Hi guys, just got a mazda in addition to the commodore but this mazda is black. The paint has a lot of swirls and a few mini scratches all over it. It also looks like there are water marks imbedded in the clear coat!!
Basically...i like my cars looking schmico and sweet so want to spend a day or two cleaning it up getting back to its best.
Questions:
1. How would i get rid of the water marks in the clear coat?I was thinking meguairs fine cut and applying it by hand as i don't have a rotary buffer...or do you recomend buying one?I know this product doesnt leave that gloss finish i am looking for..so what product should i use after to get this?
2. Should i use a clay bar?And how often do i use a clay bar when cleaning a car?And should i use a mist spray when using clay bar or another form of lube
3. I normally use the armorall heavy duty wash but from what i hear armorall not the best products...what do you recommend instead?
Now for the process and products i intend on using. If there are any better products or order of process or anything you feel like adding in please feel free to do so.
PROCESS
1. Armorall Heavy Duty Wash
2. Clay Bar
3. Meguairs Fine Cut Polish (Or another cutting compound that is better/possible to be used to get rid of swirl marks and water marks in clear coat/ and remove scratches)
4. Super Resin Polish (To get that Gloss Finish)
5. A Turtle Wax/Carnuaba Wax/or Dodo Juice Blue velvet (a hard protective wax)
6. Speciality Brands Black WOW
7. Recommended wheel/alloy cleaner - will be getting wheel powdercoated black. painted black - so a product that can be used with both..
Then Interior
8.. 303 Products Aerospace Protectant, 16oz for the vinyl/plastic trim (or anythign better/ to use)
9. Then any recommended leather treatments to clean the leather then condition then a product to protect leather.
Thanks guys. Any changes or extra recommendations on how to achieve the best look would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve
for the rain stains you need a professional cut n polish with a buff, trying to get rid of those by hand will just make your car look worse because its black, id take it to a detailer and then after that you can look after it your self by doin the usual wax n polish what ever you do, ... it took me 3 hours just to do the roof bonet and bootlid on my vs and i use a buff nearly 2 hours or more every day at work. and you can also get rid of the rain stains on windows with the buff aswell.