Hey guys. I've searched, but can't seem to find anything on keeping black paint black.

My car is showing its age because the finish is very dull. My neighbor has a black 1998 Ford Taurus that looks wet all the time because its so shiny. I hate parking next to him because even if I've spent all day waxing/polishing my car, his looks so much better. He says he just waxes it once a month, but I do the same.

Any suggestions? I want my nice mirror finish back.

 

wash the car, then clay bar, then wash the car, then Zaino PC. Then seal it with klasse, then wax it with your choice of wax



takes about 8-10 hours

 

I'll have to try that. Thanks!

(Also just realized that there is a 'detailing' section I should have posted this in. Oops.)

 

Yes black is a B*tch. That why from day 1, mines has been babied. Until she needed it, she gets waxed twice a month, washed every weekend, depending on weather. Before the winter hits i try to hard wax her and detail before the snow and salt so she has a good coat of wax on her. During the winter, i dont care if it 20 degrees out i wash her and spray wax her. All mequires or mothers products. There is really no preference with me, because i think both brands are great. I have a hook up for Mequires products if anyone needs it, PM me!

 

Black is not a color, it's a part time job.

 

LOL LOL

 

My 1st Gen TL is black...yes it is a beetz to keep the beetz shining like a beetz.

 

All Meguiars.
Wash properly (Gold Class Wash - feels like shampoo)
Dry properly (waffle weave towels)
Clay bar system
Use scratchX 2.0 or Ultimate Compound on defect areas
Wax / Sealant (Gold Class, which is a true wax for deep, but not long lasting shine and/or NXT 2.0, which is a sealant for decent shine and durability)

Tires, Black Plastics (Natural or Supreme Shine protectant applied by applicator pad)
Wheels (wash like car, clay and wax like car)
Headlights (PlasticX and if you can get a hold of it, their pro line Clear Plastic Polish)

I'm a lurker on here, but there is so much to learn and awesome restorations to view:
http://www.meguiarsonline.com

 

I agree with it being a part time job! I am thinking of getting it repainted because of some rock chips and an in law that got a little too close with her altma.