On a black car, would using the Chemical Guys Black Light and then the V7 give a great deep shine and can I apply easily by hand? If by hand is a foam applicator better than the microfiber applicators? Also, I have an issue with smudges, etc when waxing...don't notice it in garage until i pull it out in sun...am I using too much wax? How do I apply by hand and only use a dab...seems like I have to use more to get it to spread out? And does applying by hand cause the spider web/swirls? For some reason I got the feeling that applying waxes and then buffing the wax off would cause them so I thought I would just use spray waxes and apply more often since they don't last very long, but i thought that way i would not be buffing a coating of wax off and causing swirls, etc.

I guess the big question is this...on a new car can i expect to see all that big of a difference when detailing it between one brand and another, considering all the waxes and sealants, etc out there?

Any help appreciated. By the way up to 1300 miles..not too bad considering I picked it up October 28th.

 

Mine is black as well. I'm having success, here's what I do:

Each time I wash:
- wash using a foam gun, quality car wash liquid, quality real sheepskin mitt, lots of water (with filter screens in the hoses). All dirt and dust particles are the enemy. I use compressed air and a blow gun to dry out crevices, and dry with high quality microfiber. Apply Mequiars Ultimate spray wax after each wash.

Every 6 to 9 months, no more than a year:
- clay bar the car, dry, then use Blackfire Wet Diamond paint sealant, then a high quality liquid wax, then Mequiars Ultimate Spray wax. I start from clay bar because it removes everything.

Good Luck. It's a labor of love..

 

You'd be better off applying the Black Light with a DA. Then, after it cures, buff out with a high quality MF towel. Next apply a coat of Lava with a DA, again, buff out with MF towel. I don't have any pics, but I have seen pics using this combo and method and they turn out incredible. Use V7 on top of that. When buffing out, try to go in a single direction with the MF towel. Black Light should last around 6 months before a reapplication is needed.

 

Definitely! The advantage to new paint is that it "shouldn't" have a lot of swirls or other marring. When properly detailed with good products, it will absolutely look better than with cheaper stuff.

 

Ughh, just got a black 2013 GT, it's tough to keep clean. Other people seem to think the paint looks great, and it really does.... but I notice a lot of very light clearcoat scratches from the dealership washes/detail jobs. I'm thinking about having a professional detailer correct all the hairline scratches/swirls and then cover it with a high quality wax. That way I'll know in the future if I'm actually the one causing the scratches! I read on another forum that somebody said that black isn't a color, it's a part time job... That's the total truth!! I've never had a black car before, and wow is it a labor of love!

 

That's certainly one option. I can tell you right now that you shouldn't look into professional services unless you're really comfortable with how you're taking care of your baby. Once you have the maintenance supply and techniques down (2 bucket wash, quality microfiber, etc), then it's a nice idea to look into having your car perfected.
Without a doubt you're an enthusiast owner looking to take care of his baby - and for that I solute you.