Favorite Combos for Black Cars

[imported_Denzil]

Since it seems to be asked quite often what everyone`s combo is and that black cars are the most difficult to maintain, what`s everyone go-to combos when it comes to prepping, polishing, and finishing?



Here`s mine:

Clay -> SSR 2.5 -> SSR 1 (hardly ever) -> 4* UPP

Clay -> Optimum Car Polish -> 4* UPP

Clay -> 4* Ultimate Swirl Mark Remover -> 4* UPP



These are pretty much what I have to work with. 4* UPP is the only sealant I have and I have no waxes... yet. Definitely thinking about picking up some Klasse AIO, OCW, maybe some Blackfire or Menzerna FP and FMJ. Detailing-product-collecting seems to never end. :nixweiss

[Evenflow]

All sorts of combinations here.



As of right now my go to combo is the Optimum Polishes, ClearKote RMG/VM, PoorBoys EX to seal, and Nattys Blue, or CMW. I can get a good three months of protection out of this combination. This is also my favorite combo for that deep wet look.



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v124/pmdemas/PorscheCarrera/12.jpg



If I want something for durable and less bling I will usually go Optimum, EX, and #16. Not a lot of wetness here, but crisp reflections and a good four-five months of protection with #16 over EX.



I also like to maintain with 2x coats of OCW between washes.



Prep:



Clay -> Optimum -> RMG/VM -> EX -> CMW/NB (Nice deep wet looking, less durability)

Clay -> Optimum -> EX -> #16 (Crisp reflections, More durability)

[awahl63]

I definately like to finish a black car with a carnauba wax like #26 from Meguiars

[Pb2theMax]

SwirlBuster, then UPP, then top with Nattys Blue or P21S

[imported_DennisH]

Mine is IP/FP/POR85RD/RMG and topped with PS...



http://cars.537wine.biz/assets/images/39-1.jpg

[imported_GregCavi]

Its hard to beat the menzerna polishes lineup followed by souveran!



Greg

[imported_Denzil]

I will definitely put all of your combos into consideration... when I find the extra money, LoL. Anyone else?

[Bigpoppa3346]

If going the carnauba route and durability isn`t a concern, I like

-IP(if nessisary), FPII, VM or RMG, Souveran



If using a sealant, I usually do

-IP(if nessisary) FPII, VM(for non-finicky sealants)- Blackfire Wet Diamond or EX-P, depending which look I am after.