Turtle wax black box
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 168
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From: Hornsby, TN
For getting swirls out, I have found ------NUTHIN!!!! I have used it all, at times thought "WOW" until the sun hits it. Want to know if you got all the swirls and blems out of your black ride, turn out the lights in your shop/garage, take a flashlight and shine on her - in my case YUCK. But, from 3 feet or 30 mph, it is a beautiful thing to behold.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 577
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From: South Central Pa.
Black Box has fillers that fill those swirl marks. It will look great for a while but the fillers will eventually wash out and the swirls will be back.
This past summer I bought a Griot's Garage Dual Action Orbital Polisher and used it with a mild polish. Swirls gone and VERY easy to do.
This past summer I bought a Griot's Garage Dual Action Orbital Polisher and used it with a mild polish. Swirls gone and VERY easy to do.
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Johnstown, PA
Your best bet on black is polishing compound and a high speed buffer. I prefer 3M's fine cut, (walmart sells it near the paint an body supplies) I have not found anything that works as well. Top it off with a good quality carnuba wax and your bike will look like new. I like mcguires cleaner (paste) wax in a can.
There is no magic formula that you can wipe on and off that will get you the same results as a goo polishing compound that is applied correctly.
Harley paint is top notch, and seems to be easily rejuvenated.
There is no magic formula that you can wipe on and off that will get you the same results as a goo polishing compound that is applied correctly.
Harley paint is top notch, and seems to be easily rejuvenated.
Last edited by steelerdude1; Oct 24, 2013 at 06:26 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porter-Cable...item5d44c5125e
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,166
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From: Michigan
I have black
Not trying to change the subject..but one of the things on the winter list is to super shine the black King this winter. I know nothing about being a detailer.
Could you suggest a process to do it...like what to do first what second ect...I will need to buy a buffer so would need recommendations for that also. I have tried swirl remover but didn't see much change ..maybe I didn't use enough or long enough with elbow power.
thanks
Hap
Could you suggest a process to do it...like what to do first what second ect...I will need to buy a buffer so would need recommendations for that also. I have tried swirl remover but didn't see much change ..maybe I didn't use enough or long enough with elbow power.
thanks
Hap
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Joined: Aug 2008
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Not trying to change the subject..but one of the things on the winter list is to super shine the black King this winter. I know nothing about being a detailer.
Could you suggest a process to do it...like what to do first what second ect...I will need to buy a buffer so would need recommendations for that also. I have tried swirl remover but didn't see much change ..maybe I didn't use enough or long enough with elbow power.
thanks
Hap
Could you suggest a process to do it...like what to do first what second ect...I will need to buy a buffer so would need recommendations for that also. I have tried swirl remover but didn't see much change ..maybe I didn't use enough or long enough with elbow power.
thanks
Hap
I don't like the clay bar, too aggressive. If you have any really deep scratches, 3000 grit paper and some soapy water will remove them with a little work, and then start the process from the beginning.
Road Master
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 867
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From: Brentwood, TN
There are numerous paint detailing sites on the net with products, tools, videos and guides. A couple I've visited are ChemicalGuys and AutoGeek. That said I'm still doing things by hand with auto store products. I've seen the Porter Cable mentioned above recommended frequently but good dual action buffers are not cheap.
http://www.autogeek.net/
http://www.autogeek.net/
Last edited by TNCarters; Oct 24, 2013 at 08:30 AM.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Meguiars Black Wax.
As stated above, hit it with compound first (if you feel like specs of sand are in your paint, use a claybar and a lot of water first).
and if you wax it with an orbital, find you a piece of foam that looks like an egg crate to do it with. Go to Autozone or such to find it.