specifically to Zaino as I've never used their stuff, but anybody's polish and compound will work better with a machine with way less effort. The initial cost might suck, but it's a no brainer in the long run

 

[02GTKB]

Is this any good?.....http://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s-DA-Power-System-Tool/22083702

 

[hoamskilet]

Nah, get an actual buffer

 

[02GTKB]

Nah, get an actual buffer

Well I have a dewalt buffer but it is bigger than these 5" polishers...they do make polish pads for my buffer...and has different levels of speed

 

[hoamskilet]

Is your Dewalt a rotary?

 

[hoamskilet]

Like this :

http://m.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-7-in-9-in-Variable-Speed-Polisher-with-Soft-Start-DWP849X/203164128

 

[NastyGT500]

^^^^Watch your Dewalt, as it's a rotary. It is very easy to put holograms into your paint, as well as burn through edges with a rotary if you are not familiar with using one.

Just be careful...

 

[02GTKB]

Like this :

http://m.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-7-in-9-in-Variable-Speed-Polisher-with-Soft-Start-DWP849X/203164128

No does not rotate..its a auto buffer we use after we wet sand a vehicle

 

[02GTKB]

So after much research and input from everyone, i am about to pull the trigger on this...porter cable 7424 xp ut still confused on which color pads I should get..will come with 2 red ones for free..the products i will be using are zanio Z-AIO (All in One STEP CLEANER, POLISH & PROTECTANT) Z-5 PRO Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches, Z-6 Ultra Clean Gloss Enhancer Spray

 

[hoamskilet]

Here's a few pad charts to take a look at if you haven't seen them already:

Now, it's not always exact across every manufacturer, but those are pretty common colors/cut across the industry. My most used pads are white for light polishing, and tangerine for deeper defects. If I have to compound, I use microfiber cutting pads. You'll probably want 3 or 4 of each color and a lot of times detailing supply sites sell bundles of like 5 or 6 pads and you choose the colors you want.

 

[ctgreddy]

On my car my favorite combination I've found so far is HD speed, followed by CG jetseal and final step of CG 50/50. Looks nice and deep, takes care of 90% of the swirls and is all easy to use. Then inbetween/after washes I use CG v7. The v7 is hands down the best quick detailer type of product I've tried. I haven't used them all, but have tried just about everyone you can get over the counter, along with adam's and this.