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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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www.glare.com check this stuff out. I saw a black hot rod at a car show and the owner was using their products. He said he was retired from the autobody profession and had found this to be the best line of products he had used. His car looked great but I've not used it myself. maybe some others here can give some first hand feedback
 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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I have always used Zaino products on all my vehicles. They have a formula specifically for swirls. I have yet to find anything that has worked better for swirls for me. There are a ton of products out there that work well. Just providing my .02.

My 99 WS6 TransAm was the poster child for Zaino a few years back when I lived in DC and was friends with Sal Zaino.

Here is the ad with my car. God how I miss that car!

 
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 10:28 PM
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Proper application/removal and proper materials being used for this are the key. I detailed cars for many years. I was a perfectionist about it and many dealers would bring their stuff to our dealership to be done. Terrycloth is about the worst to use. Microfiber is the best as long as you use clean towels and not let them get dirty.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 05:56 AM
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Besides all the tips above, never apply wax with a dry applicator. Moistening the applicator will go a long way in preventing swirl marks.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Stang951
From a layman standpoint you are correct! However from an artists standpoint you are wrong. By definition black is all colors together and white is the absence of color, while red, blue and yellow are the base colors that all other colors are derived from.
Woot, woot. Finally someone understands.

Far as paint is concerned I sorta do airbrushing. If I mix all my colors together it saves me from having to buy black. But too much hassle. Easier to buy it.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Stang951
From a layman standpoint you are correct! However from an artists standpoint you are wrong. By definition black is all colors together and white is the absence of color, while red, blue and yellow are the base colors that all other colors are derived from.
Thank you!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Mequiars ultimate compound, sold at wally. Followed by Mequiars tech wax.
Showroom finish. Straight line apply compounds and wax.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:30 PM
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I have seen the Turtle Wax "Black Box" but all the steps seem like a pain to me.... Has anyone tried the Turtle Wax Black Color Magic wax? Results?
 
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Originally Posted by JUICEDSS
I have always used Zaino products on all my vehicles. They have a formula specifically for swirls. I have yet to find anything that has worked better for swirls for me. There are a ton of products out there that work well. Just providing my .02.

My 99 WS6 TransAm was the poster child for Zaino a few years back when I lived in DC and was friends with Sal Zaino.

Here is the ad with my car. God how I miss that car!

The photo below that was used in the above poster is what sold me on Zaino, can't beat a finish that shines as good as glass. I've been using it on all my vehicles for the past ten years, first started using it on my WS6 Formula (photo below) after reading a lot of good reviews on some automotive forums. http://www.zainostore.com/











Here's a couple more black cars from Zaino's website:










Just wanted to say thanks and show you how your products changed our car (the paint is 17 years old).




 

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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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I use turtle wax black box with very good results, this is the best wax I have used on black paint. You don't have to use the cleaner every time you wax your bike.
 
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