What is your analogy to keeping your black car clean :)Also, if you have paint chips on your car and looking to get them fixed? This is the best way to do that with TouchUp RX! bit.ly/3UequAu
I think many people forget how sexy black cars look in the rain. It’s like a clean bath, and because of there being typically no sunlight when it rains , black just kind of glows in the rain. Hard to describe but I always thought they looked doped in the rain.
Thank you for the tips! I'm having a really hard time with my new black F150. The biggest problem is water spots. I got it ceramic coated, but the hood is pretty level to the ground, so when it rains, the water beads from the ceramic, but then it just sits on the hood and causes water spots. Everytime I wash the truck it seems like it rains within 48 hours, so I have to constantly wash it, or detail spray it to get the spots off. It's this never ending battle that I did not plan for, and it's driving me insane!
Great tips. Thanks. One option is instead of a two bucket rinse what one can do is get one bucket full of car soap and put in 5 wash mittens. Never use them on the car again in that wash. At the end then rinse and wash for next time. Only use that one mit one time during the wash.
Thank you! I just bought a Forte GT and love it in black and looks great with all the accents but I’ve had it for about 2 weeks and have been to the wash 3 times already
I have an all-black Nissan 370z that I had polished and ceramic coated and I agree with you that nothing looks better than when my car has been freshly washed in the early morning or evening light.
@@carswithsonduren 2023 Nissan Rogue Midnight Edition. Having some issues with the Nissan Connect part of the vehicle but still need to know how to maintain it.
Just got into a brand new 2021 black on black F150 STX package, oh boy is it sexy when it's clean! Almost forgot, ditch the 'two bucket' system and spray the wash mitt with the pressure washer or hose pressure to rinse it off in between soaping. 👍👍
If my ‘16 Chrysler 300C could have the ability to read my mind and be able to have emotions, she would be feeling pretty hopeful and excited knowing she’s about to get a total “makeover” 😂 Thank you for sharing your experiences and helpful videos!
Great video, but I’d like to amend one point. DO NOT use a washing method where you put the wash mitt back into the soap bucket!! I only wash my or my clients’ cars with 6 separate wash mitts. I have a bucket of soapy solution with 6 mitts and a bucket that is empty. As I go around the car using a mitt, when I have used both sides of it on 2 panels it goes straight into the empty bucket. NEVER back into the soap. Conclusion? Even blind Freddy cans see that you will never introduce contaminants onto your paintwork from the wash bucket - NEVER. Try it and you’ll forget about the 2 bucket method you described.
I have been doing the exact same thing with 8 noodle micro fiber pads that I use to wash my car. I have a polished and coated all-black car and I have not instilled any swirls or scratches in my washing or drying in the 4 years I've been washing the car. I use a high-power leaf blower to dry the car for touchless drying.
Still loving your R8 a few years later? Looking at one myself - curious to what it's been like after watching your "Audi R8 Long Term Maintenance & Ownership Costs" posted in August 2018!
@@carswithsonduren I'm subbed and bell-notified :-) Looking forward to seeing the update video. The R8 was the car that got me 'into' cars. I remember seeing one in downtown Calgary in 2009 - I didn't know a thing about cars at the time and I went home and Google image searched "red car with black side" until I found it. Didn't see Iron Man at the time or I would have known the name by then lol. The R8 started my love and appreciation for cars.
@@carswithsonduren that's rad! I've driven the R8 v8 model a few times already and had a blast. Was looking at an 09 this time last year but the numbers just weren't working for me. Lot's changed since then, so we'll see. Looking into an 08 at the moment, though who knows. Has to be the right deal. Watched your video on things to be aware of for maintenance. Ultimate dream car is the 458 Italia coupe - scratches every itch imaginable for me, though I can't wrap my head around $250k + CAD in my life just yet lol. $70-80k CAD I can swallow a bit easier :P
Yes I would say any ceramic coating is going to help reduce the risk of scratches and there are many different products on the market. I personally have been a big fan of optimum gloss coat, but generally any ceramic you get will give you some minor scratch resistant capabilities for minor scratches and swirls
Also remember to wash the back end of your car as the last thing you do (before you go to the buttom obviously) because the back end of your car is always the most dirty part of your car.
Nice welcome fellow torontonian! Yes ceramic will help prevent swirls and scratches but you should still obviously do everything you can to avoid it like two bucket method washing etc
@@carswithsonduren will do homie. i'm going for a paint correction then coating from a spot called ceramic pro in etobicoke next tues. how do u wash ur car over the years with ceramic coating, just hose down with water? or still two bucket method? thanks
Still two bucket method but if you need a quick wash you can simply pressure washer. Nice sounds great you're doing all the right things what color is your car btw ?!
Hey man, do you have any tips if your car is wrapped black? For example, can/should you still use a ceramic coating? Polishing doesn't really make sense, right?
You can't polish anything that is wrapped but yes you can put a ceramic over it but you will need to make sure that specific manufacturer supports ceramics for wrapped cars.
What is your analogy to keeping your black car clean :)Also, if you have paint chips on your car and looking to get them fixed? This is the best way to do that with TouchUp RX! bit.ly/3UequAu
Don’t get one
As someone wittier than me put it, "Black is not a color, it's an everyday struggle." Or words to that effect.
I think many people forget how sexy black cars look in the rain. It’s like a clean bath, and because of there being typically no sunlight when it rains , black just kind of glows in the rain. Hard to describe but I always thought they looked doped in the rain.
Agreed agreed
Clean it
Keep it parked
Repeat the process
🤣🤣
I'm considering getting a new car in black color and your tips are actually convinced me NOT to. lol. Great tips! Thank you!
😛 Anytime congratulations on the new car and welcome to the channel
Thank you for the tips! I'm having a really hard time with my new black F150. The biggest problem is water spots. I got it ceramic coated, but the hood is pretty level to the ground, so when it rains, the water beads from the ceramic, but then it just sits on the hood and causes water spots. Everytime I wash the truck it seems like it rains within 48 hours, so I have to constantly wash it, or detail spray it to get the spots off. It's this never ending battle that I did not plan for, and it's driving me insane!
Great tips. Thanks. One option is instead of a two bucket rinse what one can do is get one bucket full of car soap and put in 5 wash mittens. Never use them on the car again in that wash. At the end then rinse and wash for next time. Only use that one mit one time during the wash.
That is also another good option not sure I ever thought about that one!
First black car I have bought !!! It seems to be always dirty a minute after its washed !!
Welcome to your new life :)
Thank you! I just bought a Forte GT and love it in black and looks great with all the accents but I’ve had it for about 2 weeks and have been to the wash 3 times already
This makes me want to sell my black car
😎🤣
I have an all-black Nissan 370z that I had polished and ceramic coated and I agree with you that nothing looks better than when my car has been freshly washed in the early morning or evening light.
10000% brother
Just purchased a 2023 C43 AMG black on black with black rims. Need to learn how to keep it perfect since I’m gonna keep it for like 5-6 years
The analogy of a nagging black car that you still lovev cause shes that beautiful... had so much undertones imo and I find it hilariously accurate😭😆
Rainy days, night time, dusk, black is the best 😊
bro i wash my black car - then in 20 mins its all dusty again 😭
I want to cry :(
Same bro
Just bought a new black vehicle and this video gave me some ideas.
Nice congrats what car?!
@@carswithsonduren 2023 Nissan Rogue Midnight Edition. Having some issues with the Nissan Connect part of the vehicle but still need to know how to maintain it.
Awesome congratulations! Black car life is a tough life but in those moments during sunset it’s worth it ;)
As someone wittier than me put it, "Black is not a color, it's an everyday struggle." Or words to that effect.
Black cars are sooo beautiful but OH MY GOD YOU HAVE TO CLEAN IT like it's your part time job
So very true it's like another girlfriend ;)
Awesome video! Great to see some Canadian content!
Thanks my man and welcome to the channel!
People talkin bout some, “I’ll just sell my black car”
Imma do whatever it takes to take care of my baby
A dedicated man right here I like it 😎
Just got into a brand new 2021 black on black F150 STX package, oh boy is it sexy when it's clean!
Almost forgot, ditch the 'two bucket' system and spray the wash mitt with the pressure washer or hose pressure to rinse it off in between soaping. 👍👍
Very nice congratulations make sure you get a nice ceramic coating on it :)
@@carswithsonduren Thank you kind sir. I got big plans for tomorrow😁.
If my ‘16 Chrysler 300C could have the ability to read my mind and be able to have emotions, she would be feeling pretty hopeful and excited knowing she’s about to get a total “makeover” 😂 Thank you for sharing your experiences and helpful videos!
Still watching this even though all of our cars we own are silver. 😂
Great video, but I’d like to amend one point. DO NOT use a washing method where you put the wash mitt back into the soap bucket!! I only wash my or my clients’ cars with 6 separate wash mitts. I have a bucket of soapy solution with 6 mitts and a bucket that is empty. As I go around the car using a mitt, when I have used both sides of it on 2 panels it goes straight into the empty bucket. NEVER back into the soap. Conclusion? Even blind Freddy cans see that you will never introduce contaminants onto your paintwork from the wash bucket - NEVER. Try it and you’ll forget about the 2 bucket method you described.
I have been doing the exact same thing with 8 noodle micro fiber pads that I use to wash my car. I have a polished and coated all-black car and I have not instilled any swirls or scratches in my washing or drying in the 4 years I've been washing the car. I use a high-power leaf blower to dry the car for touchless drying.
You sir, are a genius! I'm buying 4 more mitts tomorrow!
I don’t care about the dirt as much I just care more about the scratches it make me so angry
I’ve had two black cars and never again. Medium silver/grey is a good compromise.
Thank you for sharing.
Anytime Marvin welcome to the channel 👍
Helpful
Still loving your R8 a few years later?
Looking at one myself - curious to what it's been like after watching your "Audi R8 Long Term Maintenance & Ownership Costs" posted in August 2018!
Funny you mention this Mark I am literally about to post a video in a week giving a 2-year update.
Make sure to stay tuned for that I go over every single detail you will want to know :-)
@@carswithsonduren I'm subbed and bell-notified :-)
Looking forward to seeing the update video. The R8 was the car that got me 'into' cars. I remember seeing one in downtown Calgary in 2009 - I didn't know a thing about cars at the time and I went home and Google image searched "red car with black side" until I found it. Didn't see Iron Man at the time or I would have known the name by then lol. The R8 started my love and appreciation for cars.
So we do share similar stories :-) let me just say I am out here right now with it and it couldn't put a bigger smile on my face
@@carswithsonduren that's rad! I've driven the R8 v8 model a few times already and had a blast.
Was looking at an 09 this time last year but the numbers just weren't working for me. Lot's changed since then, so we'll see. Looking into an 08 at the moment, though who knows. Has to be the right deal. Watched your video on things to be aware of for maintenance.
Ultimate dream car is the 458 Italia coupe - scratches every itch imaginable for me, though I can't wrap my head around $250k + CAD in my life just yet lol.
$70-80k CAD I can swallow a bit easier :P
How long should I wait after a new paint job to do ceramic coating
I would personally wait up to 2 months for all the gases to dissipate
Hi there, I am Kedar from India. Wish to know if ceramic coating would reduce the chances of scratches on car.
Yes I would say any ceramic coating is going to help reduce the risk of scratches and there are many different products on the market. I personally have been a big fan of optimum gloss coat, but generally any ceramic you get will give you some minor scratch resistant capabilities for minor scratches and swirls
Also remember to wash the back end of your car as the last thing you do (before you go to the buttom obviously) because the back end of your car is always the most dirty part of your car.
100% thanks for the tip Ben!
Great video! Excellent tips.
Thanks man hope you have a great weekend I'm definitely washing the car tomorrow it's going to be 20 degrees
Hey bro will ceramic coating help prevent clear coat scratches and swirls? I'm in Toronto and own a 2021 Veloster N
Nice welcome fellow torontonian! Yes ceramic will help prevent swirls and scratches but you should still obviously do everything you can to avoid it like two bucket method washing etc
@@carswithsonduren will do homie. i'm going for a paint correction then coating from a spot called ceramic pro in etobicoke next tues. how do u wash ur car over the years with ceramic coating, just hose down with water? or still two bucket method? thanks
Still two bucket method but if you need a quick wash you can simply pressure washer. Nice sounds great you're doing all the right things what color is your car btw ?!
@@carswithsonduren thing is i don't have a pressure washer (living in a condo) and I don't trust auto washes. my car is black loll
Okay so that's definitely going to be more difficult. I hear a lot of great things about optimum no rinse btw
changed my mind at 3 min thanks
😂
Hey man, do you have any tips if your car is wrapped black? For example, can/should you still use a ceramic coating? Polishing doesn't really make sense, right?
You can't polish anything that is wrapped but yes you can put a ceramic over it but you will need to make sure that specific manufacturer supports ceramics for wrapped cars.
How about if i just wrap my black car in black ....???? Will that work?
Black are the hardest cars to get clean red or grey is better to me
Red 🥰
It’s not a color, it’s a second job!
Agreed hahaha
Will applying a graphene coating prevent scratches from dust getting blown off and from washing.
Funny I'm actually doing a video about graphene Coatings coming up very soon. Long story short it's more marketing than anything
Stay tuned very shortly
@@carswithsonduren ok
Hey, does the black paint on your car have metallic flakes, or is it a flatter black (but glossy)? Thanks.
Slight metallic flakes
When it’s dry and waxed and it’s a sunny day, gawd damn it looks sexy.
Nothing sexier
@@carswithsonduren well maybe a curly haired blonde woman.
Bro my car is black and looks so good when I finish washing it but then looks so dirty so soon
The life you chose :-)
Can compound and polish done by hand get this result?
No you need the machine to get good results.
for a second i thought i accidentally clicked a tech video
Where im from the rates are so expensive id rather help create employment and take it to the car wash.
My black car gets dirty so fastt
But worth it everytime you see her at sunset
Pro tip
If you don’t have a tent or garage wash your car before the sun pull up or once the sun goes down
Great points :)
while I am watching this video, my car is collecting ton of dusts which I washed like 30 minutes ago.
Lmfao 😂
How to properly wash a porsche 911 black is unique in itself. suggestions?
It would basically be the same as this car :)
There are cars than there are black cars
Dude tint your windows!
Man tho it’s mandatory
wtf is a clay bar?
A literal bar of clay that you rub on lubricated panels to remove contamination.
I notice he washing his car in garage doss he have drain
Drains away from the garage.
A garage is better in som cases that way if it’s windy all that stuff blowing doesn’t get on your car while your working
😂