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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 04:42 PM
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C43 black paint.

I just bought a brand new c43 black. Anyone know what to do for the paint? What priduct to use to make it really clean and not make mark on the paint? Thanks.. im new to car
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 05:12 PM
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Car Soap and water are good.!!! And don't let your motherinlaw near it.. mine always scratches my paint when she walks by cause she's fat and rubs against the quarter panels with her keys in her pockets.. I can't stand that woman!!
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 06:26 PM
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If you can do it get the xpel ultimate wrap. It makes managing the black paint so much easier and eliminates any chance of scratches, fading, or even swirl marks...
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Old Jun 17, 2017 | 11:04 PM
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Suntek film and/or Ceramic pro coating.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Gungaslow

And don't let your motherinlaw near it.. mine always scratches my paint when she walks by cause she's fat and rubs against the quarter panels with her keys in her pockets.. I can't stand that woman!!
I thought you said your mother-in-law died, and her W204 became your backup vehicle...
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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Just make sure to wash it in cloudy weather or early morning, late evening when the sun isn't shining on it (that really goes for all car colors, but especially black). Otherwise it will spot within minutes and will look like a really ****ty wash job.
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Old Jun 18, 2017 | 11:40 PM
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Just make sure to wash it in cloudy weather or early morning, late evening when the sun isn't shining on it (that really goes for all car colors, but especially black). Otherwise it will spot within minutes and will look like a really ****ty wash job.
Or use treated water...
Personally, I use the two bucket method, with Optima no rinse wash and do the whole thing in the garage, sans the wheels which are done with light water and a hose....
No spots ever.
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Old Jun 19, 2017 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by DVision44
If you can do it get the xpel ultimate wrap. It makes managing the black paint so much easier and eliminates any chance of scratches, fading, or even swirl marks...


I second this. Spend the money and you will never have to worry about swirls or spider web effect on your paint. The paint is crap as it is with lots of orange peel, but still. wrap is the way to go.


I did Xpel Ultimate on my Z06 and CQuartz Finest coating. It looks incredible.
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Black paint? Trade her in for a white one.
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Black paint? Trade her in for a white one.
+1 White is the way to go. So easy to maintain.
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