Others mentioned I should start this thread in my other thread. And while I won't have the new car for a while, I'd like to hear some thoughts and recommendations so I can have most of it on hand before the car shows up. My other thread had a lot of great posts in it and you guys have been a big help.
While black cars looks great clean, keeping it relatively clean in Phoenix might be the death of me. But I'll sure as shit give it my best shot.
I actually like cleaning and waxing our current cars but it's not like I am being meticulous about it. I've never had a car with rims either and I know those can get dirty quick. I've never owned a dark colored car and I've never had a car with leather. I plan to take really good care of this car and would like some tips on doing so. But I'm just a fucking n00b.
I'll throw some links out from Amazon as I mention things.
Some mention that after washing you should use a paint cleanser before waxing. But wondering if washing then clay baring is sufficient prior to wax?
I've seen this P21S Paintwork Cleanser mentioned on a few reads. Looks like good use for water spots and swirls prior to waxing if needed. Not sure if you would do entire car first or just use it for bad spots before waxing?
Also, a company called Zaino has great reviews and recommendations. They have a package that looks like it includes all products I'd need together including wash, polish, wax, leather and tire care.
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Nice wash and wax with the Optimum Spray wax above. Hot as balls today so cutting the time it took to do this by more than half was ****ing awesome!
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Welp, found my new Spray Wax.
Optimum Spray Wax. Mix of Polymers and Carnauba. Claims to last 5 months. I doubt that in hot weather but I'd take 3 months of protection from a spray wax.
Applied a super thin coat like it recommends and wipe right off. I always follow afterwards with the fluffy side of a microfiber to buff to high shine. This stuff is great! Provides a decent carnauba glow to black paint and leaves a nice slickness I have never seen from a spray wax. Some are reporting using this every 3 months and no longer using a liquid/paste wax, only using this for protection. It's super easy to use and only took about 15 minutes to apply on a clean surface.
Marking this as a must for black car owners and definitely something to consider as a go between waxing by hand a few times a year. I will cut waxing my wife's car down to twice and year and using this twice a year in the middle of those. I think it will provide good protection without all the effort of hand waxing 3-4x per year.
Originally Posted by Bugeater:
Oh, I'll go look up the corded one then.
I looked in the question field on the kit - a potential prospect asked if they'd fit the WG520 - Gentleman stated no that those are only for the upper-end cordless versions. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Simply Red:
I looked in the question field on the kit - a potential prospect asked if they'd fit the WG520 - Gentleman stated no that those are only for the upper-end cordless versions.
I've done so much, with so little, for so long, I can now do anything with nothing.
