robwoodgto
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I think that my early mistake with using an sio2 spray was using it like I would a quick detailer. I learned early on and every now and then forget that a little goes a long way.
I hate black
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I think that my early mistake with using an sio2 spray was using it like I would a quick detailer. I learned early on and every now and then forget that a little goes a long way.
spazzz
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If black is polished and coated it will still look good from a distance when somewhat dirty.
Pollen , mud and salt residue (in winter) will mess with any cars appearance.
I polished my 2004 black heap 2 years ago then coated with Uk3 and Gliss.
I think it has been 2 weeks since I washed it. It is a daily, 24/7 weather taker and walking to it in the grocery lot, it still looks better than most.
Polishing and coating go a long long way on black if taken care of. The worst thing to do is wash it in the sun and get the milkys, then black sucks.
Pollen , mud and salt residue (in winter) will mess with any cars appearance.
I polished my 2004 black heap 2 years ago then coated with Uk3 and Gliss.
I think it has been 2 weeks since I washed it. It is a daily, 24/7 weather taker and walking to it in the grocery lot, it still looks better than most.
Polishing and coating go a long long way on black if taken care of. The worst thing to do is wash it in the sun and get the milkys, then black sucks.
vaca22
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I played the hell out of this album in 4th or 5th grade. Thanks for the memories!
BudgetPlan1
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Satisfaction w black often depends on how closely you look at your car.
1 inch away you'll be happy for 5 minutes after a wash.
1 foot away you'll be happy for a few hours after a wash.
1 yard away and you can get a day or 2.
10 feet away, maybe a week.
Have had numerous black cars over the years; for one dismal stretch had 4 at the same time. While there are things you can do to lessen the burden in the end it shows everything.
I'm over it...metallic gray paint is much easier on the 'ol OCD-afflicted melon.
1 inch away you'll be happy for 5 minutes after a wash.
1 foot away you'll be happy for a few hours after a wash.
1 yard away and you can get a day or 2.
10 feet away, maybe a week.
Have had numerous black cars over the years; for one dismal stretch had 4 at the same time. While there are things you can do to lessen the burden in the end it shows everything.
I'm over it...metallic gray paint is much easier on the 'ol OCD-afflicted melon.
FUNX650
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YW… :cheers:
Speaking of ca. 1987:
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[Disclaimer: It’s a wonder (Wife says
miracle) that I can still remember quite a
bit of what went on around me yesterday.]
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•Here you were in the 4th or 5th grade,
and I had already been out of College
for two decades! :g asp:
Bob
ERS
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I have to agree with most. Black is the most difficult especially to perfectionists, which I'm almost. I tried many otc sprays and 99% would streak. Only recently, after ordering pinnacle Souveran paste and detail spray from autogeek did I no longer streak or have ghosting. Nothing looks better than black. But I only recommend for garage, non-daily vehicles. Otherwise you'll be crazy. Hang in there. Good luck.
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/asset.php?fid=69520&uid=111666&d=1624207471
https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/asset.php?fid=69520&uid=111666&d=1624207471
Misterpaul
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I hate black and will never do it again as a paint color choice.
Note to self: Then why the h*// are you negotiating on another black vehicle???:dunno:
Note to self: Then why the h*// are you negotiating on another black vehicle???:dunno:
Mike Phillips
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I aggree with this. Been there done that, won't ever do it again.
And there's this,
"Black is not a color, it's a full time job"
And there's this,
"Black is not a color, it's a full time job"
Desertnate
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I'm now on my second black car and it doesn't bother me a bit. I now longer fear or dread a black vehicle.
I've learned how to care for it to keep swirls at a minimum and have also learned to live with it when it isn't perfect. I polish my car out about once every 18 months or so and use multi-year coatings to protect the paint. Even when covered with dust and pollen it still looks glossy and better than any other car in the parking lot at work. If I don't have the time to give it a proper bucket wash I just wait until I can and know the dirty car will look spectacular soon.
Will I get another black car? Nope. Not because I don't like maintaining a black car, but because the automotive world has become shockingly boring in it's color pallet. Every car on the road is black, white or gray, so I'll do my best to find something in a color and not gray-scale.
I've learned how to care for it to keep swirls at a minimum and have also learned to live with it when it isn't perfect. I polish my car out about once every 18 months or so and use multi-year coatings to protect the paint. Even when covered with dust and pollen it still looks glossy and better than any other car in the parking lot at work. If I don't have the time to give it a proper bucket wash I just wait until I can and know the dirty car will look spectacular soon.
Will I get another black car? Nope. Not because I don't like maintaining a black car, but because the automotive world has become shockingly boring in it's color pallet. Every car on the road is black, white or gray, so I'll do my best to find something in a color and not gray-scale.
dieselfan1
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I've always said something similar...I aggree with this. Been there done that, won't ever do it again.
And there's this,
"Black is not a color, it's a full time job"
" Black is not a color, it's an occupation "
That being said I like my job.....
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So true. I just noticed this today in a lineup of heavy oncoming traffic. The only car with color was a red Miata. Or I remember having my orange Judge parked in the evening - it looked like a colorized photo because all the other cars were in black-white continuum.
But those new iridescent reds are really coming on lately ...
There nothing like a well-polished and waxed black car….the liquidity and depth of a well maintained and waxed black car simply cannot be beat. Only other colors that come close are reds and blues. But it IS almost a daily job keeping my black car clean, but I’m one of those anal weekend detailers who love to mess around with my car.
2black1s
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