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[Astitch]

I am looking for some feedback on the best way to wash my BLACK Sonic. I had the Xzilon Protection Package done (cant wash for 10 days) but now I need to know the best way to keep my black paint looking great !!!!

 

[Mr4thQuarter]

hand wash. if you have xzilon, you don't need to do too much

 

[Astitch]

Thanks for the reply !...(just a small side note : I see your from Allentown Pa. I was born and raised in Bethlehem Pa. and now live in the Dayton Ohio area. How ironic !....................Thanks again

 

[GumbiRock]

I was also wanting some tips on the first wash and general exterior maintenance of my car. I don't have the Xzilon package and my car is Cool Blue. I live in an apartment complex so I don't have direct access to a hose for an at home hand wash.

 

[Eric Smit]

I used invisible glass by stoners on the paint for orange and it stayed fresh for years.

 

[RobbyS]

I am looking for some feedback on the best way to wash my BLACK Sonic. I had the Xzilon Protection Package done (cant wash for 10 days) but now I need to know the best way to keep my black paint looking great !!!!

I was also wanting some tips on the first wash and general exterior maintenance of my car. I don't have the Xzilon package and my car is Cool Blue. I live in an apartment complex so I don't have direct access to a hose for an at home hand wash.

I have the black metallic paint and I wash it a couple times per week. Since it never is all that dirty, it's fine to use rinseless car wash.
These are the products I use (along with 8 microfiber towels):
Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine: clay lubricant, optimum rinseless wash, no rinse car wash, optimum detailing products along with water and the microfiber towels.
http://www.autogeek.net/duragloss-aquawax--951.html
http://www.autogeek.net/guzzler-microfiber-combo.html

I use 1 microfiber towel for the top, then the windshield. 1 for the rear bumper/hatch then the hatch glass. 1 for the hood then front bumper. 1 for left side (both doors, fender, rear fender thing). 1 for right side. 1 for the door windows. 1 for the wheels (If you don't have rear disc brakes, clean the back two wheels first because they will be less dirty).

Then spray a little of the Aquawax on a panel, then dry off that panel with a waffle weave towel. Do this on whole car.

I then drive around a mile or two to blow all the water out of the cracks and use the last towel to go over those water spots/rear hatch (you don't want the towel to be damp. Wring it out before you go over these spots).

 

[RMinNJ]

Invisible Glass

I used invisible glass by stoners on the paint for orange and it stayed fresh for years.
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Can you really use that on the paint? Won't it take off the wax? I know it works well on glass not leaving any streaks.

I just got my used white Sonic...it has some wax on it from the dealer but I can definitely feel the paint now ..ie. the cheapo wax they used has come off.

I'll be doing the whole thing in Zaino soon.. it lasts a long time. That, or any modern Polymer wax (such as ICE?) , should last quite some time. But
don't know the waxes stand up to Invisible Glass.

As for the black; it sounds like the OP is off to a good start.. keep it well waxed/protected and clean.

 

[Eric Smit]

I never used wax so I don't know.

 

[ptrck]

RobbyS,

Would you mind posting some more pictures of your hatchback? That's an awesome finish, especially considering that it's a black car.