Products for black car

[Belle427]

What have others used they could recommend to keep a black car looking good?
The car is a 2006 Golf in solid black, I've just had it back from a light detail so most scratches and major swirling have been removed.
I've seen some poor boys products on offer at my local factors, was thinking of trying them out and trying to keep the same brand for everything.
I like a clean car but am not too fussy, I'd prefer a one step polish/wax rather than a separate polish then wax etc.
Thanks in advance.

[Dermot O'Logical]

Poorboys Black Hole, topped off with Nattys Wax.

[trickywoo]

Two bucket wash, big (clean) microfibre dry and a final spray and wipe over with SONAX Xtreme Brilliant Shine Detailer will do you for a year.

Pretty much no matter your routine you'll need to think about tar / fallout removal in addition once a year or so.

[scratcher_]

When you say "light detail" - How far was it taken? Did your detailer give you any recommendations?
If it's been machine polished and a good layer of protection applied, all you'll need to do is keep on top of washing it safely for a good while.
A good pre-wash.
Thorough rinse.
Two bucket method wash.
Rinse the car with an open hose.
Then pat dry the last bits of standing water.

As far as products go, you can use anything you like.
Poorboy's Super Slick and Suds is a nice shampoo.
Their QD+ is good for a final wipe down to remove water marks and things.
A quality microfiber drying towel will help a lot in keeping swirls at bay. The Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe hmgets my vote.

[Slammedorion]

Poorboys black hole followed by Blackfire all finish paint protection

[Belle427]

scratcher_ said:

When you say "light detail" - How far was it taken? Did your detailer give you any recommendations?
If it's been machine polished and a good layer of protection applied, all you'll need to do is keep on top of washing it safely for a good while.
A good pre-wash.
Thorough rinse.
Two bucket method wash.
Rinse the car with an open hose.
Then pat dry the last bits of standing water.

As far as products go, you can use anything you like.
Poorboy's Super Slick and Suds is a nice shampoo.
Their QD+ is good for a final wipe down to remove water marks and things.
A quality microfiber drying towel will help a lot in keeping swirls at bay. The Auto Finesse Aqua Deluxe hmgets my vote.

Car was clayed/machine polished/waxed. I had a few recommendations such as collinite 476 but I saw the poor boys products locally and they were reasonably priced.
Thanks all for the input so far.

Edited by Belle427 on Monday 24th April 20:40

[mcg_]

if most the defects are out, could use auto finesse tough prep and then tough coat.

[Gio G]

In between washes, I have got into the habit of using Zaino Grand Finale on my black A5 for the last few years. Seems to give it such a deep shine. I get so many comments from strangers and friends after I use it.

I suspect there are a hundred better products out there, but this works for me...

G

[Slammedorion]

Cleaned the other day using Blackfire again

[Nedzilla]

I use poorboys black hole followed by poorboys nattys paste wax. Dodo juice purple haze is also a good wax to finnish on black.