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ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/4/2006 5:29:37 PM

Mark

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How do you keep your car looking good? I will be honest, I HATE the subaru for being black. I washed the Si twice a week. I wash the subie close to twice a month. Its just not worth it. I "tried" to wash it today and it only came out worse. There are water spots galour. Its an overcast day so I thought I would be safe. Wasnt. The car has more water spots on it now then it did before from weeks of rain build up. I rinse, soap, rinse, and dry as fast as I can but I still cant beat it. Please share your secrets. Also list what products you use.

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/4/2006 5:44:42 PM

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Maguires,, or however you spell it.. quick detailer.. spray and wipe..

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/4/2006 6:51:41 PM

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if you don't use a nozzle on the hose and try to make sure the water is sheeting when you rinse the car it helps lessen water spots and then use a microfiber.

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/4/2006 7:09:14 PM

Mark

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Yeah i have a spray gun attachment thing for the hose. I will have to look into those quick detail sprays

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 8:41:40 AM

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A black car just takes more maintenance. Quick detailing spray and microfiber towels kept handy are a must. When weather permits, I quick detail my car at least every other day. If you have waterspots before you can finish drying your car, try drying in the shade with a microfiber towel or drying blade whichever you prefer. I always follow my washes with a wax or at least a quick detail. Black cars take extra maintenance there's no other way around it. However the visual pleasure of a black, wet, reflective shine is unrivaled.

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 10:12:09 AM

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check out the black car cleaning 101 in the DIY section

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 10:31:20 AM

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However the visual pleasure of a black, wet, reflective shine are unrivaled.

that id have to agree to ;) and the proof...............

LIKE A FREAKEN MIRROR

I ALWAYS CARRY THE MICROFIBERS AROUND! those things are realy good! i bought a small pack of them... went thru em to quick. so next time i was at sams club i bought a BIG PACK OF EM

after they get dirty just throwem in the washer and they come out like new :D

tho i realy need to get some shined up pics with my new rims on now.LOL just shows ya how long its been since i realy shined up my ride now.

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 1:34:33 PM

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quote:

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LIKE A FREAKEN MIRROR

Werd... How does my hair look?

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 2:12:18 PM

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more like..... dam i need to loose some weight. LMFAO ROCK ON MAN!!!!!!!!

o man i look like a migit!!!!!!

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RE: ATTN: Black Car Owners - 9/5/2006 4:00:48 PM

Mark

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Are there products that help prevent spots? I washed the car last night and now it looks horrible because it spotted up from the morning dew.

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