Hey guys I'm still experimenting with different processes with cleaning my car. I have a 2004 WRX it's the java black pearl. So the color has a gold/green flake to it... I was wondering what process would be good to make the car shine more than it already does.. I've been trying to achieve that wet look.... On the 4th I had it close but no cigar... (well to my expectations) What products do you guys recommend and also what products can I use with the PC cause I'm picking one of those up. Thanks in advance.
Best wax for black cars
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imported_memnuts
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Are you inquiring about polishing or protectant choices?
Polishing is the must enduring way to achieve a wet appearing finish. Products like AIO, VM, P21S GEPC, Pinnacle Paint Cleanser,etc are great for like new finishes (no major swirls or marring)
Protectant appearance characteristics are judged by the eyes of the beholder.
Do a search for products like Klasse, Wolfgang, Zaino, Blackfire, Souveran, P21S, S100, Meg #16, #20, #26 and Gold Class, Poorboy's EX and EX-P, NXT, Blitz, UPP etc, etc. Also check out the "Review Section" for some opinions.
Polishing is the must enduring way to achieve a wet appearing finish. Products like AIO, VM, P21S GEPC, Pinnacle Paint Cleanser,etc are great for like new finishes (no major swirls or marring)
Protectant appearance characteristics are judged by the eyes of the beholder.
Do a search for products like Klasse, Wolfgang, Zaino, Blackfire, Souveran, P21S, S100, Meg #16, #20, #26 and Gold Class, Poorboy's EX and EX-P, NXT, Blitz, UPP etc, etc. Also check out the "Review Section" for some opinions.
lammarwell
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I have just finished 3 black vehicles with this combo and they all turned out great! I also did a blue WRX with this combo as well;
Dawn wash
Zaino clay
Zaino wash
Menzerna IP with PC on 5-6
Menzerna FP2 with PC on 5-6
Zaino Z5 x2
Zaino Z2
Wait 24 hours
S100 paste wax!!
Dawn wash
Zaino clay
Zaino wash
Menzerna IP with PC on 5-6
Menzerna FP2 with PC on 5-6
Zaino Z5 x2
Zaino Z2
Wait 24 hours
S100 paste wax!!
Bill D
Hooked For Life
Klasse is my preference for my car. See the sig below
Deanski
STUTTGART'S FINEST
Any sealant and Souveran for a deeper wetter look. For more of a clearer look, S100 or Nattys will give you a wet look, just not as deep or darker as with Souveran. The REAL difference? $70.00 opposed to $15.00. Is there THAT much of a difference? For $70.00 or less discounted, the finish should be so deep wet and last for ages.. it doesn't, it's a wax.
I did a test on my red SC430 which Souveran is also supposed to be the best on besides black. Not for $70 was there a difference between that and Nattys. Nattys looked a bit clearer. Fooled many people which was which.
Go and get some S100 from a HD dealer and some Nattys. If you want to spend the extra$$ for Souveran, that's fine too.
Regards,
Deanski
I did a test on my red SC430 which Souveran is also supposed to be the best on besides black. Not for $70 was there a difference between that and Nattys. Nattys looked a bit clearer. Fooled many people which was which.
Go and get some S100 from a HD dealer and some Nattys. If you want to spend the extra$$ for Souveran, that's fine too.
Regards,
Deanski
jfelbab
New member
subi114 said:
NXT gives a nice wet look on black.
Accumulator
Well-known member
subi114- Given the cool metalflake effects, I'd go with 1Z's polishes, finishing up with their Metallic Polish or their WaxPolish Soft. *Nothing* I've tried brings out the metallic the way the 1Z polishes do. As long as you use a "light" and/or "clear" LSP (I use 4-star's UPP when I want the special metallic effect) it'll be dazzling in the sun.
White95Max
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I've seen black cars with NXT, S100, Klasse AIO/SG, and Souveran. They all looked great. Of course, the best results are acheived with the proper prep work.
I've been really happy using Zaino on my cars (past and present). Presuming your new finish is ready to go, you can start up with Zaino without using a PC. For Black, I recommend Z5 for more depth along with an awesome shine. I had Zaino bring out the metallics of my previous cars like magic. Try it! Here's some pics of my present car (BLACK 996TT) and a couple of previous ones.(Carbon Black M3) and (Orient Blue 330Ci)
SilverLexus
Super Enthusiast
Nice wheels Mark.
I have to throw out P21S as a recommended wax. It makes for a real nice reflective looking black. If you want a richer, wetter look then go Souveran.
Zaino looks great on any color in my opinion. I just am into carnauba waxes right now.
I have to throw out P21S as a recommended wax. It makes for a real nice reflective looking black. If you want a richer, wetter look then go Souveran.
Zaino looks great on any color in my opinion. I just am into carnauba waxes right now.
Deanski
STUTTGART'S FINEST
Top any Zaino finished car with a high-end carnauba like P21S, S100, Nattys Souveran etc and you have:
A) One deep wet reflective finish that has tremendous shine!
B) A sacrificial layer protecting the Zaino.
Works well with ANY sealant! To me you get best of both worlds!
Regards,
Deanski
A) One deep wet reflective finish that has tremendous shine!
B) A sacrificial layer protecting the Zaino.
Works well with ANY sealant! To me you get best of both worlds!
Regards,
Deanski
Deanski said:
I was considering on doing just that with my car, but after reading some posts on the detail forum at Roadfly.org, they had negative results. After washing and exposed to sun, the wax broke down and created blotching and uneven appearances. This was especially noted by Steve (the Guru?). Also, someone else mentioned that Sal Zaino does not recommend topping Zaino with a carnuba.
With that said, I'm interested in your results, especially the longevity of the carnuba, and a haze free (or) streak free finish.
Thanks
