I have a Sweet Toyota Celica GT ('98), and it's black... and I'm learning how much of a pain in the ass it is to keep clean.

I've also learned that turtle wax sucks ass cleaning off.

Anyone else with a black paint job that has found some good products?

Also what's a good product to make your tires slick black. None of the ones I've tried have lasted long. What about wheel cleaner? Hoping to find something I can spray and hose off if possible.

Thanks!

12/21/2005 9:00:06 AM

a good wax is that green stuff it's like 14 a bottle forget what it's called. zymol yeah that's it. it's good stuff.

12/21/2005 9:57:22 AM

I am not a fan of the green zymol paste - especially on black cars (my departed 540). The shininess level is very nice on flat surfaces but it leaves a very visible wax dust that clings to the random crevices on the car.

The Meguiars 3 Step cleaner/polish/wax has impressed me for both the durability and end result. Make sure you get their wax-in-a-can rather than the paste-in-a-bottle. The 100% Carnuba is nearly essential on dark color cars to avoid dust and visible wax residue from my experience.

[Edited on December 21, 2005 at 11:06 AM. Reason : asdf]

12/21/2005 11:02:45 AM

Thanks. You know about what it runs in price?

12/21/2005 11:32:08 AM

zaino is one of the best. its not really a wax, but an acrylic sealer. and its $money

[Edited on December 21, 2005 at 11:43 AM. Reason : deep deep shine, tho.]

12/21/2005 11:42:56 AM

Try some Poorboy's Natty's Blue.. paste wax.. easiest application/ removal wax I've ever used (retail online about 12 bucks too). If you want OTC, either go for Zymol or NXT paste or liquid. Those go for around $13. Also, take a gander at Protect All's quick and easy wash.. just a bucket, a few MF's, a wash mitt and you've got a clean car with no hose or rinsing.

12/21/2005 1:19:12 PM

the 3 step Meguiars' process is ~$15 total - each bottle and the wax can were ~$5/ea. I think - though that is enough for 2 years worth of waxing (once per season - 8 waxes of the car total) if I remember correctly...

12/21/2005 2:05:17 PM

meguirs gold class is the shiznit, but you gotta have a clean damn surface to start with, i'd reccomend some 3-m perfect-it III to get rid of bug spots, water spots, scratches etc, then some good wax, and the best shit ever for tires is the meguirs silicone that comes in a bottle, you gotta squeeze it on an applicator to use it though, and its hard to find around here, advance back home has it.

12/21/2005 6:36:24 PM

belongs to a member of another forum

Quote :

"well first I compounded the whole thing with a high speed buffer using 3M perfect it 3000 then I machine glazed it also using 3M perfect it 3000, then I hand polished it with Maguire’s polish then three coats of Fleet marine and aeronautical wax. "

the real kicker is the the paint jobs on GM cars of this era were absolute shit

12/21/2005 8:29:18 PM

speaking of which, i need a good local detail shop who can buff my car at my apartment complex's expense- anyone got a place?

12/21/2005 9:46:25 PM

I fucking hate waxing.

boat

car

ballsack

you name it I hate waxing it.

12/21/2005 9:48:11 PM

i dont mind it on a car with some nice paint, but i have yet to own such a car myself

12/21/2005 10:10:15 PM

i use mothers carnuba wax, and it works well, i used to use mcguires, just wanted a lil change with the new ride

12/21/2005 11:50:02 PM

^ that's what ive been using too..

12/22/2005 9:48:24 AM