I HATE BLACK PAINT

Crystal · 10-23-2005, 03:22 PM

I just got finished washing our black mustang and I am so disappointed with it because every time I wash it, I find new hairlike scratches or new chips on the hood. The paint is so soft, you can even scratch it with your fingernail!

Are all colors like that or is it just the black paint from Ford? The vehicle will eventually have to be repainted in the future. Is there a difference in quality in automotive paint when it comes to durability against chipping?

tripsevn7 · 10-23-2005, 04:26 PM

you need a good detailing. meyguirs liquid will help get rid of the spyder web effect on flat paints. key to black and red is detailing frequently.

sandcracker21 · 10-23-2005, 06:43 PM

i take my red gt to this body shop by my house bout twice a year, and for 55$ they wash the entire car, detail, wax, buff it and the "swirl marks are gone.....so many you should consider takin it to a good body shop by your house. I would recomend it

sowaxeman · 10-23-2005, 08:32 PM

Sell it, and buy one with a metallic finish - much easier to maintain

StickShifty · 10-24-2005, 03:59 AM

yea i wax and polish my red car ever month. and i looks great, even if i dont wash it for a week or two. keeps its shine perfectly. edit i also claybar my car every 6 months. you gatta keep up on the waxing and polishing. first clean the paint, polish it, then wax it, to protect it. and then it will shine up good and hide the hairline scratches.

i love not having one single scratch, dent or ding on my car

sowaxeman · 10-24-2005, 12:59 PM

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ORIGINAL: StickShiftyGT

i love not having one single scratch, dent or ding on my car

Carefull there - you better find some wood to knock on [8D] Thats like saying you've never had a ticket or been in a wreck! Next thing you know one of those senior citizens you mention in your sig is going to park next to your ride at the local Stop & Rob and let their door swing out at ya [:@]

BLACK06GT4ME · 03-19-2006, 03:51 PM

What are you using to wash, dry and wax with. Use quality products for a quality finish. Elbow grease and attention to detail pay off in the end.

xRockThePonyx · 03-19-2006, 06:28 PM

Black is surely a pain in the butt, I have the same problem when I wash. I always have to go back and get a couple spots over because its hard to get it perfect. I love the Meguiars stuff though, although I may try something new this year because I want something even better.

Jimmz · 03-20-2006, 12:30 AM

There really is no difference its just the amount of coats you do. The more coats of paint you have the better, I believe stock cars come with 2 or 3 coats then the clear.....

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ORIGINAL: Crystal

I just got finished washing our black mustang and I am so disappointed with it because every time I wash it, I find new hairlike scratches or new chips on the hood. The paint is so soft, you can even scratch it with your fingernail!

Are all colors like that or is it just the black paint from Ford? The vehicle will eventually have to be repainted in the future. Is there a difference in quality in automotive paint when it comes to durability against chipping?

Liquid_02 · 03-20-2006, 04:45 AM

That's why you always send your black vehicle through a wand wash without using the brush or a touchless car wash, everything scratches black. Never once have I seen my father use a brush on his 03 Centenial Stang, and the paint still looks like new