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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 04:25 PM
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Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Hi, just wondering what everyone is using on there Black Car's these day's, What is holding up to the elements, Whats easy to put on and take off, What really makes the paint shine and look deep and wet? Thanks
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I just used Poor Boy's World Black Hole glaze and Natty's Blue paste wax. It left an amazing shine and depth to the paint.
You may need a sealer though if you need longevity. Carnauba doesn't last long.

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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Depends, is it new or old paint?

New paint:
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_detail.do?q=36777

Old Paint:
http://www.turtlewax.com/product-detail.aspx?prodID=55

I use the Turtle Wax Black Box system on one of my old cars (not a 3rd gen) that has the original 25 year old black paint/clean coat, got great results on that.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 05:08 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Chemical Guys black light
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Never heard of these where do you get them from.

Chemical Guys black light
Poor Boy's World Black Hole glaze and Natty's Blue paste wax

The Paint is about ten years old, It was done by a very well know Custom shop around here so the paint is very nice.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 06:15 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Next time I need wax, I am going to try the Chemical Guys. Heard a lot of great things about it.

If anyone has tried the new Meg black wax, I am curious to hear the results. I've had great results with Meg's #26 and ProTech Wax 2.0 (think that is what it is called).

As always, surface prep is key.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 08:04 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I buy my stuff from Autogeek. The stuff sold in the local Pep Boys store is adequate at best. The professional stuff can be bought online. Most companies like Meguiars have the consumer line of products and the professional line. For example, Meguiars sells a crappy compound called Ultimate compound. It is garbage and turns to crap when you are working it with a machine. But they also sell their professional polishes - 105 and 205 that are fantastic.

I have to try that Black Light. I checked it out online and it looks like good stuff.

Black Z - if the paint is 10 years old you could probably benefit from using a good clay bar, a good polish, a glaze and finally a good wax or paint sealant.
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Old Aug 9, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I use many different waxes in my shop, including the Natty's Blue (like someone else mentioned), Griot's Carnauba (I'm a dealer), P21s, and a few others.

Chemical Guys make some great products, as does Adam's and Griot's Garage - they are full line from soap to polishes and everything between.

I haven't tried the black wax, but absolutely love the black detailer and use it on my wife's black 5 series (which gets P21s and looks awesome.

You should have a few things in your paint care arsenal other than plain wax - a good fine polish, glaze, sealer, and a really high quality carnauba wax (like Natty's, CG, or P21s).
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Megiuers
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:33 AM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I do use the clay bar once in a while and i do have Polishers sealers compounds and all of that stuff, My Friends own a body shop so I get stuff from them also, My Paint is very smooth and looks great for it's age, I would just like to find a top notch wax.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Originally Posted by BLACK Z
I would just like to find a top notch wax.
Try Poorboy's World Natty's Blue - $22 for a jar and a super value, makes every car I ever used it on look amazing.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

WHere do you buy these waxes?
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I've seen pics but not in person a few cars that were waxed in Chemical Guys brand.
Very deep & shiney.
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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 07:10 AM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Chemical Guys brand I had read mixed reviews on Amazon about it, But who knows what one person thinks looks good another may not and also you never know a persons ability or what kinda paint there working with. I just don't want to spend a ton trying out all of these different Waxes.
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

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Chemical Guys brand I had read mixed reviews on Amazon about it, But who knows what one person thinks looks good another may not and also you never know a persons ability or what kinda paint there working with. I just don't want to spend a ton trying out all of these different Waxes.
Exactly & good point for anyone to consider.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

I agree with Chemical Guys Black Light. I used it on my black GMC Sierra and also on the Camaro with amazing results. Chemical Guys has a package for black vehicle but it is a bit on the expensive side.
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Originally Posted by POP6482
I agree with Chemical Guys Black Light. I used it on my black GMC Sierra and also on the Camaro with amazing results. Chemical Guys has a package for black vehicle but it is a bit on the expensive side.
The Blacklight is on my list of things to try here in the shop, also the CG Wet Mirror, which is a similar product...

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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

Looks nice, your right the kit is a bit much.
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Re: Black Paint What are the waxes to use these day's?

i just use meguiars 105/205 with porter cable orbital on most black vehicles that I detail before black light
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