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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 08:12 PM
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I'm planning on waxing my BLACK mustang when the weather lets me. Anyone have any tips on doing so?

Also, I have a small tick that I hear only when i open it up. Sounds like an exhaust leak what do you guys think?

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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Well as for your waxing, my advise is to be super careful with what you use as an applicator. As you know, black shows every single scratch you have.

I'm a detailer, and personally I don't like wax.....I guess I should say I don't like wax that has a silicone additive. But if I were you, I would get a Blue tack cloth, and a polishing cloth to do this waxing.

It's abit more work, but you might want to try polishing your car with a compound/glaze combo. Would still make your car shine, and will get rid of your small scratches to boot.

Just an opinion.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:24 PM
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My uncle owns a detailing business and he recommended Mcguires Step 3 polish. I use it now on my black stang and it works wonders.. I HIGHLY recomend it. Make sure not to get the was in any cracks, don't wait to long to take it off... make sure its all dry.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:41 PM
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There is nothing...and I mean nothing better than Zaino!
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:06 PM
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Yea I know black is gonna be tough, I'm alittle scared of gettting into the project but my car needs it bad.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 11:58 PM
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I washed and waxed yesterday I shoulda taken a picture.. looked bitchin. (94cobra with 98 hood and taillights, black)
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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How long did it take you?
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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I had a buddy helping and tool about 20 minutes. So 40 give or take... thats just wax. Took an hour or hour and a half for wash and wax. But I take my time...
Old Mar 3, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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if you want it right used a clay bar then wax
went i bought my 89 new I put 19 coats of liqud glass took the weekend water didn't even bead it just ran off...with my black truck I use a zip wax while drying and wax once a month
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