2012stang5.0 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 (edited) I recently picked up a 2012 mustang gt convertible. Its black with flat black shelby stripes. My question os do black cars get a better shine with waxes or kits made for them, and what would be the best product to use? Edited August 12, 2015 by 2012stang5.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 On a brand new car, protect that finish with Liquid Paint Sealant and top with Patriot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Texas Moe Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Jeff, There's a lot of good info in this FAQ: http://www.adamsforums.com/topic/14851-faq-whats-the-best-wax-for-black-paint/?p=228119 Personally, the Brilliant Glaze and Americana wax make my black Tacoma look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tdm26 Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Really depends on the cars exposure to the elements etc... I think Brilliant Glaze over the top of Liquid Paint Sealant is amazing on dark colors. Top it off with Buttery, Americana or Patriot after that if you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 86lxjunker Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 If this is going to be your daily driver......My opinion would be Liquid Paint Sealant and then follow that up every 3 or 4 washes with HGG - that stuff is awesome - Love it on my wife's Black Honda Pilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 The key to a deep wet look on a dark color such as black is, first clay.... then polish for a swirl & scratch free paint then finally a carnauba wax such as Americana or Patriot Wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 chops1sc Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Welcome! There is not a product out there that can tell what color your paint is. Your results will depend on the condition of your paint/vinyl. The quicker you get it protected the better off you will be in the long run. Follow the advice of the people who have already posted and you will get great results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 rkj4243 Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Welcome Jeff, Follow the advice given above by Chris05GTO and you should be more than satisfied with the results. If you want further proof, check out a post I made regarding a black Corvette for photos and evidence. NOTHING beats a clean, detailed black vehicle! TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheWolf Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 And if the stripes are matte vinyl, use Quick Sealant on them before you apply anything to the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Norton Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 (edited) And if the stripes are matte vinyl, use Quick Sealant on them before you apply anything to the paint. QS probably works well on gloss stripes, but I prefer SVRT on matte stripes. Instructions and product recommendations for both stripe types are located here. Other recommendations for LPS, BG, and Americana/Patriot are spot-on. For best results, those treatments should be applied to properly prepared surfaces (i.e., strip wash, clay, and polish/correct first). Edited August 13, 2015 by Norton TheWolf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 2012stang5.0 Posted August 20, 2015 Author Share Posted August 20, 2015 Thanks everyone for your help. I brought the car used and the vinyl stripes are a matte finish or flat black depends who you ask I guess. It's not my daily driver. I will end up using a clay bar and put a sealant on it. Both of witch I've never done before. Out side of going slow and taking my time (something I always do) any other pointers would be appreciated with the clay bars and sealant. Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I recently picked up a 2012 mustang gt convertible. Its black with flat black shelby stripes. My question os do black cars get a better shine with waxes or kits made for them, and what would be the best product to use?
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