I need tips: Waxing a black car. - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

ONE_to_HATE · 03-10-2009, 04:24 PM

when i wax my camry, it looks haul ass in the garage but when i take it outside - it looks like ass under the sun? - seems like it has streaks from where i took off the wax??- rather lame. Any help? -

PMaxMitchell · 03-11-2009, 10:00 PM

In the immortal words of President Clinton, I feel your pain. I've got a 2007 black Avalon and it's been a constant struggle to keep it looking good. I don't have a PC so I do everything by hand. I've used Mother's Sealer and Glaze which helps to cover up the swirls but doesn't take them away then I cover that with carnauba wax as a topper. It looks good with two coat of both products but it is a lot of work. Check out some of the posts or stickys on how to wash and dry your car and that will also help. Another product to cover up the swirls is Poorboy's Black Hole Glaze. I've had my car professionally detailed and that took care of the probem but the detailer said the swirls would come back and they have in a few spots but I've been able to control them for the most part. Everybody should have one black car. I know I won't have two, especially if it's a Toyota as they seem to have a soft clearcoat. There are also some products you can use by hand for swirl control but using a PC is best.

84Hachi · 03-13-2009, 12:09 AM

Even though my corolla is silver, My other car and my fathers car is black. Its hell keeping it clean. But there are steps you can take to help it stay clean and be easier to clean the next time. Mothers makes great three step systems with a bar. That works great of my fathers car. For my daily driver i use Maguires products. They give the black such a deep wet look. It turns it into a mirror. Plus it makes the surface smooth to the touch. Making it easier to clean it the next time around. Soon ill be doing it again, if need be ill show before and after pics.

mickeyp · 03-13-2009, 12:03 PM

Last fall, I put Klasse All In One and Sealant Glaze on my black Avalon. It's really made a difference this winter after a wash and dry—looks like I just applied it. Also took care of minor scratches and swirls.