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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by Larry A View Post
    Meguiars NXT2, or Poorboys Black Hole and EX or Natty Blue.
    Though I haven`t tried the first two (only the V1 NXT) I`m thinkin` you got something here.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    So what order?
    And what products?

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Although there are some very good looking waxes out there (Nattys Red for instance), most of the look comes from the prep of the paint. This usually involves machine polishing of some kind. Can you get some pictures of the sun reflection in your paint, like on the hood? That will show us what condition the paint is in, and then we can make some suggestions for you.

    As far as clay goes, get the blue Clay Magic. You should be able to pick it up at AZ.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by blk45 View Post
    Although there are some very good looking waxes out there (Nattys Red for instance), most of the look comes from the prep of the paint. This usually involves machine polishing of some kind. Can you get some pictures of the sun reflection in your paint, like on the hood? That will show us what condition the paint is in, and then we can make some suggestions for you.

    As far as clay goes, get the blue Clay Magic. You should be able to pick it up at AZ.
    I agree it is in the prep if that is not right no LSP will have the look that you want.
    Invest in a PC if you want it to have a show car shine.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    How much is a PC?

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by 300A_FTW View Post
    How much is a PC?
    Porter Cable 7424 Polisher Kits

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    I have started using my PC and WOW is the paint like glxxx now.I would rather spend more time with my PC than use my rotary at all.

    I have used the bh on just one section, and a natty`s blue and red topper after ex-p, It is nice.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by black bart View Post
    WOW.

    I`ll just pay someone to do it lol.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by 300A_FTW View Post
    WOW.

    I`ll just pay someone to do it lol.

    yes you could do that, but then you`d have to have it done over and over .... you pay once and then learn to do it yourself ... besides, what do you think it would cost to have it done?
    life is short ..do it while you can

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    For what it costs you to pay someone (reputibile and competent), you could pay about 50.00 more and have all the supplies to do it over again about 20 times.
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    I wish.
    But I can`t really afford that right now.

    And I don`t know how to work a machine...

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by 300A_FTW View Post
    I wish.
    But I can`t really afford that right now.

    And I don`t know how to work a machine...
    During the summer months I take my car to a car show every week.

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you want to win at a show you will need to invest in the proper detailing supplies and learn how to use them or else just go and don`t expect to win.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    Quote Originally Posted by black bart View Post
    During the summer months I take my car to a car show every week.

    I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if you want to win at a show you will need to invest in the proper detailing supplies and learn how to use them or else just go and don`t expect to win.

    couldn`t agree more
    life is short ..do it while you can

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    300A_FTW, You don`t have to have a PC to get to vehicle to car show readiness, but you are going to have to put in a lot more time and effort to do the work by hand.

    Think of it as investing in yourself and not just this vehicle, but every one you will own for years to come. It really is small price to pay when you spread the cost over the years you will own the machine. As for cost, besides the PC you could start with one or two "light" polshing pads (considering your statement regarding the thin paint). You could use those with a paint cleaner type polish. Followed with a hand application of your glaze and lsp.

    Put a few dollars away each month and you`ll be there in no time.

    Edit to add: Yeah I just disagreed with BB and PB.

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    Re: Best Wax for Black Paint?

    The best way to see it in action for yourself is come to df north and try it.
    Or head up the road to ct and i/we can show you how easy it really is.
    Formerly the "Best Detailer", now just Super Wax Waster Man. Not necessarily tactful, but normally right. It`s good to be da King !!!

 

 
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