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keendean:
Right, I own a black (diamond black pearl) five door, which used to be detailed before I owned it, I then took it to the local guys, who seemed on the surface to do a good job.
But after a closer look, I can see swirl marks etc :(
So from meeting a local VW nut, who has got me all excited about my car, and reading this forum, I've been shopping. I have limited time as everyone with a young son, who likes to help, so won't always have the luxury of a 8hr detail.  But, I've taken a half day off this Friday, and have been shopping.

I'm not too clear on the exact order, or if I need anything else. I have very hard water, the last time I washed esp with the heat, it was a nightmare to keep water spots marking, and involved continual wash down, and dry off. I read about about a few detailing sprays, that diluted help with hard water, advice?

I've bought in no particular order

Pressure washer (nitstek or silmilar  :laugh:)
Megs gold Class
Megs drying towel + more microfibres
Lambs wool wash mit + two buckets
AG Quick Glass
DJ fantastic Buff towel
DJ Born Slippy Lube
Bilt Hamber Autoclay Soft
Poorboys nattys paste (blue)
PB Black hole shine


I think that's it, it’s been pricey, so would like to see some half decent results.


From the above, I'm presuming-

Wash off
Wash top to bottom, two bucket method
Wash off (try and avoid water marks)
Dry using Meg cloth
Clay bar and Lube
Wash off and dry
PB Black hole shine
PB Wax and buff by hand.
Also have AG SRP and some AG tar remover *been hanging around, does this expire?


I know it's not going to cover all the marks, and it’s highlighted to me, since paying closer attention, that there are scratches, small dents, I never even noticed.
I love black cars, and I love my new RZ wheels, but it’s such a b***ch to keep clean. Hope this lark becomes easier.

Any advice, criticism appreciated  :happy2:

I got an OK method from just a two bucket method and a dry, but it needs some polish
 :smiley:

maxload:
I have a black pearl car and your right , unless you keep on top of it can be an a$$hole to keep clean. You have chosen some very similar products to what I use like poorboys black hole and natty wax.

To me the method you have described looks very good however before using the blackhole I would give it a coat of SRP first. I also give my car 2 to 3 coats of natty wax as its very easy to apply and remove and will also give your car a lovely wet look....

Good luck  :happy2:

keendean:

Think its going to be a long day, but would love that wet look  :happy2:

SRP before black hole, I reckon it may be dark by the time I finish.  So after clay bar, wash, SRP, black hole, wax , wax :)

maxload:
If you put the hard work in now , then in the future it will be far easier to maintain. With plenty of wax next time you wash it all you'll have to do is use a detail spray and it will come up like new again  :wink:

andrewparker:
I wouldn't be too concerned about drying between washing and claying. I'd also be tempted to put the time in polishing with SRP before applying the Black Hole (if it was one or the other I'd go with the polish).

Last time I did what you're describing it was pretty much a day and a half.

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