Cleaning the black z

silviarb25 · 07-30-2010, 12:01 AM

Hey guys hows it going?

I'm a PROUD new owner of a 2010 Z, black. It's my first black car and what a pain lol. What can I do to stop getting swirls, or any special techniques? I almost dont want to wash the darn thing, any advice is appreciated thanks guys!!

Heres what Iam used to

Cmike2780 · 07-30-2010, 12:09 AM

I just ordered the Adam's polish kit with the Porter Cable. Heard only good things so I'm giving it a shot. I tried using the "The Black Box" from Turtle Wax about 5 weeks ago and it seems to be holding up ok. Some of the swirls are still visible though. Thats why I'm going with the Adam's Polishes.

Also, make sure you remove bird droppings right away. It will bubble up the clearcoat faster than you think.

Tronchaser · 07-30-2010, 12:50 AM

#1.. Watch ALL of the junkman's videos on how to clean your car. He uses Adam's products mostly, but even he says it's mostly the technique of cleaning the car that puts all those scratches and swirls on the car. I'm still learning myself, and it's maing me OCD about the car now! ARG!

Jeffblue · 07-30-2010, 01:08 AM

yea watch his videos, they're great.

in short, keeping a black car, or any car looking good is more about proper washing technique than washing often. most of the paint damage occurs from poor washing technique

1. get two, 5 gallon buckets, and two grit guards
2. get 2 or 3 microfiber waffle weave drying towels and some other regular microfibers.
3. get at least 2 real sheepskin wash mits, one for the top 3/4 of the car, and the other for the lower portion that gets the big particles (lower portion of doors, rocker panels, low on the front/rear bumpers.
4. some detail spray for use while drying the car off.

thers more, but thats all you need as far as keeping the black paint in good condition during regular washes, the rest is technique. for that watch the junkman's videos.

Jeffblue · 07-30-2010, 01:09 AM

and for god sake, post some pictures of your s14! (and your Z of course)

07-30-2010, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
silviarb25 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: So-Cal Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 370z,S14 RB25 Rep Power: 15	Cleaning the black z Hey guys hows it going? I'm a PROUD new owner of a 2010 Z, black. It's my first black car and what a pain lol. What can I do to stop getting swirls, or any special techniques? I almost dont want to wash the darn thing, any advice is appreciated thanks guys!! Heres what Iam used to

07-30-2010, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I just ordered the Adam's polish kit with the Porter Cable. Heard only good things so I'm giving it a shot. I tried using the "The Black Box" from Turtle Wax about 5 weeks ago and it seems to be holding up ok. Some of the swirls are still visible though. Thats why I'm going with the Adam's Polishes. Also, make sure you remove bird droppings right away. It will bubble up the clearcoat faster than you think. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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07-30-2010, 12:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tronchaser Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 150 Drives: 10 6MT/MB/Tour/Sport Rep Power: 15	#1.. Watch ALL of the junkman's videos on how to clean your car. He uses Adam's products mostly, but even he says it's mostly the technique of cleaning the car that puts all those scratches and swirls on the car. I'm still learning myself, and it's maing me OCD about the car now! ARG!

07-30-2010, 01:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	yea watch his videos, they're great. in short, keeping a black car, or any car looking good is more about proper washing technique than washing often. most of the paint damage occurs from poor washing technique 1. get two, 5 gallon buckets, and two grit guards 2. get 2 or 3 microfiber waffle weave drying towels and some other regular microfibers. 3. get at least 2 real sheepskin wash mits, one for the top 3/4 of the car, and the other for the lower portion that gets the big particles (lower portion of doors, rocker panels, low on the front/rear bumpers. 4. some detail spray for use while drying the car off. thers more, but thats all you need as far as keeping the black paint in good condition during regular washes, the rest is technique. for that watch the junkman's videos.

07-30-2010, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 36 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	and for god sake, post some pictures of your s14! (and your Z of course)