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Gaz1

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Hello,

Had my deep black pearl GT for a couple of weeks now, and I am finding it gets dirty very quickly, especially with water marks. The shelf above the back bumper is the worst part as water just sits on it.

I have only cleaned it so far by hosing it down, shapooing, rinsing and hand drying but very quickly it is covered in watermarks again from the rain.

I do not want to spend hours on it but want it to stay shiny for longer, any advice, particularly for black?

Cheers
Gareth
 
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GTD184

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Oh for the love of owning a black car:)......you will just have to accept that you will be cleaning it more often than any other colour:(.....however when it is clean the envious stares from passers by will be worth all the effort!:D
 
Avanti

Avanti

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UK
Gaz said:
Hello,

Had my deep black pearl GT for a couple of weeks now, and I am finding it gets dirty very quickly, especially with water marks. The shelf above the back bumper is the worst part as water just sits on it.

I have only cleaned it so far by hosing it down, shapooing, rinsing and hand drying but very quickly it is covered in watermarks again from the rain.

I do not want to spend hours on it but want it to stay shiny for longer, any advice, particularly for black?

Cheers
Gareth
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I trust you have the car waxed?
It won't stop the marks but the dirt will just rinse off, I would like to try that amorall shield, but at £19 a bottle, I will wait :eek:
 
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rapport25

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Midlands
Just remember a black car owns you.

Get a decent sealant/ wax on the car and dont wash it in direct sunlight.

Also, use a qd or spray wax and this will help when drying.

I loved my black pearl. But for my own sanity, I could never own one again.
 
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Gaz1

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United Kingdom
No I haven't waxed it, in fact never waxed a car. Always had old cars before and just went through a car wash. Any tips and recommended products?
 
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rapport25

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Location
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Gaz said:
No I haven't waxed it, in fact never waxed a car. Always had old cars before and just went through a car wash. Any tips and recommended products?
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Lots of usefull detailing threads on here. Many I have replied too.

Clay, seal & protect.

I'm not going to suggest any produts as there are loads of coatings sealants etc.....
 
Avanti

Avanti

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Location
UK
Gaz said:
No I haven't waxed it, in fact never waxed a car. Always had old cars before and just went through a car wash. Any tips and recommended products?
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My tip is always wash polish protect, some add stages ,the overall value is up to the user.
I guess a good one stop product would be autoglym ultra deep shine.
 
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Gaz1

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United Kingdom
Cheers and sorry for retreading old ground, just wondered if anyone had any advice for black in particular, but I guess the same applies as with other colours, just have to clean it more often.
 
martymim

martymim

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I used KleenFreaks carnauba wax, imo try stay away from synthetic waxes.
Keep the wax topped up and the water will bead off any surface.
 
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