Black Cars
02-15-2005, 12:42 AM
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Black Cars
I know this isnt 05 specific but I figure that most members look in here anyways.I have never owned a black car,but I fell in love with the 05 in black,it is very sexy! I was wondering how often do all of you black car owners have to wash and care for your cars?My stang will be my daily driver,so I dont want to wash is every 2 days.Is black that bad?Also I live in whats called the "Red Desert",southern Utah.I guessing I shouldent go with black.....but I thought I would ask how high maintence they really are.
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02-15-2005, 01:30 AM
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RE: Black Cars
I can speak for me..mine is my daily driver to and from work. It replaced my 8 year old, 113,000mi Ford Taurus. I figure I'll drive this one at least as long - probably not as many miles though as it won't serve a stint as the family car as the Taurus did and my commute is alot shorter than it used to be. Myself, I wash it on the weekend if the weather is nice. I haven't had it long enough that its needed a wax - still beads up nicely from the factory shine.
Maybe someday the new will wear off and I won't wash it weekly, hell I don't even remember the last time I had washed the Taurus - usually let Mother Nature handle that
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Maybe someday the new will wear off and I won't wash it weekly, hell I don't even remember the last time I had washed the Taurus - usually let Mother Nature handle that
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02-15-2005, 09:09 AM
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RE: Black Cars
Every time I get a black car I Say that's the last black car I'll get. Damn, they look so good that I can't stay away. It's a pain in the @ss to keep them clean. I wash mine every weekend but there are times I have to do it in the middle of the week because I can't stand it when it gets dirty. Also every little scratch will stand out in a black car. My suggestion is to get another color if you don't like to be cleaning the car very often. Silver will be a nice color to get.
02-15-2005, 10:10 AM
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RE: Black Cars
When I get the '05, it will be second black car. Black looks great, but everyone is right they are a pain to keep it clean. I live in Central Florida, about 3 blocks from the ocean, so as soon as the car is clean, salt is all over it. Right now I have a silver Mustang, and I have to say that the dirt never seems to show on it. I personally loving getting outside on the weekend, and cleaning my car. My 5 year old nephew even likes to help, especially when I let him use the hose. Basically if you don't want to clean it a lot do not get the black.
02-15-2005, 04:03 PM
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RE: Black Cars
yea i have a black mustang...omg its a pain to keep clean. even if it doesnt rain or snow for a week, u can still see dust particles. but from far away, stilllooks good. i love black (maybe its cuz i am black.
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02-15-2005, 05:39 PM
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RE: Black Cars
Being in southern utah, you are in a dust bowl. One thing that will really help you to keep your car clean is a car duster. If you use the duster between washings it will keep dust from accumulating on it, and it will help a lot. I live in Boise, and my 01 Saleen is true blue, so I am in the same boat as you. Another thing you can use between washings is some instant detailer. I use Meguires Quik Detail, and it is fabulous for in between washes. As a matter of fact, if you use this stuff twice a week, you won't need to wash your car as often.
02-15-2005, 09:33 PM
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RE: Black Cars
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Being in southern utah, you are in a dust bowl. One thing that will really help you to keep your car clean is a car duster. If you use the duster between washings it will keep dust from accumulating on it, and it will help a lot. I live in Boise, and my 01 Saleen is true blue, so I am in the same boat as you. Another thing you can use between washings is some instant detailer. I use Meguires Quik Detail, and it is fabulous for in between washes. As a matter of fact, if you use this stuff twice a week, you won't need to wash your car as often.
Being in southern utah, you are in a dust bowl. One thing that will really help you to keep your car clean is a car duster. If you use the duster between washings it will keep dust from accumulating on it, and it will help a lot. I live in Boise, and my 01 Saleen is true blue, so I am in the same boat as you. Another thing you can use between washings is some instant detailer. I use Meguires Quik Detail, and it is fabulous for in between washes. As a matter of fact, if you use this stuff twice a week, you won't need to wash your car as often.
Whats a good trusted car duster ? Do they really work well? I LOVE the Quick Detail,its what I used on all of my show cars! Meguires just plain kicks ***! I really want the black,and I dont really have a problem washing it all the time,I just cant make up my mind between the Legend Lime or Black!
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02-15-2005, 09:46 PM
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RE: Black Cars
Whats a good trusted car duster ? Do they really work well? I LOVE the Quick Detail,its what I used on all of my show cars! Meguires just plain kicks ***! I really want the black,and I dont really have a problem washing it all the time,I just cant make up my mind between the Legend Lime or Black!
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