ATTENTION Black Lightning owners!!
I have been washing my truck every week(give or take), and I noticed that water spots:mad: are on my truck everytime I finish(duh, you bought BLACK). How can I keep from waxing this thing everytime I wash it to get rid of the spots?? I have tried every kind of towel and those leave water streaks!!!!!!! and they do the same thing the spots do. Wax seems to be the only way I have seen to really get rig of the streaks and spots. I would love to hear of any alternative way to get rid of the spots and streaks!!
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Re: ATTENTION Black Lightning owners!!
Originally posted by 2_FAST4U ...I would love to hear of any alternative way to get rid of the spots and streaks!! Spike |
Do you wash your truck in the sun? If so, don't. I use a quick detailer after every wash; and this seems to take care of any streaks or spots.
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I have an HD special so I know the trouble with black. I have a full house water softener system and I've added an outside outlet for washing cars to help reduce the problem. It also help if I wash in the morning or late at night so the drops don't have a chance to dry on the paint. After washing I go over my truck with a leaf blower to take most of the water off, then chamois. Last thing is a shot of Miracle Mist (detailer). This stuff also contains a liquid type wax and does a great job of giving it that last little bit of shine. I think the most critical things are to use soft water and not to let any of the water dry on the paint (wash in morning or late evening).
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I use a California water blade and wipe the excess with a soft cloth.
Towels actually leave scratches, the blade doesn't. You can dry the whole truck in 3 minutes. No time for waterspots to form. Even in Florida... Maguires makes the best mist spray, IMO. My Lexus IS300 is black, this scenario works well there too... |
Same thing as Tampa...California Water Blade followed up with Meguiars Quick Detailer (spray on, wipe with one towel, dry with another). I used to hate my black L until I figured this out...
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I just take mine down to my friendly neighborhood mex........, ah never mind:rolleyes:
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I have yet to try one of those Water Blades, i keep thinking it will leave lines
(like a window squeegie sp?). FRITZ, Stock Silver 2001 "L" |
I wash, then blade, then leaf blow, then if needed use a detailer product, like McGuiers or Z06. :)
Daniel |
MRBBQMAN -- I remember last time you said that...
lrutt -- The leaf blower might be a good idea. I was trying to figure out a way to get the big water spots off, instead of driving up and down my street at 50+. My suggestion is to keep it in the shade. I have a garage for detailing, and a carport for washing. (Nice little setup, 5 car storage). I was in carport, then put in garage and touch up. I use the Zaino spray for waterspots. Colin |
MRBBQMAN
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I am in the same sort of situation with my Black L... Drives me crazy sometimes...
I actually bought an in-line water filter, and wash/wax at my girlfriends place (better water, nice awning to work under). I found alot of good tips at this site: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/index.html I always thought the California Water blades would hurt/sratch the paint... even though though the packaging says it won't... I've been using the leaf-blower and chamois, but if you all think the water blade is safe, maybe i'll give it a shot... |
Ditto on the Calif. water blade, followed by Zaino Z-6 ULTRA CLEAN "GLOSS ENHANCER" SPRAY. No spots, streaks etc..mile deep shine..
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The California water blade will not leave scratches or streaks... I've been using mine for nearly 2 years now.
As some of you know, my L isn't a daily driver. It was built for shows only and maybe a rare jaunt on the weekends. I wouldn't use anything else but the blade. (funnystory: I stood and watched my brother wipe down almost all of his new black Tahoe with a towel and then asked him if he wanted to borrow my blade.... He's hooked now too). Rich |
Shade to wash,dry with chamois
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