Cleaning Black Cars - Saxperience

DevilDamo · 29th August 2006, 00:51

They look lovely when clean but look awful as soon as they become dirty. Apart from my car having a "few" stone chips, etc... on the bonnet, are there any different/better products you or other people could recommend to keep the black looking black as I'm sure it's the worse car colour to try and keep clean...?

James · 29th August 2006, 00:54

Blackfire High gloss,
Blackfire wet look,

Check my thread for results of the blackfire damo.

furioad · 29th August 2006, 00:55

I dont persoally have a black car but so many of my mates do. Has to be worse colour , dirt shows up so much more for some reason and always seems to be faded. But like you say when clean look the best.

I dont know of any products that would be better!

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DarylVTR · 29th August 2006, 00:56

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James · 29th August 2006, 00:58

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Originally Posted by DarylVTR

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Yea mate.. got to get it on your 4 x 4 next... no amount of cleaning products could make the 4 x 4 look any better

hesslevtr · 29th August 2006, 01:00

cloud that made me laugh first time you have done that

well since i saw your hair and car

DarylVTR · 29th August 2006, 01:04

wish my saxo was a 4x4 then it would be awsome

your car is a back to front snow plough

James · 29th August 2006, 01:05

No it's not... lol

ChrisJ · 29th August 2006, 13:14

Check out this thread to see which products were used.

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43796

Should give you an idea of which products work best on black cars.

barrett^p · 29th August 2006, 13:54

for those who have just spammed this thread please stop it!

If your message will not bring any useful information or purpose to the thread then please refrain from posting, if you want to have petty arguments then use the pm system!!!

PolishedBliss · 29th August 2006, 16:21

On solid black, I like Blackfire products...

while on metallic black I prefer the Jeffs Werkstatt acrylic line up...

JamieB · 29th August 2006, 19:05

i have the same problem as damo, having a black car it shows up dirt really easily, but looks the nuts when it is clean. how much is that JEFFS Werkstatt stuff cost that you used on the BMW as i am interested.

also, whenever i finish washing my car and dry it with my leather, the car has loads of swirl marks on it. i have got some turtle wax stuff (cant remember what its called off the top of my head) that is supposed to help remove swirl marks and some other bits. it doesnt do a perfect job as when you look at the car in the light you can see the marks still. what product/s would you recommend to help remove swirl marks as i hate them!! thanks

Jamie

EDIT: out of interest, what causes swirl marks in the first place?

saxx · 29th August 2006, 22:36

i get swirl marks too, polishing tends to improve but takes alot of time and effort

know any products that dont attract dust? the moment i park her up the dust jumps on the car

PolishedBliss · 31st August 2006, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Jamie1100cc

i have the same problem as damo, having a black car it shows up dirt really easily, but looks the nuts when it is clean. how much is that JEFFS Werkstatt stuff cost that you used on the BMW as i am interested.

also, whenever i finish washing my car and dry it with my leather, the car has loads of swirl marks on it. i have got some turtle wax stuff (cant remember what its called off the top of my head) that is supposed to help remove swirl marks and some other bits. it doesnt do a perfect job as when you look at the car in the light you can see the marks still. what product/s would you recommend to help remove swirl marks as i hate them!! thanks

Jamie

EDIT: out of interest, what causes swirl marks in the first place?

The full Werkstatt acrylic system is approx £47 delivered, and comprises a basecoat cleanser, a pure spray sealant and a quick detailer that also adds sealant protection. Swirls mainly arise from bad wash products and bad wash techniques - read these guides for a full run down on causes/removal.

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...ides_wash.html

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acata...es_polish.html

Both Citreon and Seat paint is quite hard, and correcting swirls by hand will be very difficult. The way to go is Menzerna Intensive Polish applied using the white side of a German Applicator Pad. It will take hard work, but the results that can be achieved will significantly improve the finish. You can also add a glaze to enhance the gloss and fill any remaining swirls - the effect lasts 3-4 months at a time if you seal the finish properly afterwards with a good wax/sealant. Best glaze we do is Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish.

craigy_87 · 31st August 2006, 17:42

jeez look at that 350z am defo gonna buy some blackfire range for my black saxo when i get some money :Y: another sale for polished bliss
craigy

SaxoSam88 · 3rd September 2006, 23:39

Just got my black car yesterday (3door escort)
and it looks amazing when clean... its just getting it clean, lol
great guides Polished Bliss, will be making a purchase very soon.