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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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Best thing to clean black so you don't scratch and
to get out fine scratches.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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A FEW good coats of a GOOD Wax to start with.. Micro Fiber cloths and mlld dish soap has always worked well. And More WAX.&nbsp\\; I triied Turtle Wax ICE and it works GREAT
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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+1 on the wax.&nbsp\\; I wax mine after every wash, usually once a month minimum.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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ANYTHING MAGUIRES MAKES !!
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TRY&nbsp\\; ASTRO SHIELD&nbsp\\; FOR&nbsp\\; SRATCHES.. GREAT&nbsp\\; POLISH
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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I've used Astroshield for years. Great stuff!
Try this after the Astroshield. http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-in...r-wax-845.html
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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I use Pinnacle Products, also from Autogeek.com
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Autoglym
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:55 PM
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ICE by turtle wax
 
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Kit Scratch remover or Meguirs polish first which both are a very very mild abrasive that will take swirl marks and prep the surface for waxing. I then follow up with Liquid Glass and it is an amazing finish that seals the paint.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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I have a buddy that uses black Magic and he swears by it....
 
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