Keeping a black car looking good
09-03-2010, 09:01 AM
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I'm not misinformed, sir. I know damn well what can be done but I am not OCD and it doesn't bother me like it clearly bothers you.
09-03-2010, 09:40 AM
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Okay, guys!!! I started this, but I think we've beat it to death.
Thanks everyone for your passionate opinions! I guess once I get the car (I take delivery the day after Labor Day here in the US), I'll figure what works best for both the car and my lifestyle.
Thanks everyone for your passionate opinions! I guess once I get the car (I take delivery the day after Labor Day here in the US), I'll figure what works best for both the car and my lifestyle.
09-03-2010, 09:50 AM
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anyway, i'm not a spokesperson, but if you want to talk about how to polish a car and rid it of swirls, go here: www.autopia.org
i think laymen notice it night and day when a car is polished versus not.
09-04-2010, 01:32 PM
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Go to autopia.org or autogeekonline. The trick is to minimize scratches on the car. You do this by (1) routine washes with two buckets (2) good polishes and sealants (3) claying. Also don't ever let anyone run their dirty paws over it 
. Good luck. I have maintained a black car and would never get one as a daily driver. Having said that - nothing looks better than a clean black car.
. Good luck. I have maintained a black car and would never get one as a daily driver. Having said that - nothing looks better than a clean black car.
09-05-2010, 08:47 AM
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Go to autopia.org or autogeekonline. The trick is to minimize scratches on the car. You do this by (1) routine washes with two buckets (2) good polishes and sealants (3) claying. Also don't ever let anyone run their dirty paws over it . Good luck. I have maintained a black car and would never get one as a daily driver. Having said that - nothing looks better than a clean black car.
. Good luck. I have maintained a black car and would never get one as a daily driver. Having said that - nothing looks better than a clean black car.Also recommend Blackfire Wet Diamond and may be invest some on a dual polisher from Porter Cable or Griot Garage, to help speed up the detailing process.
Good luck
09-05-2010, 12:34 PM
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+1 for Autopia. Learn so much from that website on detailing my E60, especially the exterior. Owner of a jet black E60 here and currently using it as my daily driver and loving it. It's a part time job maintaining it but nothing beats a shiny black car.
Also recommend Blackfire Wet Diamond and may be invest some on a dual polisher from Porter Cable or Griot Garage, to help speed up the detailing process.
Good luck
Also recommend Blackfire Wet Diamond and may be invest some on a dual polisher from Porter Cable or Griot Garage, to help speed up the detailing process.
Good luck
09-05-2010, 01:26 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550I LOADED, all options except HUD and NV
Bottom line, if you can keep your black car looking as good as this one - then you're doing a good job. Antti is about the only one that should have an real opinion here, his car is gorgeous!!!! 
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