Big black truck needs simple care solution

I just got a 2006 crew cab super duty in black ( Why?? ) I hit it with HD Speed followed by 845. 2 months in and still looks good and still sheeting water when it rains.

With today's polishes and how good the abrasive technology are, you should not need to do three steps. Two at the most if you choose to compound and polish. You also have the option of an all in one and even a one step polish. There are plenty of good brands sold through autogeek.

If you are looking for a good brand of polishes and protection then I would consider Sonax.

Sonax Cut & Finish is a great one step compounding polish that has very good correction and leaves a nice finish. Sonax EX 04-06 is a nice polish as well that leaves a nice finish. Sonax Cut Max is not as aggressive as some polishes but it does a very good job. The nice things about these polishes is that they don't dust.

They also offer Polymer Net Shield which is a great sealant. I will vouch for their CC36 ceramic coating as well as their Brilliant Shine Detailer.

McKee's Fast Polish are two great polishes as well. I have not had time to play with the compound. The McKee's line is a forum favorite.

The new Blackfire Compound and Polish are nice as well.

If the paint is original I would only use a one step and call it a day. Clear coat failure is extremely noticeable on black paint.12 years is nothing to laugh at.

Largebore said:

One steps are kinda looking good. I had gotten so used two three step Mezerna polishes that I had not considered anything else

Click to expand...

I found the thread which introduced me into Sonax Cut & Finish. As seen in the thread it's cut is pad dependent.

NEW SONAX Cut & Finish - Extreme Showcar Makeover - Removing Holograms using the FLEX 3401

Surely not the cheapest option "initially", but would be the longest lasting IMO. To coat with a durable Coating. That you'll lock in all that hard work for a long time.

As you no doubt know, black will be one of those hard colors to keep looking nice in that with any wax-sealant things will start looking "grey" quite quickly and of course the easiest to show wash induced marring-swirling.

Here's a combo that I've been using....

Either Blackfire One Step topped with SONAX PNS

OR

Pinnacle Jewelling Wax topped with SONAX PNS

I've been using McKee's 360 in the spring on my F-150 crew cab that's blue jean metallic (just as bad as black) and Hi-Def sealant in the fall. Keeps it looking good. No way I'd do a 3 step on it. I don't have that kind of free time.