2006 Cadillac STS-V Black Wax Experience

[PGA2B]

Now remember first off that I am just an anal retentive amateur. Not a Pro like most of you here.

Now on to the good.


I have always used Meguiars so I picked up a tube of Black Wax and all I can say is LOVE THIS STUFF!!

Previously I used M105 as needed, M205 followed by M7, and finally M21. This time I got a better finish with just M205 and Black Wax and spent SEVERAL HOURS LESS on it.

First time I ever detailed this car shortly after I bought it I spent around 32 hours on it (Told you I was anal).

Anyway:

The Black Wax came off easier than anything I have ever used. The results are awesome!

I highly recommend this to anyone.

Here is what the whole car looked like when I started:
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/74/07/16184770_large.jpg

All I did was was wash, (NO Clay) a lite M205 Polish with a PC 7424XP and 6.5" LCC White pad. Then the Black Wax applied with a PC 7424XP on a 6.5" LCC Black pad.

Here is what she looks like now. I will take some better shots tomorrow.


http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/64/56/16184665_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/64/36/16184663_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/64/46/16184664_large.jpg

The pics really do not do it justice. It looks deep and wet. It darkened the finish quite a bit. I don't care if it has fillers or not I am happy with the finish and it is better than what I got before.

[vet]

That looks good! I might have to check this stuff out.

[dcjredline]

I cant look past the STS-V!! Hadnt seen one of them and I think I like it more than the CTS-V nice car man

[BlackHawk]

Ahhhh brown tires! Haha jk man great job :D black wax is definetaly a great wax on black, that shine just pulls you in!

[mchess1]

Ouch - looks like sandpaper was used to dry the car.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/74/07/16184770_large.jpg

Nice job

[G35]

Car looks great. Since this is also a light polish/ cleaner wax would it be pointless to use a glaze or sealant under the Black Wax??

[Corey@OptimalDetailing]

Nice! My next daily driver will definitely be an STS-V. Then I can turn my CTS-V into my project/stroker car.

[KillaCam]

Great job. Got any close up after shots?

[Marc08EX]

Looking good! I have to give Black wax a shot.

Maintaining a black car here in AZ is a full time job.

[goodinblack]

car looks great. Since this is also a light polish/ cleaner wax would it be pointless to use a glaze or sealant under the black wax??

x2 ^^^^ ????

[PGA2B]

I cant look past the STS-V!! Hadnt seen one of them and I think I like it more than the CTS-V nice car man

Thanks. There were only around 2500 ever made. It has a 4.4L Northstar Supercharged V8. I have made a "few" upgrades and she makes 459rwhp.


Ouch - looks like sandpaper was used to dry the car.

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/74/07/16184770_large.jpg



Nice job

Automatic Car Wash........


Car looks great. Since this is also a light polish/ cleaner wax would it be pointless to use a glaze or sealant under the Black Wax??

Sent a PM to Mike @ Meguiars so I will update.


Great job. Got any close up after shots?

Gonna take some shots today.

[PGA2B]

Great job. Got any close up after shots?

Here you go KillaCam

First I wanna give a shout out to my neighbor for using his "DUST BLOWER" to clean his sidewalk as I was taking pics and then come over to talk about the car!!

I love how you can SEE the crap he blew on the driveway in the reflection in my bottom bumper!! You'll also notice the appearance mod in my bumper corner a little old lady gave me at Wal-Mart!!
http://carphotos3.cardomain.com/images/0016/15/30/16185103_large.jpg

You can see the dust on the paint in the pics. That is actually dust particles and not defects. Funny it did't LOOK that dirty in person.......
http://carphotos2.cardomain.com/images/0016/15/20/16185102_large.jpg
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0016/15/10/16185101_large.jpg

Damn it's hard to keep a Black car clean in the Desert!!

[KillaCam]

That looks great! Especially for just using 205 then the black wax. Lots of gloss.

[PGA2B]

Car looks great. Since this is also a light polish/ cleaner wax would it be pointless to use a glaze or sealant under the Black Wax??

Update: Heard from Mike at Meguiars and he said nothing else needs to be applied. he said I should get 2-3 months out of the wax job since I am in such as extreme climate.

[sproketser]

These Spec V Caddies are killerz mate !