Black car owners!

[ironsurvivor]

Do you guys polish twice a year? Thats what I like to stick to is m205 on a white pad. I for sure have to have it once and maybe twice. What do you other fellow black car owners detail schedule look like per year?


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[Billand]

My wife's car is tuxedo black ford the paint is soft so I can also get away with m205 on a white pad. I polish after the winter months and just let it go the whole year it's a dd. my car not black gets polished maybe twice a year in spots I am a lot more careful with it then she is with her car and mine does a lot of local shows so I have to keep it clean

[swanicyouth]

Usually 3 times a year. But I'm using an ultra fine polish, not M205.

[ironsurvivor]

Mines a black 2013 mustang and yes paint is so soft! What ultra fine polish are you using?


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[swanicyouth]

Mines a black 2013 mustang and yes paint is so soft! What ultra fine polish are you using?


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Rupes, SF 4500, or Optimum.

[HateSwirls]

Rupes, SF 4500, or Optimum.

I will order the Optimum being I see you recommend it to me and now here:)
You told me it has a long work time.
I will order they're least aggressive polish.
How much does they're fine polish cut?
Reason I ask is to have something on hand for my soft paint

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[AeroCleanse]

I do it based on paint condition not a specific time frame

[281]

Do you guys polish twice a year? Thats what I like to stick to is m205 on a white pad. I for sure have to have it once and maybe twice. What do you other fellow black car owners detail schedule look like per year?


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It use to be twice a year, once before winter then end of spring. I have PBL coating, sealant & BF BlackICE on my 06 Mustang now, hopefully that eliminates the need to polish. Im in California so weather isn't bad, spoiled actually...

[ironsurvivor]

I've heavily thought about doing a coating for my spring detail just to mitigate having to take more clear off. It seems intimidating. If I did say opticoat 2.0 how long does that last really? Does the coating get swirls like a clear coat? Are there any signs showing that the coating is wearing off?


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[FUNX650]

If I remember correctly:

I haven't polished the '98 p/u since ~2006.
It's a little bit overdue.
Been buying-up all of the M07 that I can afford, and get my hands on.

Spring is only a couple of months away. Maybe then. :dunno:

Bob

[281]

I've heavily thought about doing a coating for my spring detail just to mitigate having to take more clear off. It seems intimidating. If I did say opticoat 2.0 how long does that last really? Does the coating get swirls like a clear coat? Are there any signs showing that the coating is wearing off?


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I can't speak for OC but so far I like PBL. Easy application and love the fact I can layer sealant and wax over the top. I'll only get swirls if I put swirls in the paint myself. I applied over Thanksgivng and water continues to bead n sheet the same...OC is known for its durability

[Jrocket]

I say give the New PBL Coatings a go.

EIther the Diamond Surface Coating or the Individual Coatings. I personally went withe Surface Coating to Coat everything.

However on a Black Car I may go for the Paint Coating!!


and now they have the Coating Booster ( think spray wax for coatings) to still have some involvement in your car and to keep that ( Just coated look)



Let us know what you go w/ OP :xyxthumbs:

[ironsurvivor]

Cool! I'll look into the pbl then. Sounds pretty cool. I've been worrying a lot here lately about polishing twice a year with a finish polish. I just don't know how long my paint will last if I keep doing that


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[281]

Coating does help tremendously, especially black! I'm positive you'll be satisfied with the results...

[ironsurvivor]

So I'm guessing id go ahead and clay and polish to get the paint where I want it then follow with an IPA wipe down and then applying coating? I'm guessing there's a curing time for that before you can wax over it correct?


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