Black X, what to use??

[Monty]

My 2000 is black and it has a few nicks here and there on the hood, the guy we bought it from threw in a bottle of wax which he said when used to wax on black cars would help cover up those little paint chips. I guess I will try it but is there any product and/or products you suggest for detailing a black car? I don't have any power tools so it needs to be a hand wash and wax kind of thing. Thanks

 

[falls chic]

I don't know about paint chips,but for surface scratches and fading try the Mother's multi step system. You do not neccesarily need power tools (it would make it go a little faster) but not needed.Works very well!!! Even on a dark color. I have to give a big thumbs up on the Mr Clean car washer to.....Just FYI.... very good if you dont want to spend alot of time cleaning up.!!

 

[MONMIX]

touch up, or repainting is the only thing for chips.


I am a firm believer in Zaino products. The stuff is fantastic and super easy to use.

Less money Meguars also has some great product, but for lesser results.

 

[aldive]

I concur on the Zaino goodies; the pick of the liter.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

 

[jimbo74]

wax doesnt come in bottles.... nuff said....

 

[aldive]

wax doesnt come in bottles.... nuff said....

But.... polymer sealants, eg, Zaino goods, do and are much better than wax in my opinion.

 

[MONMIX]

wax doesnt come in bottles.... nuff said....

Cans ?

Tubes ?

Jars ?

 

[Monty]

So i'm hearing Zaino and Meguires is good stuff, i don't trust myself with touchups so I may have to hold off on that...

 

[Lee S.]

Monty..

I also have a black X and I've been looking into fixing some scratches and chips. I have some OEM matched black paint and clear coat from paintscratch.com and I intend to get my hands on some langka before I start.

Here's a thread I started about langka: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=131908&highlight=langka

It seems that you use langka to smooth out paint that you apply to the scratches and chips (sort of as a replacement for wet sanding). It seems easy and cheap enough...I have just not been able to find the time to start it...If and when I can get to it I'll post the results.

Lee

 

[Bill Kemp]

Zaino is very good polish, maby the best, however it does nothing to hide scratches, swirls ect.. It does last three times+ longer than wax.
Meguiars NXT does have some hideing ability, lasts longer than just wax and has a great shine. If your not going to polish out the paint w/a machine I would use the NXT.
If you want some, let me know. http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132565&page=2

 

[off-road97Xplor]

I have a 97 gloss black XLT and I use Meguiars and every once in awhile Zaino.