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MarkyMR2

Black Paint

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OK Can anyone help me on this one!
In the sunlight I seem to get swirl marks in my paint!
I use all the proper clothes etc. But find that in the sunlight I get swirl marks.
I have been told that Black doesnt have a laquer? is this true? is this the reason?
Can anyone PLEASE help as after spending hours waxing the thing im gettin peeved off :evil:
And is there a solution?
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Gaz!
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Re: Black Paint

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Try usin merr(top stuff)! When applying use vertical strokes,then to buff use horizontall ones.Always worked for me.
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Leon.
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Re: Black Paint

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Think I'm right on this....

Black is not metallic so no doesn't have a lacquer. But it means its easier for cutting!

All paintwork has light swirly marks - I presume yours aren't serious? You'll notice them most when the car is just waxed and in the sun cos the paint will be so clean and reflects any imperfections.

I also presume you washed your car well before waxing!!

Could try a little cutting or just live with it? If its serious then I'd probably cut it - just IMO!

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Re: Black Paint

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Go and buy some meguires Scratch-X, then wax it with the NTX (or is it NXT) ;)
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bidtowin

Re: Black Paint

Post by bidtowin »

Use Carnuba wax, has anti swirl agent in it, check my profile, does the job :lol:
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Re: Black Paint

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Dale_V wrote:Go and buy some meguires Scratch-X, then wax it with the NTX (or is it NXT) ;)



isnt the scratch x designed for this exact problem???
i heard its ment to remove the swirl marks (dust scratchs), and aparently does a great job on black cars!

where can i get this stuff?? halfrauds??
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Re: Black Paint

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jimGTS wrote:
where can i get this stuff?? halfrauds??


yeah it's quality stuff. you cant usually find it at places like halfords. but have a look here http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... ducts.html

then put some NXT or gold class on and your car WILL shine :wink:
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Re: Black Paint

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Dale_V wrote:
jimGTS wrote:
where can i get this stuff?? halfrauds??


yeah it's quality stuff. you cant usually find it at places like halfords. but have a look here http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/ ... ducts.html

then put some NXT or gold class on and your car WILL shine :wink:



yeh, i saw these products after watching high octane 2!
sweet wide arch mr2 tubby on there!
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MarkyMR2

Re: Black Paint

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Cheers lads!
I shall go buy sum ASAP!!!
Just another quick one! Would I use the Scratch X before the wax?
Cheers once more!
8)
Mark
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Re: Black Paint

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MarkyMR2 wrote:
Just another quick one! Would I use the Scratch X before the wax?
Cheers once more!
8)
Mark


Yes, the scratch-x is like a T-cut so it will need waxing afterwards :wink:
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Re: Black Paint

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Dale_V wrote:
MarkyMR2 wrote:
Just another quick one! Would I use the Scratch X before the wax?
Cheers once more!
8)
Mark


Yes, the scratch-x is like a T-cut so it will need waxing afterwards :wink:



hi mate, lol!
with this sractch x, does it replace the polish??? ie, do i wash car, then scratch x, then wax???
or wash car, polish, then scratch x, then wax??
cheers dude!
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Re: Black Paint

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jimGTS wrote:
Dale_V wrote:
MarkyMR2 wrote:
Just another quick one! Would I use the Scratch X before the wax?
Cheers once more!
8)
Mark


Yes, the scratch-x is like a T-cut so it will need waxing afterwards :wink:



hi mate, lol!
with this sractch x, does it replace the polish??? ie, do i wash car, then scratch x, then wax???
or wash car, polish, then scratch x, then wax??
cheers dude!


dont polish then scratch x, because the scratch x will just take the polish off.

you could:

-Wash the car, scratch x, then wax
or
-Wash the car, scratch x, polish then wax

TBH i would just go straight to the wax ;)
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Re: Black Paint

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Dale_V wrote:
jimGTS wrote:
Dale_V wrote:

Yes, the scratch-x is like a T-cut so it will need waxing afterwards :wink:



hi mate, lol!
with this sractch x, does it replace the polish??? ie, do i wash car, then scratch x, then wax???
or wash car, polish, then scratch x, then wax??
cheers dude!


dont polish then scratch x, because the scratch x will just take the polish off.

you could:

-Wash the car, scratch x, then wax
or
-Wash the car, scratch x, polish then wax

TBH i would just go straight to the wax ;)


yeh cool thats what i thought!
plus i dont really want to be cleaning the bu88er for 10 hours now do i!
:-)
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MarkyMR2

Re: Black Paint

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All sorted now!
Cheers for everyones help! cant believe how much better it looks 8)
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Re: Black Paint

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MarkyMR2 wrote:All sorted now!
Cheers for everyones help! cant believe how much better it looks 8)


No problem

Pics? :P
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