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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Yeah I just dont have the time now since I work night shift. Money isnt an issue either.
To minimize swirls you'll need to do the following.

Wash wheels first
Use a foam gun I have this one https://www.detailedimage.com/Gilmou...allon-Tank-S1/
Followed up with a two bucket method working from top to bottom
Rinse car off thoroughly and use flooding method to minimize water left over
Then dry car off with a leaf blower

Definitely keep wipedowns to a minimum and the less contact with paint the better
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 12:46 AM
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thanks^^
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 01:50 AM
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You're welcome. I've owned a black car before, never again. Well unless it's metallic then maybe lol.
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 01:51 AM
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Detailed image usually has good prices and sales. Or Autogeek.
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Old Jul 25, 2014 | 07:09 PM
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Cool. Well heres how it looks now. Swirl marks are almost gone lol. Looks good for a black car right?





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Old Jul 26, 2014 | 02:46 AM
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Yes it does. Need some sun shots. If you need help figuring out what to buy to reduce swirls PM me and I'll link all the stuff I bought that I wash my cars with.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Not sure what they used. Is it okay to dry the car with a towel or cloth? Or does that leave marks too? If I dont it leaves water spots lol
Invest in some waffle weave drying towels. Also don't go scrubbing while drying. That will induce swirls. A detail spray makes for a nice drying aid as well. Simply sheet the water off with low pressure and spray each panel as you dry. Two towels work great for this. Then you can follow up with a final wipedown with a quality microfiber towel and detail spray or spray wax.
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Old Jul 27, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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Yea I like the Cobra Guzzler waffle weave. Fold four times, buy two of them. That's what I did before buying my leaf blower
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Old Jul 28, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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how often are you guys washing black cars? Or any car in general. I heard theres such thing as too much.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 01:46 AM
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Only problem with the blower, I would think, would be blowing dirt up from the ground when you go to dry the panels, bumpers ect.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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I've never had that issue but then again I make sure my area is clean and I always keep it pointed at body panels.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 08:00 PM
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black is tough, i wash mine once a week, it stays clean for one day. if i dont drive it.
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Old Aug 16, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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Got the bucket at the cobra weave. How do I clean the Cobra towel?
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Old Aug 26, 2014 | 06:49 PM
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MikeWS6, your car looks good. I also have a black car. I use chemical guys microfiber wash cleaning detergent for cleaning my towels. I watched a lot of Junkman 2000 videos on you tube for detailing tips besides the ton of info on this site.
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