COLOUR OF A TVR
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Some work with a DA should sort out most of the swirls ,holograming ect.. as long as the paint is not too bad to start with or you can put it in to a detailer and it will come back better than new so work that in to your price.
And dont use a evil sponge after the paint has been corrected use a wash mit and the 2 bucket method to cut down grit contamination.
And dont use a evil sponge after the paint has been corrected use a wash mit and the 2 bucket method to cut down grit contamination.
Should have sent you over here for all you paint correction needs washing ,claying ,wax,polishing info great fourm.
Scotty
www.detailingworld.co.uk
Scotty
www.detailingworld.co.uk
scotty_d said:
Some work with a DA should sort out most of the swirls ,holograming ect.. as long as the paint is not too bad to start with or you can put it in to a detailer and it will come back better than new so work that in to your price.
And dont use a evil sponge after the paint has been corrected use a wash mit and the 2 bucket method to cut down grit contamination.
I found using a hose with a jet nozzle on and a bucket of warm water/suds much better at getting rid of contamination And dont use a evil sponge after the paint has been corrected use a wash mit and the 2 bucket method to cut down grit contamination.
Black TVR's are now worse to look after than any other black car . . . which makes them an absolute bugger to keep looking really good.
It's the worst colour for showing up any dirt. If you've got silver wheels then they end up looking worse somehow because there's little light from the paint work.
I wouldn't have my Griffith any other colour, but if you do the miles, be prepared for hours of cleaning/polishing/washing to get it looking good.
The satisfaction however, when you do get a black car looking really good I think outweighs the saem effect I can get on a lighter coloured car. It's very satisfying spending the time to get the finish. I think because they show the dirt more than other cars, you end up cleaning it more and because you're cleaning it more you've got to so careful how you clean it.
DW is a great site for learning stuff from and I'd also recommend it. You'll soon know what Snow Foam is, what is a 2 bucket method, what's a dirt gaurd, a wash mitt, a quick detailer, the difference between polish and wax, how to remove swirls (the absolute pain of owning a black car), how to use an orbital polisher etc etc etc .. .
About every 9-12mths I strip all wax etc off my car and re-apply it all correcting what swirls I can as I go. After that you have to pain stakingly clean it carefully to ensure you don't put the swirls back in. However when touring Europe I end up in Supermarche style car washe doing the best I can every couple of days or so as the back of my car get's really oily etc with no cats and lot's of miles.
The products that have made the biggest difference to how my car looks are sealers/glazes that you apply after polishing, then apply a really good wax and then a further sealant. You can then easily use a quick detailer to top up the finish after washes. The sealer/glazes are what add a real depth/wet look finish to the paint and the wax over that just protects it all. The better the glazes are applied the better the look.
HTH
It's the worst colour for showing up any dirt. If you've got silver wheels then they end up looking worse somehow because there's little light from the paint work.
I wouldn't have my Griffith any other colour, but if you do the miles, be prepared for hours of cleaning/polishing/washing to get it looking good.
The satisfaction however, when you do get a black car looking really good I think outweighs the saem effect I can get on a lighter coloured car. It's very satisfying spending the time to get the finish. I think because they show the dirt more than other cars, you end up cleaning it more and because you're cleaning it more you've got to so careful how you clean it.
DW is a great site for learning stuff from and I'd also recommend it. You'll soon know what Snow Foam is, what is a 2 bucket method, what's a dirt gaurd, a wash mitt, a quick detailer, the difference between polish and wax, how to remove swirls (the absolute pain of owning a black car), how to use an orbital polisher etc etc etc .. .
About every 9-12mths I strip all wax etc off my car and re-apply it all correcting what swirls I can as I go. After that you have to pain stakingly clean it carefully to ensure you don't put the swirls back in. However when touring Europe I end up in Supermarche style car washe doing the best I can every couple of days or so as the back of my car get's really oily etc with no cats and lot's of miles.
The products that have made the biggest difference to how my car looks are sealers/glazes that you apply after polishing, then apply a really good wax and then a further sealant. You can then easily use a quick detailer to top up the finish after washes. The sealer/glazes are what add a real depth/wet look finish to the paint and the wax over that just protects it all. The better the glazes are applied the better the look.
HTH
My Tuscan is dark navy blue and yes, it would have looked much better if the undercoat had been dark.
A couple of years ago I bought my wife a nice new black SLK.
Neighbour was renovating his house so it kept getting covered in cement dust.
My wife got someone to clean it and you have never in your entire life seen such a mess.
Swirls !!!! it may as well have been washed by a flock of play school children.
Had to just walk away laughing.
Wont be buying another black car in a hurry.
A couple of years ago I bought my wife a nice new black SLK.
Neighbour was renovating his house so it kept getting covered in cement dust.
My wife got someone to clean it and you have never in your entire life seen such a mess.
Swirls !!!! it may as well have been washed by a flock of play school children.
Had to just walk away laughing.Wont be buying another black car in a hurry.
Here are a few pics of a Supra a mate of mine did in black to give you a idea of what can be done over a day or 2
car was not too dirty but first thing was to Snow foam it to get any lose dirt of then 2 bucket method hand wash dry and Clay bar the whole car and all the other prep work that goes with it.
Couple of before shots not much shine or gloss to the paint
Some close up shots of the swirls
After a good few hours of work you an start to see the deep gloss return
Some final shots of the whole car
And it is one quick car its running 550bhp
car was not too dirty but first thing was to Snow foam it to get any lose dirt of then 2 bucket method hand wash dry and Clay bar the whole car and all the other prep work that goes with it.
Couple of before shots not much shine or gloss to the paint
Some close up shots of the swirls
After a good few hours of work you an start to see the deep gloss return
Some final shots of the whole car
And it is one quick car its running 550bhp
Edited by scotty_d on Wednesday 7th April 09:31
scotty_d said:
Here are a few pics of a Supra a mate of mine did in black to give you a idea of what can be done over a day or 2
car was not too dirty but first thing was to Snow foam it to get any lose dirt of then 2 bucket method hand wash dry and Clay bar the whole car and all the other prep work that goes with it.
Couple of before shots not much shine or gloss to the paint
Some close up shots of the swirls
After a good few hours of work you an start to see the deep gloss return
Some final shots of the whole car
And it is one quick car its running 550bhp
That's a very rude car.............. car was not too dirty but first thing was to Snow foam it to get any lose dirt of then 2 bucket method hand wash dry and Clay bar the whole car and all the other prep work that goes with it.
Couple of before shots not much shine or gloss to the paint
Some close up shots of the swirls
After a good few hours of work you an start to see the deep gloss return
Some final shots of the whole car
And it is one quick car its running 550bhp
Edited by scotty_d on Wednesday 7th April 09:31
I'd give it a zymol anyday............;)
DonkeyApple said:
Nothing to add really.
I have a Moonraker black T350 and when clean it looks awesome. When not clean it doesn't.
Lazy punters go for silver. Black
must be the choice of champions
I also have a moonraker black t350c and after a couple of hours work it does look great but it is hard work to keep it looking it's best Im using auto glym products.I have a Moonraker black T350 and when clean it looks awesome. When not clean it doesn't.
Lazy punters go for silver. Black
must be the choice of champions
Another Tvr owner in our club got his Tuscan, dark blue detailed last year and I parked beside him at a show and even with auto glym products, mine looked a lot better in black. I've had other black cars in the past and knew the nightmare they are to keep clean, but spending some time in the garage with my Tvr is the next best thing to driving it.
My elise is in mclaren orange with black trim etc and I think this is an amazing colour combo but even more expensive than reflex paint. Every time I take it out, someone comments on the colour!
Edited by the jollyrodger on Thursday 8th April 05:43
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