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Old 05-06-2004, 10:20 PM
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Default Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing?

Anyone know if there Is there a black wax made only for black cars? So all the dried wax dust dont get all over the place. Thanks
Old 05-07-2004, 12:36 AM
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

I don't know if any certain brand will have less dust. I have a California Car Duster that does very well with removing the wax dust from my vehicles (both of which are black).
Old 05-07-2004, 01:18 AM
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

I dont use a wax on my black `74....Liquid Glass is the polish/protectant to use :cheers: :cool:
Old 05-07-2004, 06:48 AM
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (12stepvette)

Don't use wax.

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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (LakotasRose)

Don't use wax.

:iagree: Black cars are a career. I have 3. :eek: Become very good friends with 3M Swirl and Haze Remover for dark colors. Once you get the paint looking right using this and an orbital polisher put on the Zaino. :yesnod:
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (vettfixr)

Planning to use Z5 and 3M. :)
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (vettfixr)

Look up DetailingDude, he can answer any and all of your questions. He is DA MAN!

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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (Madmikeee)

Zaino, looks like glass :cool:
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

I use Meguiar's Gold Class liquid wax. Look's great, no waxy build up or dust.
I've tried Zaino and IMHO it didn't look any better, was a lot more time consuming, and certainly more expensive. :)
Old 05-07-2004, 07:31 PM
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

Try Turtle Wax Color Cure. Comes in black and other colors. I use it on
my black daily driver car and it hides chips and scatches. I don't use it
on the whole car, just in the areas that need it.
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

Thanks everybody. Will pick up a duster and try your suggestions :thumbs:
Old 05-10-2004, 11:05 AM
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

Zaino....doesn't leave any dust or residue. Zaino rules!
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

I haven't waxed my car since having it painted black in 1998 so I'm not sure what types of waxes are out there. I've only used the Blue Coral wash and wax you find in discount stores. After washing I just dry the car off with soft cotten towels. :D
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (1Cool80)

Personally I use Meguiars Carnuba and if there is any dust the California duster catches it all.
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

I've heard all good things about Zaino but it's pricey. For a little less $, try Zymol. I polished my black BMW for the first time today using Zymol and it was no hassle and I didn't have a dust issue (and no splotching that you often get on dark cars). I also swear by my California Car Duster as well....
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (Cali,68,L-79)

Cali- Nice car.

I have to vote for Zaino. Applies smooth, buffs off easy and leaves no residue. Can't beat the shine.


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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (vette68)

Right up my alley. since I have tons of black pieces. My choice is [Megulars "Mirror Glaze" 7 Professional, Show Car Glaze] a pure deep gloss polish for the use by hand. :thumbs: I have tryed nearly all of them, and that works the best.
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (Ironcross)

:iagree: with ironcross - Megulars "Mirror Glaze" best stuff I ever used. Nice banana smell too :jester
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (John65,80)

so far i have used Autosmart´s PLATINUM, i think it rocks, but i will try Zaino next time...

my baby looks like this after a hour with platinum
http://www.garaget.org/show_ext.php?...-5431-9279.jpg
http://www.garaget.org/show_ext.php?...-4438-1647.jpg
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Default Re: Owners of BLACK vettes. What wax wont show all the wax dust after polishing? (Eriksson)

so far i have used Autosmart´s PLATINUM, i think it rocks, but i will try Zaino next time...

my baby looks like this after a hour with platinum
http://www.garaget.org/show_ext.php?...-5431-9279.jpg
http://www.garaget.org/show_ext.php?...-4438-1647.jpg

Looks great!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks



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