2k3 M45 Black on Black

[Calvenn]

My new whip out by the country side! Looking forward to hearing maintenance tips and contributing to this excellent fraternity!








Modified by Calvenn at 8:54 AM 7/20/2008

[viperatc1]

very nice!

[CakeDaddy]

I dig it the most big boi!

[Calvenn]

Viperatc1, CakeDaddy, I truly appreciate the welcome and comments.

CakeDaddy, your ride is something else! Very well done! Care to share some tips on how you keep your exterior clean, shiny and swirl free?

Viperatc1, any pics of your ride?

[CakeDaddy]

Viperatc1, CakeDaddy, I truly appreciate the welcome and comments.

CakeDaddy, your ride is something else! Very well done! Care to share some tips on how you keep your exterior clean, shiny and swirl free?

Viperatc1, any pics of your ride?

thanks for the props!

as for my clean, shiny, swirl free..... I recently posted this pic in the detail section. Notice the tall black 3M bottles...Good stuff!!!

...but I here is the short version on keeping this black M look fresh:

1. wash the paint with a good quality soap (i use wizards brand)2. after it dries I use an "extra cut 3M compound 1200 grit (part num. 06060) Use a good buffer with clean pads.3. Next, I use the "3M swirl mark remover" part num 06064 (this stuff is formulated for black cars and it a swirl rmover and wax I think) Apply with different pad on buffer.4. I use wizards shine master polish with a soft foam pad on the buffer.

note: I'm not expert, but I welcome any nay sayers and I'm open for new ideas.

I make sure I park my car against the sun to make sure that all my fine scratches/swirls are removed.

I recommend starting with a small section of the car like the rear trunk lid, also be careful not to burn these plastic bumpers if you ever use a buffer.

pic taken with the sun off the rear quarter panel

go get this stuff if you have a black car


Modified by CakeDaddy at 12:15 PM 7/20/2008

[Calvenn]

1000 thanks partner! My first time owning a vehicle with black exterior paint. Previous vehicles were all white (Talk about going the opposite direction ). This will definately be handy information. Time to start exercising some of these tips. I shall let you know the results.

[lfj2025]

Cake, do you have a good supplier for the 3m products?

[CakeDaddy]

Cake, do you have a good supplier for the 3m products?

Well...I have a buddy that works @ Napa Paint Store and a detail shop who gets it for me at cost, plus his store discount He owed me a favor or two, so.... These are 1 quart bottles I believe and the 3M swirl remover retails at $39 and the 3M extra cut runs for 49, but I've seen it for less online. If had to purchase them at cost, I'd do so in a heart beat. It's well worth it, but shop around for the best prices

Look here:

Always cheaper online.swirl mark removerhttp://www.repaintsupply.com/p...l.cfm&extra cut 1200 grit compoundhttp://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_perfectit_3000.cfm
Modified by CakeDaddy at 9:25 AM 7/21/2008

[lfj2025]

Thanks for the info. I have a salesman that wants to get my business I'll see what he can do.

[CakeDaddy]

Good deal. Make sure you use a blue foam pad to do the final seal & wax if you have a buffer. Be aware that the other pads (yellow, orange, etc..) are cut pad and should only be used during the compounding process.

Take a look at how these pads are color coded/graded:http://www.autogeek.net/pc-foam-pad-kit.html

[THT]

Welcome to the black/black Y34 club!

[Calvenn]

Thanks everyone! It's a great honor to be part of this group.