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Finally the temperature is warming up, spring is here. It is the time of the year that we are getting our cars ready for those sunny days. While I have been detailing cars for the past 15 years as a hobby, I always find challenging getting a black car looking good under the sun. All the slightest imperfections, scratches, swirls, etching from bird droppings and water spots just keep showing up especially if the car hasn’t been cared for in a while. Black cars tend to heat up very quickly and show easily damage from UV rays, contaminants and acid rain. To protect your investment and enjoy a lasting showroom shine, use the following 5 steps process; it works great and provides a consistent deep and wet shine.
- Wash & dry (once or twice a week)
- Clean the paint with a detailing clay and detailing spray (once or twice a year)
- Polish to remove oxidation , minor swirls and other imperfections (twice a year)
- Seal the paint with a synthetic polymer based product (twice a year)
- Apply pure carnauba wax (between 1 to 3 months)
Car care products you will need:
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Actual closeup showing reflection:
If the car shows scratches or heavy paint oxidation you might need to use a rotary buffer in combination with a compound to remove deeper scratches and cob webs. Make sure that you have removed all the oxidation before proceeding to the next step otherwise you will just seal it.
In terms of products, you really need to find what works best for you and your car, so you can easily repeat this process. The longer you leave your car without care, the longer and the harder it will be to bring back its original showroom shine. Stay away from cheap products; the final result will be disappointing considering the time invested in this process.
Since wax evaporates over time, I use a detailing spray that will keep the car looking great between waxes. When water no longer beads on top the surface, just add another coat of wax on the more exposed areas like the hood, top and trunk.
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