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Sleeper · 06-05-2007, 10:52 PM

Hey guys, seeings as my cars are all black and I have tried a lot of different products with varying results, I was wondering what you guys use to keep a black car lusterious, deep and protected.

SeMaxima99 · 06-05-2007, 11:08 PM

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Chris(NJ) · 06-05-2007, 11:13 PM

What exactly are you looking for? Polishes, or just straight waxes?
My absolute favorite black finishing combo is red moose glaze followed by nattys blue paste wax.
Heres a pic of a jeep that I did. After polishing w/ ssr's from poorboys, I did the red moose / nattys blue combo.

Before:

Afters:

Chris(NJ) · 06-05-2007, 11:14 PM

btw, if you just want a one-step finishing product. Another favorite is poorboys EX (sealant w/ carnuba).

Sleeper · 06-06-2007, 07:20 PM

Well, I just had the car detailed, so right now Im looking for a sealer and until I claybar it at the end of the summer, the quick one step stuff will be helpful. Chris, you do awesome work bro, Id love to let you do my ride at some point this summer but in the meantime, I'll probably be ordering from your website based on your recommendations here. Thanks for your help!

Chris(NJ) · 06-07-2007, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeper

Well, I just had the car detailed, so right now Im looking for a sealer and until I claybar it at the end of the summer, the quick one step stuff will be helpful. Chris, you do awesome work bro, Id love to let you do my ride at some point this summer but in the meantime, I'll probably be ordering from your website based on your recommendations here. Thanks for your help!

Thanks

If you're looking for a sealant, I have 2 recommendations for you.
First is poorboys EX, sealant w/ carnuba. Produces a great finish and feel. Nice depth and gloss due to the additional carnauba content, plus very easy to use. Apply it to the whole car before buffing off. As with any sealant, you can apply multiple coats, just give it a couple hours.
Second is optimum's optiseal. This is a relatively new product and revolutionizing the way people look at sealants. It is a wipe on, walk away product. Meaning, you apply it as you would a regular wax, in small circular motions, using thin coats. Then simply watch it evaporate. no buffing required! This makes for a very easy to use, quick applying product. (it's not meant to take the place of a quick detailer though). come w/ 2 foam applicator pads per 8oz bottle. Usually takes about 20 pumps of the sprayer to do a car. There are around 180-200 pumps per bottle.
Both have their advantages, but I wouldnt say one is better than the other. I personally use both and love em.

Chris(NJ) · 06-07-2007, 01:17 PM

Heres 2 pics.

The 335i has EX on it. It doesnt do it justice b/c of the gray color. Like I said, produces a nice slick feel on the surface too.

This car has optiseal on it. Nice wet look. Good durability w/ OS.

Sleeper · 07-30-2007, 09:53 PM

Thx for the help Chris, I know its been a little bit but I just placed an order with you tonight. Order is under W. Keim and I hope I can get everything by next weekend so I can clean up my whip for the Cistic Fibrosis car show on sunday!

Chris(NJ) · 07-30-2007, 11:14 PM

got it, Thanks

Items are shipping Tuesday, so you should have it in a day or two

Sleeper · 08-15-2007, 05:16 PM

Man, I did the car a couple weeks ago so I was waiting to reply until I saw how the paint looked after a little seat time. I used to like Maguires but man o man, Poorboys blows it out of the water! The stuff works amazing!! Best I've ever seen and I did a little write up on EvoM to hopefully send some business your way. Check it out:

http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthr...36#post4648236

Id just like to say thanks again Chris for your awesome cutomer service (especially your awesome recommendations and knowledge of your products), your fast shipping and your all around helpfulness. I'll definately be purchasing from you in the future and letting everyone know why my Evo looks like you can stick your arm into the paint =)

Chris(NJ) · 08-20-2007, 03:21 AM

I'm glad to hear that you like everything!!

I love hearing results like this b/c I know how much we obsess over our cars as enthusiasts and helping people to enjoy what they have even more makes this job that much more fun

And I of course appreciate the props on the other forums.

06-05-2007, 10:52 PM	#1
Sleeper Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Member #2307 My Ride: 92 AWD Laser, 03 TB Evo VIII iTrader: (1)	Best detailing products for a Black car (Chris(NJ)) chime in! Hey guys, seeings as my cars are all black and I have tried a lot of different products with varying results, I was wondering what you guys use to keep a black car lusterious, deep and protected. __________________ Thank god for the second amendment.

06-06-2007, 07:20 PM	#5
Sleeper Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Member #2307 My Ride: 92 AWD Laser, 03 TB Evo VIII iTrader: (1)	Well, I just had the car detailed, so right now Im looking for a sealer and until I claybar it at the end of the summer, the quick one step stuff will be helpful. Chris, you do awesome work bro, Id love to let you do my ride at some point this summer but in the meantime, I'll probably be ordering from your website based on your recommendations here. Thanks for your help! __________________ Thank god for the second amendment.

07-30-2007, 09:53 PM	#8
Sleeper Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Member #2307 My Ride: 92 AWD Laser, 03 TB Evo VIII iTrader: (1)	Thx for the help Chris, I know its been a little bit but I just placed an order with you tonight. Order is under W. Keim and I hope I can get everything by next weekend so I can clean up my whip for the Cistic Fibrosis car show on sunday! __________________ Thank god for the second amendment.

08-15-2007, 05:16 PM	#10
Sleeper Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2006 Member #2307 My Ride: 92 AWD Laser, 03 TB Evo VIII iTrader: (1)	Man, I did the car a couple weeks ago so I was waiting to reply until I saw how the paint looked after a little seat time. I used to like Maguires but man o man, Poorboys blows it out of the water! The stuff works amazing!! Best I've ever seen and I did a little write up on EvoM to hopefully send some business your way. Check it out: http://forums.evolutionm.net/showthr...36#post4648236 Id just like to say thanks again Chris for your awesome cutomer service (especially your awesome recommendations and knowledge of your products), your fast shipping and your all around helpfulness. I'll definately be purchasing from you in the future and letting everyone know why my Evo looks like you can stick your arm into the paint =) __________________ Thank god for the second amendment.

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06-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#3
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	What exactly are you looking for? Polishes, or just straight waxes? My absolute favorite black finishing combo is red moose glaze followed by nattys blue paste wax. Heres a pic of a jeep that I did. After polishing w/ ssr's from poorboys, I did the red moose / nattys blue combo. Before: Afters:

06-05-2007, 11:14 PM	#4
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	btw, if you just want a one-step finishing product. Another favorite is poorboys EX (sealant w/ carnuba).

06-07-2007, 01:17 PM	#7
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	Heres 2 pics. The 335i has EX on it. It doesnt do it justice b/c of the gray color. Like I said, produces a nice slick feel on the surface too. This car has optiseal on it. Nice wet look. Good durability w/ OS.

07-30-2007, 11:14 PM	#9
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	got it, Thanks Items are shipping Tuesday, so you should have it in a day or two

08-20-2007, 03:21 AM	#11
Chris(NJ) Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central Jersey Member #3979 My Ride: 2002 BMW M3 iTrader: (0)	I'm glad to hear that you like everything!! I love hearing results like this b/c I know how much we obsess over our cars as enthusiasts and helping people to enjoy what they have even more makes this job that much more fun And I of course appreciate the props on the other forums.