Keeping a black Stang clean
11-24-2006, 02:10 AM
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Keeping a black Stang clean
I'm sure all of you guys that drive black cars have the same headache as me - the damn thing won't stay clean. Wash it, clearcoat it, drive it ten miles down the highway and it's covered in dirt again. It drives me absolutely nuts and I was wondering if anyone has found a good way to deal with this besides constant washing. Is there some brand of wax or clearcoat I can get that will keep my car shining for at least a FEW days?
11-24-2006, 02:15 AM
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RE: Keeping a black Stang clean
I had a black Bronco II. I could tell when the flowers were pollinating cause the top surfaces would be yellow a few hours after wahsing. Ill never own a black vehicle again. EVERY thing showes.
11-24-2006, 02:37 AM
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RE: Keeping a black Stang clean
California Duster, like previously stated...plus some quick detail spray and a good microfiber rag...equals just a tiny bit of relief. My car is trueblue...the very next worst color to stay clean than black. I'm usually in the carwash 2 days a week, an hour and a half a shot. Plus, I always watch the weather forcast prior to going, and hope that its not supposed to rain for 2 or more days before I wash it. I need a garage. 
11-24-2006, 03:40 AM
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RE: Keeping a black Stang clean
ORIGINAL: Azure
I'm sure all of you guys that drive black cars have the same headache as me - the damn thing won't stay clean. Wash it, clearcoat it, drive it ten miles down the highway and it's covered in dirt again. It drives me absolutely nuts and I was wondering if anyone has found a good way to deal with this besides constant washing. Is there some brand of wax or clearcoat I can get that will keep my car shining for at least a FEW days?
I'm sure all of you guys that drive black cars have the same headache as me - the damn thing won't stay clean. Wash it, clearcoat it, drive it ten miles down the highway and it's covered in dirt again. It drives me absolutely nuts and I was wondering if anyone has found a good way to deal with this besides constant washing. Is there some brand of wax or clearcoat I can get that will keep my car shining for at least a FEW days?
The best stuff I have found is Turtle Wax Ice.
It goes on easy and lasts a long time.
Use the detailing stuff for touch ups.
Once you wax the car, a quick rinse with the hose every couple of days will keep it looking fine because
nothing seems to stick to this stuff once it's on the car.
BTW, I also have the problem with those yellow pollen things from the trees.
PITA.... But if the car is waxed good, they just slip right off when you start driving.
11-24-2006, 03:52 AM
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RE: Keeping a black Stang clean
ORIGINAL: Crazyfast50stang
jeebs Im looking for a car right now and the color I want is black.... i might rethink it .
jeebs Im looking for a car right now and the color I want is black.... i might rethink it .
11-24-2006, 04:00 AM
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RE: Keeping a black Stang clean
i have a midnight blue stang and its hard to keep clean but i will keep a california duster in the trunk and then the mircofiber towels and some of that detailing spray it will keep it good for a while but i also keep it inside. Also i wax it about once a month and hand wash it with eagle 1 wet so it wont remove the wax like some carwashes