Black roof cleaning tips

[kenny.c]

Hi guys....

Ive never had to look after black paintwork before so im looking for some top tips please....For the past few years ive had 2 white cars which seem pretty easy to keep looking good using claybar - Poorboys White Diamond - Good quality wax and Dodo Juice red mist.....

So can someone point me in the right direction as if it ever stops raining its going to need a clean...

Thanx
Ken

[BeefMasta]

CliveP is the man you need. Send him a PM, I'm sure he'll be able to help

[kenny.c]

Thanx

[WTF]

I think the key I have found it to dry it thoroughly to prevent any water marks.

I use Megs Gold Class shampoo, dry and then use a wax. I like Zymol or one of the ones here:



Probably miss some vital stages in the eyes of car detailing, but gets results I am happy with.

[Stevo260]

Looks good to me WTF lol

[kenny.c]

Looks good to me aswell......you must be doing something right....

Ken

[MYPDS3]

That's a hell of a lot of cleaning products Joni think you might need a bigger step ladder soon

[Chris_Blue]

Does look good WTF
Roofs never that great when i do it- watermarks
Sun and wind dry the roof before I can
Must build a garage or even a car port- ha!
CBLUE

[CliveP]

Hi Ken,

In essence your choice of products for black (and other dark colours) doesn't need to be any different as it is for other colours. The essential key difference is black and dark coulurs tend to be completely unforgiving when it comes to showing swirls or any other type of defect. I've seen black paintwork reduced to a swirl nightmare through just one bad wash (needing machine correcting).

So, above all, correct wash technique is my advice, as opposed to changing products.

That said, there are some nice colour charged waxes designed for dark colours, one I have in my collection is Autobrite Black Magic Carnauba Wax - a lovely wax and makes well prepped black paint simply pop. A decent sealant as an alternative will also work well.

Hope that helps,
Regards,
Clive.

[kenny.c]

Thanx for the advise guys....

Ken

[Jimbob]

Joni

Don't see a tyre care product on that step ladder?

Jimbob

[MYPDS3]

Ran out of space i think jimbob

[Jimbob]

Gonna need a bigger ladder!

Jimbob