How to Keep black clean
04-23-10, 06:14 PM
#1
How to Keep black clean
On Tuesday my GF and I picked up a 2010 Nissan Frontier SE.. Blk on tan.. Its her truck but want to keep it in tip top condition.. Now i haven't owned a blk car in several years and over time that paint went to crap (95 mustang).. I'm sure i'll be purchaseing a buffer here in the next few weeks along with some basic products for the paint.. I already see light scratches on the truck and its only a few days old..
I made call to local clear bra installer and they want 440.00 for the front bumper and 15'' up the hood.. I thought that was a pretty good deal IMO..
My question is what kind of prep work is needed before they install the clear bra.. Do they wax and get all the scratches off that I've noticed? I want this to be perfect with no blemishes in the paint before they install it..
Is there anything i should ask them?
Thanks
I made call to local clear bra installer and they want 440.00 for the front bumper and 15'' up the hood.. I thought that was a pretty good deal IMO..
My question is what kind of prep work is needed before they install the clear bra.. Do they wax and get all the scratches off that I've noticed? I want this to be perfect with no blemishes in the paint before they install it..
Is there anything i should ask them?
Thanks
04-24-10, 04:08 AM
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I'm not certain what they do to prep. I guess you'll be cleaning her new truck here and there. After having my black car, my next color of choice will not be another black vehicle. It's like any & every imperfection can show but the car looks great when cleaned and detailed. Best of luck!
04-24-10, 11:05 AM
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On every clear film that we install, we first prep the area with a thorough polishing to make sure that the covered area is free of paint defects to ensure the best possible finish for the clear film.
We recommend, when dealing with any professional, that you ask as many questions as possible. A true pro has no problems explaining their process and ensuring you have a clear understanding of everything that they are doing, and what steps are necessary to deliver the best possible outcome.
I think that the most important thing in dealing with a black car however is having a safe and consistent wash practice. Simple basics like having a good natural sheepskin wash mitt, washing from top to bottom and rinsing your mitt consistently to keep it free of debris, and carefully drying using MF drying towels will keep your finish defect free for as long as possible.
Check out our website www.glisteningperfection.com for products to help keep it clean, and some great instructions to help you as well.
Good luck!
We recommend, when dealing with any professional, that you ask as many questions as possible. A true pro has no problems explaining their process and ensuring you have a clear understanding of everything that they are doing, and what steps are necessary to deliver the best possible outcome.
I think that the most important thing in dealing with a black car however is having a safe and consistent wash practice. Simple basics like having a good natural sheepskin wash mitt, washing from top to bottom and rinsing your mitt consistently to keep it free of debris, and carefully drying using MF drying towels will keep your finish defect free for as long as possible.
Check out our website www.glisteningperfection.com for products to help keep it clean, and some great instructions to help you as well.
Good luck!
04-24-10, 04:52 PM
#4
50% of my car is plastic sheild. What i was instructed to do before the Ventureshield since the product is very clear like a mirroir is to correct all the rock chip with paint. Puffing is not necessary since the plastic over it will make it deeper and disappear. If you have to do a compound, do a light one since it cheaper.
Also, if you car has rustproofing on it, make sure that they remove it well, mine had some lift after because of that.
Whatever you do, the clear film should give a new life on your car, my bumper had like 100 rock chips correction on it and the film make it disappear.
Good luck on the install.
Also, if you car has rustproofing on it, make sure that they remove it well, mine had some lift after because of that.
Whatever you do, the clear film should give a new life on your car, my bumper had like 100 rock chips correction on it and the film make it disappear.
Good luck on the install.
04-24-10, 05:03 PM
#5
I'm not certain what they do to prep. I guess you'll be cleaning her new truck here and there. After having my black car, my next color of choice will not be another black vehicle. It's like any & every imperfection can show but the car looks great when cleaned and detailed. Best of luck!
On every clear film that we install, we first prep the area with a thorough polishing to make sure that the covered area is free of paint defects to ensure the best possible finish for the clear film.
We recommend, when dealing with any professional, that you ask as many questions as possible. A true pro has no problems explaining their process and ensuring you have a clear understanding of everything that they are doing, and what steps are necessary to deliver the best possible outcome.
I think that the most important thing in dealing with a black car however is having a safe and consistent wash practice. Simple basics like having a good natural sheepskin wash mitt, washing from top to bottom and rinsing your mitt consistently to keep it free of debris, and carefully drying using MF drying towels will keep your finish defect free for as long as possible.
Check out our website www.glisteningperfection.com for products to help keep it clean, and some great instructions to help you as well.
Good luck!
We recommend, when dealing with any professional, that you ask as many questions as possible. A true pro has no problems explaining their process and ensuring you have a clear understanding of everything that they are doing, and what steps are necessary to deliver the best possible outcome.
I think that the most important thing in dealing with a black car however is having a safe and consistent wash practice. Simple basics like having a good natural sheepskin wash mitt, washing from top to bottom and rinsing your mitt consistently to keep it free of debris, and carefully drying using MF drying towels will keep your finish defect free for as long as possible.
Check out our website www.glisteningperfection.com for products to help keep it clean, and some great instructions to help you as well.
Good luck!
Thanks for the tips, i'll be calling them back this week to ask more questions. They are a 3m Xpel installer and dealer. I will be contacting a few different vendors in a few weeks to finally purchase my PC buffer along with polishes for light scratches to keep the truck and the other cars shinning..
Thanks again
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