My first black car....

kame_sanjo · 08-27-2007, 01:03 AM

Well freakin less than 2 hours after i got the car it rained on it! So living in the desert with slightly dusty winds, i have cheetah spots on the paint. Whats a good way to clean it by hand? I hear just washing it straight (without treatment) will do some kind of finish damage to the paint.

the750 · 08-27-2007, 08:08 AM

use brillo pads

ganymede · 08-27-2007, 08:33 AM

The PC term for a Black Car is "African American" Car. Get with the times man.

BTW, the Zaino products are AWESOME. Spend a day getting the old wax stripped off and at least 3 layers of their polish on there and you can just hose her off for a couple months and add layers after washing with their cleaner. You won't believe the results, esp on black... mirror like the more layers you go.

kame_sanjo · 08-27-2007, 06:19 PM

Yea, we just had a crazy monsoone-type storm over here today and my new car is dirty now =\. Not to mention i got rear ended too... i think god doesnt want me to own this car.

I see these water spots that dont look like water spots, i think the dealership had some kind of wax on the car cuz you cant even wipe these off and they look dug in.

InLU · 08-27-2007, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kame_sanjo

Well freakin less than 2 hours after i got the car it rained on it! So living in the desert with slightly dusty winds, i have cheetah spots on the paint. Whats a good way to clean it by hand? I hear just washing it straight (without treatment) will do some kind of finish damage to the paint.

Just use any type car washing soap and you will be fine.

NJG35 · 08-27-2007, 09:23 PM

Rear ended? Holy shit

how???

kame_sanjo · 08-27-2007, 10:33 PM

some lady wasnt payin attention behind me when the light turned green and i stalled, turned the car back on and she hit meh. =\

NJG35 · 08-28-2007, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kame_sanjo

some lady wasnt payin attention behind me when the light turned green and i stalled, turned the car back on and she hit meh. =\

Damn that's pretty gay ... I'll be pissed!!!

kame_sanjo · 08-28-2007, 10:43 AM

Well the car got washed but there are these rolling water-shaped spots are like carved into the paint.....

god does not want me to have this car!

dRanT22 · 08-28-2007, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kame_sanjo

Well the car got washed but there are these rolling water-shaped spots are like carved into the paint.....

god does not want me to have this car!

all ur G37's r belong to me...

Thats really bad, how can the water spots be so bad that they are stuck in the car...I mean tree sap I can see, which I f****n hate

Go with Zaino though, I will get a few pics up, I put two layers of Z-2 on my car and a layer of Z-6, car shines like a mofo. It is beautiful I must say.

**Gilley** · 08-28-2007, 10:22 PM

It sounds like you have hard water etching. A 50/50 solution of vinegar and water may help, but you may require the services of a professional detailer.

Blk Rob · 08-29-2007, 01:56 AM

Same thing happened to me though from my sister's sprinklers. Went out of town and she didn't bother moving it. I even left her my car cover. I should've just put it on myself. So, I ended up getting a pro to detail it after claybar and cleaner didn't get it all. Pro is one of my brother-in-laws so it didn't cost much (12-pack). Good luck though!

redg24 · 08-29-2007, 07:54 AM

sprinklers are the worst shits... i guess the water is all metallic from the pipes and when it touches the car its disgusting

**Gilley** · 08-29-2007, 10:21 AM

Florida water has a lot of minerals dissolved in it, as well as stuff like chlorine. When the water evaporates, the minerals are left behind.

redg24 · 08-29-2007, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilley

Florida water has a lot of minerals dissolved in it, as well as stuff like chlorine. When the water evaporates, the minerals are left behind.

very true!!!... i hate that shit about south FL...