Washing black cars - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

bpmorgan7 · 04-12-2014, 03:11 PM

So I have to imagine there is a post about this somewhere but I honestly can't find it, so if someone could point me in that direction that would be helpful.

Otherwise- black car owners! What do you use to wash/wax/dry your car? This is my first black car and I am trying so very hard not to make swirls or any of that fun stuff. Products/techniques/advice?

Thanks!

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BlackyRose · 04-12-2014, 06:25 PM

Two buckets, grit guard in each, meguiars gold class shampoo, high quality wash mitt, plush waffle weave to dry. Start there every week and watch YouTube for a lot of other more specific and technical stuff.

Use a wheel brush and car soap for your wheels to keep it simple and dry with a separate towel.

Once you get that down, meguiars ultimate spray wax and ultimate detailer are great as well as their gold class carnauba plus spray wax and detailer.

All can be had for 50 bucks on amazon or wal mart and will work excellent for maintenance washes

supramkivtt2jz · 04-12-2014, 08:21 PM

foam gun, sheep skin mit, two buckets of water. i dry with high quality waffle weave.

ultimate wash in foam gun, ultimate detailer for hard water spot removal, ultimate wax for topping it off. i use turtlewax rinseless + klasse sealant to make her shine

sousuke86 · 04-12-2014, 09:01 PM

Opticoat or CQuartz. Then use a waterless wash.

bpmorgan7 · 04-12-2014, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackyRose

Two buckets, grit guard in each, meguiars gold class shampoo, high quality wash mitt, plush waffle weave to dry. Start there every week and watch YouTube for a lot of other more specific and technical stuff.

Use a wheel brush and car soap for your wheels to keep it simple and dry with a separate towel.

Once you get that down, meguiars ultimate spray wax and ultimate detailer are great as well as their gold class carnauba plus spray wax and detailer.

All can be had for 50 bucks on amazon or wal mart and will work excellent for maintenance washes

What do you consider high quality as far as wash mitts go?

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tobin · 04-12-2014, 09:29 PM

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charged86 · 04-13-2014, 10:04 AM

One thing to remember on washing a black car. I always pre rinse really thorough to get that loose dirt off!

bpmorgan7 · 04-13-2014, 02:04 PM

Has anyone used the Turtle Wax Black Box kit?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-3KT-Black-Box/dp/B001UMZ07A/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&srs=2602810011&ie=UTF8&qid =1397412191&sr=1-1&keywords=turtle+wax"]Amazon.com: Turtle Wax T-3KT Black Box Kit: Automotive[/ame]

good things bad things? i've heard both but mostly through the grape vine so I'm curious for those who have actually used it? I'm so terrified of ruining my car!

SirBrass · 04-14-2014, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpmorgan7

So I have to imagine there is a post about this somewhere but I honestly can't find it, so if someone could point me in that direction that would be helpful.

Otherwise- black car owners! What do you use to wash/wax/dry your car? This is my first black car and I am trying so very hard not to make swirls or any of that fun stuff. Products/techniques/advice?

Thanks!

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I've used a drive-thru car wash in an emergency (yes, cringe! I did!). It got all the dust and pollen off, as well as most of the recent bird sh**. However, I did have to use good auto glass cleaner on all windows and mirrors, and use quick detailer on the body. The car wash left streaks and also left certain places no cleaner than before.

However, with some TLC and microfiber, I made it work.

I'm going to be washing by hand myself from now on.

Fett4Real · 04-14-2014, 08:50 PM

Gary Dean wash method like above.... Only way to fly, I wish I had side by side comparison of my car and a friends but its Night and day the difference...I have an asphalt which is almost black so I can relate...there is minimal swirling on my car on his theres just swirl marks looks like spider web all over the car really...I use beyond infinity sealant right now...about to switch to the infinate diamond shield and juice boost.

Turbo95eg6 · 04-15-2014, 12:20 AM

I'll also recommend using two mitts... One for the top, and second for bottom half since all the dirt seems to collect there. Keep using the bottom one only for the bottom for the next washes.

Pish · 04-17-2014, 09:26 AM

Any recommendations on a decent foam gun ? Not trying to break the bank but don't want to cheap out as well :O

gdrider77 · 04-17-2014, 05:34 PM

This is the foam cannon i use, plus use the honeydew, its great! Not the cheapest in the world, but im a big believer in buying good quality tools once, and have them last forever/really long time.

I love the honey dew cleaner, realyl foams up amazing, hoping to find a new soap local though, hate having to buy a bunch to save on shipping from chemical guys. I really need to do some more research and find a good foamy soap for use in my foam gun.

Any ideas? Anyone?

Fett4Real · 04-17-2014, 08:00 PM

Gary deans ships free...I think?

04-12-2014, 03:11 PM	#1
bpmorgan7 female enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: Long Island NY Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Washing black cars So I have to imagine there is a post about this somewhere but I honestly can't find it, so if someone could point me in that direction that would be helpful. Otherwise- black car owners! What do you use to wash/wax/dry your car? This is my first black car and I am trying so very hard not to make swirls or any of that fun stuff. Products/techniques/advice? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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gdrider77 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited Location: Denver, CO Posts: 623 Thanks: 243 Thanked 263 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	This is the foam cannon i use, plus use the honeydew, its great! Not the cheapest in the world, but im a big believer in buying good quality tools once, and have them last forever/really long time. I love the honey dew cleaner, realyl foams up amazing, hoping to find a new soap local though, hate having to buy a bunch to save on shipping from chemical guys. I really need to do some more research and find a good foamy soap for use in my foam gun. Any ideas? Anyone? __________________

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BlackyRose Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Raven FR-S Location: Florida Posts: 486 Thanks: 31 Thanked 59 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Two buckets, grit guard in each, meguiars gold class shampoo, high quality wash mitt, plush waffle weave to dry. Start there every week and watch YouTube for a lot of other more specific and technical stuff. Use a wheel brush and car soap for your wheels to keep it simple and dry with a separate towel. Once you get that down, meguiars ultimate spray wax and ultimate detailer are great as well as their gold class carnauba plus spray wax and detailer. All can be had for 50 bucks on amazon or wal mart and will work excellent for maintenance washes

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sousuke86 Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: san diego Posts: 38 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opticoat or CQuartz. Then use a waterless wash.

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tobin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: CT Posts: 490 Thanks: 319 Thanked 333 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kY_S-fkgrE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kY_S-fkgrE[/ame]

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bpmorgan7 female enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: Long Island NY Posts: 27 Thanks: 17 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Has anyone used the Turtle Wax Black Box kit? [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Turtle-Wax-T-3KT-Black-Box/dp/B001UMZ07A/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&srs=2602810011&ie=UTF8&qid =1397412191&sr=1-1&keywords=turtle+wax"]Amazon.com: Turtle Wax T-3KT Black Box Kit: Automotive[/ame] good things bad things? i've heard both but mostly through the grape vine so I'm curious for those who have actually used it? I'm so terrified of ruining my car!

04-14-2014, 08:50 PM	#10
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gary Dean wash method like above.... Only way to fly, I wish I had side by side comparison of my car and a friends but its Night and day the difference...I have an asphalt which is almost black so I can relate...there is minimal swirling on my car on his theres just swirl marks looks like spider web all over the car really...I use beyond infinity sealant right now...about to switch to the infinate diamond shield and juice boost.

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'll also recommend using two mitts... One for the top, and second for bottom half since all the dirt seems to collect there. Keep using the bottom one only for the bottom for the next washes.

04-17-2014, 08:00 PM	#14
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