[CU2] Black car, what to do?

**arthhtra** · 07-02-2009 05:42 PM

Good Luck mate, I never knew of swirl marks until i got my black Cu2. Had a silver car before which i wipe with a dirty towel. THe paint still looks like new dispite 7 years old. While the black... you'll find out soon

**buddah51au** · 07-02-2009 07:12 PM

I agree 100%. Unless you have lots of free time & you enjoy detailing cars I dont believe they are a practicle long term proposition. But in saying that nothing looks better than a freshly detailed black car. 5 to 10 years down the track you may wish you had chosen a different colour.

Originally Posted by arthhtra

Good Luck mate, I never knew of swirl marks until i got my black Cu2. Had a silver car before which i wipe with a dirty towel. THe paint still looks like new dispite 7 years old. While the black... you'll find out soon

**denot** · 07-02-2009 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by buddah51au

5 to 10 years down the track you may wish you had chosen a different colour.

hahahah no buddah! after 5-10 years, it wont be black no more... when I hand it down to my wife, it will have diff colour

so its a win-win for me?

**buddah51au** · 07-02-2009 09:44 PM

so what will u do, respray it pink or something.......lol. Realistically, if you maintain it properly with the right waxes & or glaze treatments it should still be in reasonable condition, but that will take a lot of effort on your part, or find a good detailer. If you like you could contact bob jones on this forum as I believe he does detailing. At least he could lead you in the right direction. He gave me some advice & the car is 1/2 done at the moment, I will finish it tomorrow.

Originally Posted by denot

hahahah no buddah! after 5-10 years, it wont be black no more... when I hand it down to my wife, it will have diff colour

so its a win-win for me?

**denot** · 07-02-2009 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by buddah51au

so what will u do, respray it pink or something.......lol. Realistically, if you maintain it properly with the right waxes & or glaze treatments it should still be in reasonable condition, but that will take a lot of effort on your part, or find a good detailer. If you like you could contact bob jones on this forum as I believe he does detailing. At least he could lead you in the right direction. He gave me some advice & the car is 1/2 done at the moment, I will finish it tomorrow.

hahaha not pink for sure...

anyway I'll have to try my best to keep the car in the best condition then...