Just bought my 00 lightning last month its black. any one know how to keep black clean with no swirls????? fighting to stay on top of this truck its becoming a loosing battle.

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Simple--- Always park it in the garage with a car cover. Never use the vehicle as a commuter. Never drive the truck in the rain or snow. Get a California Duster and use it religiously. Never go to a car wash that uses anything that actually touches the paint, except water. Always use the Duster before putting the car cover on. That's about it.
Mad`

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97 Cobra, 11.90 @ 115--1.59 60 foot
65 Nova, 11.69 @ 122--1.90 60 foot (drag radials)
57 Chevy 2dr.(original)
MADS` Hot Rods



[This message has been edited by betty (edited 07-16-2000).]

 

lightning00n93cobra,

I really like Eagle One WET, spray & wipe quick detailer. And a California Duster for the light stuff. Good luck with your black L.

Later,
Jake...

P.S. Mad gives good advice above, but unfortunately, my L is a daily driver.


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2000 Black Lightning
NLOC #476
PSP full meal deal
Level 10 shift kit
SnugLid
BedRug
Wet Okole seat covers
AIM 2" rear drop

13.870 @ 100.52 stock

jacobs@revealed.net



[This message has been edited by Baby Jake (edited 07-16-2000).]

 

I thought I would hear:

Paint it a different Color



I just got done washing my Black Car.
I haven't driven it in 2 months.
But I've washed it 3 times...


[This message has been edited by SilverBullet (edited 07-16-2000).]

 

Yea, that was my answer. Paint it red, and remember, when it gets dirty enough, you can't see the swirls.
noelvm

 

i had the chance to get the silver lighting and should of taken taken it. i have washed my truck every single day since the day i bought it my cobra sits in the garage so i cant put it in there i have the duster and the wash mits the absoberand every thing on the shelve mabye i am just very very picky,,,, well cant wait untill i have to wax it ,,,
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I'm going to be ordering some Zanio Bros. stuff. Supposedly it not only leaves no swirls but has some sort of electrostatic qualities that help repel dust. Don’t know if I believe the dust repelling qualities claim, but there are many members on this board that swear by it. Check out their web site:
http://www.zainobros.com/

Black is awesome when it’s clean but unfortunately it’s never clean. That’s why I opted for silver. Good luck with it

 

I use Zaino bros. polishes on my 2000L and 95r model. the statement about repeling dust is true. with other waxes like meguiars i would be dusting off every few days just sittin in my garage. since using zaino i haven't had to dust in 2 months. but the secret to using zaino polishes is in the prep of the paint. I use a wax and grease remover to take off old wax and then use clay magic to clean the paint. awesome results.

 

I've had my L for a little over 3 months and I must say that the paint looks better now than when I bought it. My routine is that I either wash or dist it every day. If it's relatively clean, I just use the California Duster. I never lay a cloth to it unless it's been dusted. Next I wipe is down with a damp towel, rinsing the towel after each panel. I then buff it down. It gets waxed at least once a week with Zaino. I would never used anything else. The truck NEVER goes in the rain and it doesn't snow in S. Texas. The shine is unbievable.

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2000 Black Lightning, Snuglid, Custom Bed Carpet, Clear Corners, Lightning banner, Tinted Windows, Custom air intake, 2" drop.
delivered Apr 6. NLOC #377

 

Buy a Red one............

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Go Hard or Go home........
*Red 2000 SVT Lightning
*Leer Lo-Rider Bed Cover
*PSP 4 Program Chip
*Wet Okole seat covers
*Adopted 3/29/00
*352RWHP / 432RWTQ with PSP Chip
-98 Mustang GT Convertible 4.6L Supercharged with FRPP Eaton M112 @ 9psi, to many other handling/engine mods to list.....

 

I have a Black 2000 L too, 1 month old. This has been my 5th Black vehicle. When you own a Black vehicle be prepared to be a slave to your L. It is the hardest color to take care of. I sponge and wipe down my L everytime I take it out when I return. I keep it covered in my garge when not in use. My L is not a daily driver. Never park under a tree or electrical lines always wipe off bird dropping right away and keep it polished or waxed for protection. Always admire other people who own Black Vehicles because, you know how much it takes to keep there ride clean and shiny!!!
Good Luck, DJY

 

Metalic Blue?

 

Hey lightning00n93cobra; As an owner of a black L for one year. Two words, Liquid Glass. As the can says "Ultimate Auto Polish/Finish". You can't appreaciate it till you put it on the the polishing pad and feel the thickness of the polish. Like anything in life, you get what you pay for. No swirls and a mirror finish. Hope this helps.

 

Do as Kobiashi has mentioned.

I have a black L and I use Zaino. I am very happy with the product. I have owned black cars before and had to wax once a week and dust once to twice a day to keep clean.
Using Zaino seems to keep the dust off and gives it a wet look. I won't do a thing to the L for days and it will still look good.

I use Zaino wax every other month but I will use the Zaino Z-6 Gloss Enhancer every couple days for that wet look and it takes me approx. 10 minutes to go over the L with Z-6.

I haven't washed my L in weeks but it stays in almost show condition. I am guessing that the Enhancer is also a dust deterrent.

Oh well, my wife and I went for a loooong drive yesterday, I guess I better go out and Z-6 the L.

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Jim
jim@jimshaw.cc

Black 00, Swanson Chip, clear corners, super whites
Airaid w/10" Big Mouth filter, chrome wheels,
AIM 2" drop shackles, Mobile1 w/FilterMag, 35% tint
2000 E320, 1993 Cobra R, 1959 Corvette, 1949 Plymouth Coupe

Looking for a better paying job to support my L



[This message has been edited by FORDSALES (edited 07-17-2000).]

 

Liquid Glass and Mother's detail spray between washes.

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Dave
93 Cobra all stock 39000 miles
1999 F150 Lariet
1998 Cobra (sold)
1996 Cobra (sold)
2000 Blk L 1500miles. airaid filter