How To Wash A Black Car PROPERLY! (No Swirl Marks!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Simply the best method to wash a black car PROPERLY! If you are serious about maintaining your black paint and avoiding the dreaded swirl marks, then this is best technique to use.
As a long time owner of a black RX-8 I have found that combining a foam lance with a 2 bucket wash, ensures the best results with the least likelihood of creating any micro scratches in the paint. The end result is paint that is extremely glossy and mirror like. Also, keep in mind this is the original paint job on my RX-8, so whilst it is far from perfect, it comes up pretty well.
The key to this method is removing as much dirt as possible before you actually touch the car with a wash mitt.
Briefly the method is this.
1. Foam cannon
2. Power rinse
3. Two bucket wash
4. Dry with microfiber towels
5. Wax every couple of months
I have seen some TH-cam videos where the video creators don't rinse their car after the foam wash or don't bother with the 2 bucket wash. Trust me, if you want to avoid micro scratches on your paint then this is definitely the safest, most effective method.
You are going to need some gear to use this washing method. I have included some Amazon links to the best gear for the job. Please note, I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Pressure Washer: Sun Joe SPX3000 - amzn.to/2QsBBVm
Foam Cannon: M MINGLE Foam Cannon - amzn.to/2FmNEgF
Snow Foam: Chemical Guys CWS208 Watermelon Snow Foam - amzn.to/2QOOTul
Wash: Meguiar's G7101FFP Gold Class Car Wash - amzn.to/37Rpnvt
Grit Guard: Chemical Guys IAI503 Grit Guard Insert - amzn.to/2y7S7AL
Wash Mitt: Premium Car Wash Mitt - 2-Pack - amzn.to/2y3V5oc
Microfiber Drying Towels: Chemical Guys Microfiber Towels - amzn.to/2z6cJI5
Wax, now I'm old school and still use Carnauba wax but I know a lot of people swear by this: Meguiar's G18220 Ultimate Liquid Wax - amzn.to/35sFxcZ
If you have anything to add please comment below.
Thanks
i like how quick and straightforward this tutorial is. you should definitely do a separate playlist for tutorials. 👍
Tells you to not wash in circular motion then immediately proceeds to scrub the top in a circular motion 😅
A colleague of mine has a black Mercedes and he keeps it immaculate, it´s always clean even through the winter, when I bought my car I had ordered a smoke silver colour but whilst waiting to take delivery he convinced me to change my order to black which I did, I´m glad I did as you say nothing looks better than gleaming black paintwork, my car is now 7 years old and still looks perfect, It´s only ever washed by hand, it takes a great deal of work to keep it looking good but the satisfaction of standing back and admiring that gleaming perfect paintwork makes it all worthwhile, only buy a black car if you enjoy cleaning it.
Just got my first black car, this video will help me when I finally get the courage to wash it myself. I’ve been going through the touch less car washes and today it failed me! I left with grim still on my car! Thank you for your wonderful video 👍🏻
You're welcome :)
Good video, I would add that using a filter on your final water rinse also aids with preventing water spots, then a rinse aid to finish. Never ever use a chamois!!
Thanks for the tutorial. Basically what I’ve been doing. But that Mazda is beautiful!!
I own a civic with the color crystal black pearl. I want to keep it shiny. Thanks for the video.
I've been waiting for my local Hyundai dealer to get a Sonata Hybrid in stock. They finally have one on order and I'm on the list. It could have been any color... but its black. The one color I didn't want, mainly for the pain it is to keep clean and to keep from having swirl marks. This video makes me a little more confident it won't be impossible to take care of.
shouldnt have gotten a hyundai, people in yhe states steal those things like crazy, lias too, i know because I have a kia
@@moxx_deez_nuts Garage kept. Car theft isn't much of a problem here anyway.
keeping this bookmarked in case i forget (and also to follow step by step)
This is a great video for beginners. But I think it’s best to wash the wheels first as they are the dirtiest
Thank you SO VERY MUCH!!! I just bought a black RAM 2500 and so far has been a nightmare to keep clean. I'll let you know how it goes once I purchase your recommendations. Can't wait to see how you wax it. Thanks again.
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I have the same exact car! Lol and I agree, I would never take my car to a car wash! They mess up ur paint job. I'm selling mine though cuz I just bought an R3 . It's beautiful
Hey Joseph, what colour is your R3?
RPM Car Reviews blue
Nice, you did well to get an R3, there just aren't that many around. I believe less than a 1000 R3s were delivered into the USA, which makes them pretty rare.
Hi. I drive a black Nissan 350z.
This was very helpful thank you! I’ve always used circular motions and I’m left with micro scratches and I never knew the correct way to clean my car.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautiful RX8! Mazda fan for life here. 2021 Mazda 3 in jet black mica. Just waiting on a replacement foam cannon, for one that arrived broken 😔
i don't dry my car with a chamois or cloth.I use my leave blower
Forget black you drive it once and its ready for a clean. Yes it looks great when clean but 90 percent of time its gone be a hate relationship with the dirt and touchyness. It looks perfect on camera but i bet if you look for the imperfections you will find them depending on your view angle and the way light hits the car but overall you have to look for em so not so bad but black makes it stand out the most.
When I first got my RX8 I did a 3 step polish of the car. It literally took a day and a half to do but the finished result was magnificent. I understand what you're saying, black is high maintenance no doubt but no colour can match how good it looks IMHO :)
@@RPMCarReviews how do I do that to my car
“Don’t wash in circles...”. Washes the car In circles.🤦♂️
To be fair, they were more like elipsis
Not really circles more or less across ways with the occasional swirl, as long as after you go in circles if you go over it again across ways like he did you’re fine
Great video very helpful
I took my Alfa to a car wash, what a horrible experience, they used the same cloth for the body and the rims and did them at the same time so no cleaning of the cloth😭 drying was even worse dint know what they used but it was dark brown and torn to pieces, never again
Many years ago I had a friend who's father owned a Ferrari. I came around to visit one day and I kid you not, his Dad was washing the Ferrari with a broom! 🤦♂️
@@RPMCarReviews 😭😭😭😭
It's basically the same has washing any other colors.
I have a black Kia Cerato.. looks mint
Just hose the car down. Clean with car wash.
Hose soap off as you move about.
Then chamios ,to finish the job !!!! Walla.
Job is done.
Car polish,. is very hard to find one that doesn't leave marks.
So now. I just wash and Dry it off .
Works all the time 🤔🤔😉😉
I don't have a foam machine or pressure. I use the garden water pump to remove all the dirt then I start hand cleaning with car soap and very very gently is it okay? Or you don't recommend that
I would say it's more risky cause dirt and contaminants arent broken down as much as they are using a foam gun/cannon, causing very possible scratches from dirt and debri being pushed around on the car as you hand wash it. You can buy one that connects to your garden hose, although not as foamy, still more effective than just rinsing with a hose.
@@iamRJANO thank you
The foam softens the dirt and allows a lot of surface dirt to be rinsed away. It just reduces the risk of swirl marks because by the time you start wiping the cart with your wash mit, most of the dirt has already been removed.
More RX8 content please! :)
Hi. I drive a black Nissan 350z
Didn't know you could drive far enough to get the car dirty with a rotary. Would have figured an apex seal would get chewed up before any dust could settle 😂
I live on a dirt road and just a rinse makes it so dirty!
Thank you
I personally think you should always do your wheels first 😎👍🏻
Hi A14LNC, you can do it that way but it would require using a third "wheels only" wash bucket, to prevent possible contamination of your wash bucket with brake dust. Inevitably, your wash water is going to get filthy, particularly if you use a wheel brush.
@@RPMCarReviews that is true, which you've just reminded me I need to get more trigger bottles for a new fallout remover I'm trying 👍🏻
Hello, what is your opinion of drawing with a leather chamois?
Hey Twobarpsi, barp barp! I haven't used a traditional chamois for years. Microfiber is just really soft and does a great job. You could test by trying both on adjacent panels but I suspect microfiber would be the best.
How did you get such thick foam from a small pressure washer? I'd look like a knob jockey if I were your neighbor.
i usually mix no more than 400ml of snowfoam with 600ml water in a 1000ml snow cannon bottle.
less water = thicker foam
I have a 2019 Diamond and Black Ram 1500 Truck. What would you recommend?
Hi. I drive a black Nissan 350z
what foam canon do you recommend? thank you
Hi John, this one amzn.to/2xrvMul is pretty close to the one I'm using in the video. The important thing is to make sure the fitting on the foam lance matches the one on your pressure washer.
Have to be a lot more gentle and drag the towel across to dry.
How about windows?
Hey Erick, on the inside of the windows I use a dedicated window cleaner spray and a really fine microfiber. It's actually a good point, you can spend all this time getting the outside spotless and leave a big greasy hand print on the inside of the window which completely spoils the finish.
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Any tips on what wax to use?
Sorry for the slow response. I'm old school, I just use straight up Carnauba Wax.
R222, collinite 915, collinite 845, zymol carbon
I wash wheels and tires first then wash car. Dry car first then wheels and tires. Seal car and dress tires.
Can you wash my car for me
dont wash car in direct sunlight
That's a good point Muhammad, if you can avoid direct sunlight do so, it certainly avoids the potential for any water spots drying on your paint. Of course if you're filming the process like me, then you want all the light you can get 👍.
You should wash the wheels first lmao
This is awful
I have a black 2020 10th Gen Honda Civic si and I got it December 6th 2020 and it got dirty the second day