mid wax maintenance?

leo95se · 10-31-2010, 08:22 PM

it seems the only time my jetblack ride looks good is when i do a full detail, otherwise, I feel like there are always scratches on it.

any tips on mid detail cleaning? anyone having luck with just applying polish?

thanks!

tdekany · 10-31-2010, 08:40 PM

Don't you know how terrible JB paint is?

You can always polish it - it will not hurt the paint. Just apply protection afterwards.

My advice: Get a light colored car.

MuttGrunt · 11-01-2010, 07:43 PM

^ +1 lol.

In the mean-time, use good shampoo, microfiber towels, a good wash technique (two bucket with grit guards), and apply a good quick detailer after washes to keep a slick finish. It's harder for dirt and grime to stick to slick paint, so it'll make it easier to clean in the mean-time.

leo95se · 11-01-2010, 09:15 PM

doing all of that. damn JB.

Radiation Joe · 11-02-2010, 08:08 AM

Jet Black looked awesome on my e46. I now have two coats of carnuba on my Jerez Black and all I do is use a quick detailer after every NON-TOUCH wash. I buffed out the majority of swirls with a light polish and sealer before waxing. You can find swirls if you look hard enough, but my paint looks liquid from 99.9 percent of angle and light conditions.

Kyoshi71 · 11-02-2010, 08:10 AM

My 335 was JB. Nothing looks as good when fully detailed. Nothing is more of a pain in the ass though.

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leo95se Captain 126 Rep 938 Posts Drives: '09 e92 M3, '15 F15 X5d Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	mid wax maintenance? it seems the only time my jetblack ride looks good is when i do a full detail, otherwise, I feel like there are always scratches on it. any tips on mid detail cleaning? anyone having luck with just applying polish? thanks!
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tdekany Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2001 VR6 Jetta Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Estacada Oregon iTrader: (0)	Don't you know how terrible JB paint is? You can always polish it - it will not hurt the paint. Just apply protection afterwards. My advice: Get a light colored car. __________________ Authorized Opti Coat Pro Installer In Oregon www.tdekany.com
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MuttGrunt Banned 27 Rep 872 Posts Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (0)	^ +1 lol. In the mean-time, use good shampoo, microfiber towels, a good wash technique (two bucket with grit guards), and apply a good quick detailer after washes to keep a slick finish. It's harder for dirt and grime to stick to slick paint, so it'll make it easier to clean in the mean-time.
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leo95se Captain 126 Rep 938 Posts Drives: '09 e92 M3, '15 F15 X5d Join Date: May 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (3)	doing all of that. damn JB.
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	Jet Black looked awesome on my e46. I now have two coats of carnuba on my Jerez Black and all I do is use a quick detailer after every NON-TOUCH wash. I buffed out the majority of swirls with a light polish and sealer before waxing. You can find swirls if you look hard enough, but my paint looks liquid from 99.9 percent of angle and light conditions. __________________ Dinan compliment of stuff plus PF rotors and RG63s. Enough for now. Why, yes. I am an abrasive bastard.
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Kyoshi71 Colonel 93 Rep 2,528 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	My 335 was JB. Nothing looks as good when fully detailed. Nothing is more of a pain in the ass though. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax
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