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How do you care for a flat (black) paint job?

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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 01:04 PM
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Icon2 How do you care for a flat (black) paint job?



Just wondering. Do you need to wax it? How about wash? Meaning does the flat surface cause more dirt to build up?

We all know it looks good when it's clean. In the real world, it does not get washed everyday.

Opinions and experiences?
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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Default Re: How do you care for a flat (black) paint job?

Depends on car.

No point in waxing. Just wash and rinse
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Old Aug 30, 2012 | 06:46 PM
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Dont put any kind of wax or products meant to give a glossy look or protect the surface on it. You are best off washing it with dish soap more than anything. Don't even use those wash and wax car washes it will end up looking splotchy.

You can always check out this stuff too, pretty pricey though

http://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/car-c...-car-care.html
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 01:13 PM
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Default Re: How do you care for a flat (black) paint job?

Originally Posted by Ryank327
Dont put any kind of wax or products meant to give a glossy look or protect the surface on it. You are best off washing it with dish soap more than anything. Don't even use those wash and wax car washes it will end up looking splotchy.

You can always check out this stuff too, pretty pricey though

http://www.drbeasleys.com/shop/car-c...-car-care.html
this is a fact
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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Default Re: How do you care for a flat (black) paint job?

ive had some rims powdercoated flat black, and the best stuff ive used to keep em nie and new looking was windex.. jmo.
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Soap and water
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Old Nov 17, 2012 | 02:42 PM
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Use a basic car wash soap without wax prep I suggest maaco products
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