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Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum, and while I'm not new exactly to detailing, I am a total noob when it comes to taking care of a black car so I definitely need all the help I can get!!

This is my 2018 Hyundai Elantra. I bought it in January, with only 4K miles. Overall, the paint is in great shape other than some light "cobwebbing", due to poor car washing practices by the dealership.

I've never been the first owner of a car before and I want to keep it shiny and amazing-looking, as black cars can be when they are maintained very well. I have a limited budget so I can't afford the best and most expensive stuff but I am extremely motivated to make the most of what I can afford.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot from this forum! :)
 
Hi, Mike! :)

I live just south of Lincoln City, in Gleneden Beach. My family visited Astoria when I was very young, my only memory of that visit is that we climbed a LOT of stairs to reach the top of what I now realize is the Astoria Column, lol! It was definitely worth the view!
 
Silvaria said:
Hi, Mike! :)

I live just south of Lincoln City, in Gleneden Beach. My family visited Astoria when I was very young, my only memory of that visit is that we climbed a LOT of stairs to reach the top of what I now realize is the Astoria Column, lol! It was definitely worth the view!
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Beautiful area!

We came very close to retiring down there (from Seattle area).

Bill
 
Welcome to the forum!

Nice with a new car and congrats to it. Great looking car you got. The black paint is awesome when you take well care of it. And that can be a full time work sometimes LOL.

So go with easy to use products. And get tools and products that is of high quality but also a lot for the money. Sometimes it's worth in the longrun to get a little pricier stuff if needed. Try to get your washes dialed in to be as gentle and effective it can be. In the end to get the most out of the looks is to do a polishing on it. And maintain it with a safe wash technique and products that don't marring your paint after the polishing is done.

/ Tony
 
Silvaria said:
Hi everyone! I'm new to the forum, and while I'm not new exactly to detailing, I am a total noob when it comes to taking care of a black car so I definitely need all the help I can get!!

This is my 2018 Hyundai Elantra. I bought it in January, with only 4K miles. Overall, the paint is in great shape other than some light "cobwebbing", due to poor car washing practices by the dealership.

I've never been the first owner of a car before and I want to keep it shiny and amazing-looking, as black cars can be when they are maintained very well. I have a limited budget so I can't afford the best and most expensive stuff but I am extremely motivated to make the most of what I can afford.

I'm looking forward to learning a lot from this forum! :)
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Welcome to AGO!

The very first and probably most important thing I would stress to you is: Get a good DA polisher!

Working by hand is incredibly hard to do and achieve good results.

Add black paint, and it is nearly impossible.

Your initial investment in the DA and pads will be about $200, but WELL worth it.
 
Thank you all for the welcomes! :)

I have so many questions, but I'll post in the detailing forum. I'm so excited to have found this site!!!
 
PaulMys said:
Welcome to AGO!

The very first and probably most important thing I would stress to you is: Get a good DA polisher!

Working by hand is incredibly hard to do and achieve good results.

Add black paint, and it is nearly impossible.

Your initial investment in the DA and pads will be about $200, but WELL worth it.
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$200 is out of my price range at the moment but if it's worth it, then I will start saving! And I will check out the articles you linked right now, thank you! :)
 
Yeah a good DA is definetly worth it to stay on top of minor issues before they become big issues. If money is concern buy the DA from harbor freights as you can get for under 50$. Just make sure to get your self some decent pads.

Their are definetly better/smoother D/A’s but the HF will get the job done and with 2 yr warrAnty from them your covered. Their are a lot off good pads AG has and that and polishes I believe are more important than machine. I like the Griots boss pads bud their a ton of great ones out their. Start with what you can afford, take car of your paint and enjoy the hobby


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