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02-24-2009, 06:04 AM | #1 |
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So is it just me or is black a major scratch magnet?
Just curious if anyone else with black noticed minor phantom scratches appear every now and then.
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02-24-2009, 07:31 AM | #2 |
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Black has always been a tough color to maintain on cars; but it looks so cool when it's clean and shiny!
But prepare yourself for the worse! I have... Cheers! M2 |
02-24-2009, 08:19 AM | #3 |
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Yeah. When I got my windows tinted, i got one of those nifty clear bras put on the front. Not gonna lie, you cant see it at all. I have to point it out to people before they notice it, even when they are right next to my car. That will help with the front.
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02-24-2009, 04:57 PM | #4 |
White is worse than black when it comes to showing dirt.
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02-24-2009, 05:23 PM | #5 |
it's been a while
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not just you lol
i've gotten used to it i hate washing my car because i always find new scratches :( |
02-24-2009, 05:54 PM | #6 |
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Black is the worse, yes. But like everyone else agrees, its very sexy when clean. Luckily, there are some affordable polishes that will fix almost any scratch.
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02-25-2009, 05:46 PM | #7 |
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Invest in a Porter Cable 7336SP Orbital, some pads, Menzerna polish and some wax.
Black can be tamed. |
02-25-2009, 07:05 PM | #8 |
The thing about black is it looks one of the best when its clean. But gets dirty easy and scratches easily. For every pro theres usually a con.
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02-25-2009, 07:14 PM | #9 |
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Nautical Blue Metallic is also prone to tiny, but visible scratches. I adore the colour but it is difficult to keep pristine.
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02-26-2009, 01:08 AM | #10 |
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Will look in to it. Thanks.
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02-26-2009, 07:26 PM | #11 |
02-26-2009, 08:01 PM | #12 |
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Yeah, but that's more like filler wax. Wash the car a few times again and the scratches will be back. Hand polishing can never build the heat and friction a machine and it's accessories can to truly "correct" paint. When you are correcting and polishing paint, you are removing and blending clearcoat on an ultra-fine level (it never really hurts the car).
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02-27-2009, 01:59 PM | #13 |
Can't go wrong with black, but have to face that people like to key them too... happened to my cuzzin's ride
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02-27-2009, 05:54 PM | #14 |
It's a machine and as such I expect it to get dings dents and scratches.
Personally, I don't get too excited about machine wear.
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02-27-2009, 09:16 PM | #15 |
Black is my fav colour. Or um, the absence of colour I suppose.
I have an Ingersoll Rand polisher. I went through a few electrics which did the job but the air polisher gives me the torque I need, especially when cleaning up rims. I notice scratches more on metallic paints than I do on standard gloss. Most scratches can be buffed out in no time. Every spring and fall I give my vehicles the full Mothers treatment - hand wash; clay bar treatment; 3 step wax system. I only wax fixed windows (not including windshield) for safety. It takes the near part of a day to do the job correctly along with a full interior detail but the end result is excellent and if you keep up with the regular cleanings and waxing it can aid in resale value when the time comes. |
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03-11-2009, 02:19 AM | #16 |
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This is the reason I went from a white civic, to a black civic, and now to a white Yaris. lol I will never own a black car ever again no matter how beautiful it looks. Just is way too hard to keep clean & looking great.
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03-12-2009, 08:58 PM | #17 |
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03-17-2009, 12:55 PM | #18 |
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I'm so frustrated because my Blk Yaris have alot of scratches. I'm thinking to paint of a different color, like charcoal grey.
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