Black is no joke

I've accepted the fact it will never be perfect especially as a DD

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I sent my car to good detail shop for washing nowadays while I out for lunch or shopping which cost me 10bucks. It's the best dollar I ever spent. Can always touch up or apply spray wax/sealant when I'm home :D
 
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I sent my car for good detail shop to wash nowadays while I out for lunch or shopping which cost me 10bucks. It's the best dollar I ever spent. Can always touch up or apply spray wax/sealant when I'm home :D

$10.00 Bucks? Checked for swirls lately?

 
$10.00 Bucks? Checked for swirls lately?

Nice picture :)
Yes sir, 10 dollars for a good handwash + microfiber mitt with soap brand like optima or DG etc.
3 bucks for road side wash which they use unknown soap (i believe detergent mix) and beat up store sponge. We have lots of car wash shops here. I kinda picky and observe how the workers wash other clients car before I sent them mine :p
 
Black isn't a color, it's a part time job.

You can say that again..

Honestly though if I had a smaller car, say a Civic or Corolla, it wouldnt be as bad. Never again anything full size, no way, no how, no chance...:nomore:
 
My first black car is my 99' GT.... Love the car and the color, we'll see if I can learn to keep it looking great.

Here she is on a trip to Northern Cali.

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WIP, polishing her up in the garage currently....
 
I wish I would have seen this thread before I bought this over the weekend.

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Can anyone recommend some products to to wash, clay, maybe do minor correction and seal it? I have a Griot's polisher and a bunch of store bought clay, soap and some heavier cutting compounds. And is there anything to protect the plastic parts to keep them from getting chalky looking down the road?

Thanks for any help.
 
I would suggest:
Soap:
Meguiars Gold Class
Moyer wash

Polish:
Menzerna FG400/ SF400
Or
Meguiars ultimate compound
M205

Plastic: Carpro Dlux
 
Hey guys, new to the forum. No pics yet, but I own a black 2013 Ram 1500. My wife and neighbors all think i'm crazy as much as i'm outside detailing it LOL

Southwestern Pa winters are brutal, so here in a few weeks i'm taking it to a reputable local detailer for a good wash, clay, polish and wax, plus interior and engine bay cleaning.

I will say that I see a metro master blaster in my near future, or the new blower I've seen for sale on here.
 
I wish I would have seen this thread before I bought this over the weekend.

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Can anyone recommend some products to to wash, clay, maybe do minor correction and seal it? I have a Griot's polisher and a bunch of store bought clay, soap and some heavier cutting compounds. And is there anything to protect the plastic parts to keep them from getting chalky looking down the road?

Thanks for any help.

Optimum Car wash soap,

Your store clay should be fine, buy the standard OTC Meguiars Quick Detailer and use liberally when claying,

LSP, or sealant is subjective at best, but the Wolfgang high gloss paint sealant is good, as is Sonax Polymer Net Shield on Black.

For trim, Carpro Dlux for extreme longevity with good looks (+1 year), Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant for ease of application and pretty good durability (5-6 months).
 
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