Maintaining black between cruise nights

[PDC]

Ive got a PPG Jet Black Base / Clear 1973 Trans Am. I have the exact same issues. (See my recent post about my experience with a light spray ceramic coating to try to reduce micro marring on this fragile paint.)

What I found works best to remove even heavy dust with no marring is to use a rinseless wash - but to pre-spray each panel HEAVILY with a spray wash product to lift / float the dust before gently passing the soaking wet MF pad with rinseless wash on ot. Then dry with super soft, fluffy detailing MF towels. Hope this helps.

 

[sayenbhai]

Have a 1978 Trans Am. Black car, been repainted base/clear. I got the paint looking amazing after doing the whole car with M100 and my G9 polisher. Like a dummy, I decided to make a light pass with my Griots car duster before taking it out for a ride last weekend. Sure enough, it left slight hazy scratches in the finish.

Car doesnt see rain typically. Usually its going to a local cruise night and parked back in the garage. I have well water at home, and it is horrendous to wash the car with. SO, my question is, how do you guys "maintain" the paint in a situation like this? Say after going for a cruise, what do you do about the light dust that accumulates on the paint?

I'd recommend using a high-quality detail spray and a microfiber cloth for light dust removal. It should help maintain your car finish without risking scratches...