Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Blue85 · 10-25-2006, 10:13 PM

what u guys with black trucks use to keep them shiney and free of swirl and rub marks? seems like the first time i waxed my truck i got a lot of swirl marks

Stano · 10-25-2006, 11:20 PM

I use mothers carnuba wax. And Meguiers spray detailer in between. It does a nice job and last for lots of washings because thats what it takes to keep a black truck clean and shiny. Oh and if you have excess elbow grease that helps too. LOL

Rick Mills · 10-25-2006, 11:27 PM

I've used Turtle Wax "Black" or Carnuba on my '68. On my yellow '70 it's Carnuba or "Ice".

Blue85 · 10-26-2006, 12:10 AM

you guys use power buffers?

*72CSTC5* · 10-26-2006, 12:29 AM

So far the two guys that chimed in mentioned really good products. I have had good results with both. If you have semi deep scratches try that black colored turtle wax to remove some of the surface scratches. It works, we had a customer complain that we scratched his entire vehicle after we painted the hood and washed the entire vehicle, so I explained to him if we washed the whole truck why was the hood not scratched, he said he did not know. I told one of my guys to run to o'reily and we waxed with that. He thought we buffed the entire vehicle. After I told him what we did he felt stupid.

72freak · 10-26-2006, 07:29 AM

I owned 3 black vehicles and had little luck with any products long term.
You know what they say....everyone owns (1) black vehicle.....crazy people own 2...I really lost my mind and owned 3. I guess some of us are slower than the rest. I finally figured it out after #3....NO MORE FOR ME!!!!

Oh yea....I am really thick....I actually took a white vehicle and painted it black...oh well...its never too late to learn a lesson I guess!!!

junkyardjohn · 10-26-2006, 10:00 AM

I'M WITH YOU.. NO MORE BLACK VEHICALS FOR ME.

I JUST DON'T WANT TO WASH THEM EVERYDAY ANYMORE. NOTHING LOOKS BETTER THAN A CLEAN SHINEY BLACK TRUCK, BUT NOTHING LOOKS WORSE THAN A DIRTY ONE.
HEYYYY... NOW MAYBY FLAT BLACK OR DARK GREY PRIMER COLOR FOR MY OLD TOWTRUCK. WITH RED RIMS, A LOUVERED HOOD & & FLAMES.. GOTTA HAVE FLAMES... & AN OLD LOOKIN LOGO PAINTED ON THE DOORS.

JOHN

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2006, 10:33 AM

I have used the Zano Bro's products in the past since it gets so much fuss on the internet. Personally I didn't think it was any better than Meguiars products and it's a lot more expensive.

I normally use some sort of Meguiars product since they have a gazillion different formulas. Recently I tried their Quick Wax and had good results. It goes on like a quick detailer and comes of very easy. It's not going to give you long term protection, but with a black truck your going to be waxing often anyway so why be concerned...

**CPNE** · 10-26-2006, 10:59 AM

jimmydean · 10-26-2006, 12:07 PM

I will paint my truck satin at some point, only because it looks good 90% of the time and the body doesn't need to be perfect to look straight.

My wifes last car was black and was a huge pain in the ass. She tried to wax it herself and let it sit too long. There were white flakes EVERYWHERE. Never could get them out of the cracks by the weather stips and stuff.

**slomotion** · 10-26-2006, 02:05 PM

Meguiers quick detailer every two weeks as per the directions. Goes on easy, looks deep, and isn't long on protection but sure will bring up a streak-free shine!

beeftip · 10-26-2006, 02:25 PM

I've used Zaino and Meguiar's on our black car. Zaino is more expensive, but it makes for a very deep and glossy shine. It's an improvement over the Meguiar's in my estimation and it lasts longer.

With both products I've found that using a clay bar twice a year makes all the difference. Just don't drop it and try to reuse it. In fact, don't drop it. Claying gives you a really nice level surface which allows the polish to do it's work properly. The more level you get your top coat, the better the shine. It also helps get rid of minor scratches and swirls.

Darren

shifty · 10-26-2006, 02:29 PM

i know this will sound crazy, but one of my friends owns a paint shop and swears by using panty hose. i don't know if he uses it after the wax is buffed in or what, but he swears that panty hose will get rid of swirl marks.

Joe67 · 10-26-2006, 02:30 PM

I'm not black, but I use Zaino products on the vehicles I detail

A clay bar is a must have for any detail work. Invest in some nice microfiber towels for removing the product as well.

Jimbotronics · 10-26-2006, 03:11 PM

I use a product called Dri-wash. I've been using for about 7 years on both light colored and black vehicles (actually does better on darker vehicles that lighter). Anyone that's tried it loves it, if they didn't like it then they didn't use it right...

Apply with terry, remove with microfiber, stand back and admire shine.

**N2TRUX** · 10-26-2006, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimbotronics

I use a product called Dri-wash......Anyone that's tried it loves it, if they didn't like it then they didn't use it right....

And never ever apply it while your truck is hot. It's great stuff for a quick clean up before a show, but I learned the hard way about putting it on when the paint was hot. The truck was in the shade, but it still locked on my paint like glue....

CPNE-
That's funny right there, I don't care who you are....

Jimbotronics · 10-26-2006, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

And never ever apply it while your truck is hot. It's great stuff for a quick clean up before a show, but I learned the hard way about putting it on when the paint was hot. The truck was in the shade, but it still locked on my paint like glue....

CPNE-
That's funny right there, I don't care who you are....

thus is true - also a good tip is to apply product to the terry cloth first then to vehicle.

ProStreet68SB · 10-26-2006, 04:34 PM

I like to use a layer of EagleOne Nano wax, followed by a Layer of Meguiars nXt gen. Seems to come out pretty good, and that was on some with quite a bit of orange peel. But we did get lots of compliments on it. Which made me happy.

68GenIII · 10-26-2006, 04:43 PM

Im a fan of the Meguiars products. The NXT is good but I prefer the Gold Class.

projectking · 10-26-2006, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

damn strait

alblogg · 10-26-2006, 06:55 PM

Congrads Jimbo on 1000 posts.

72 CustomCamper · 10-26-2006, 07:00 PM

After talking with a friend that has been a profesional detailer for 25+ years, wax is the worst thing to use on a car. He said it's like rubbing a candle on it. The best stuff to use is an automotive polish...

1969C/10 · 10-26-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

wax is the worst thing to use on a car

I think it is far from the worst.

76bonanza · 10-26-2006, 08:31 PM

polish makes for a nice deep shine. wax helps protect paint and makes it easy to remove water spots and such. Both should be used for what they are good for. And clay bars are a must I agree

Ram-Man · 10-26-2006, 08:51 PM

Never touch it with rag or brush just go through the touchless washes the more you rub it the more scratches and swirls you are gonna get. 40,000 miles on my truck in this pic I know its only a Dodge

10-25-2006, 10:13 PM	#1
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax what u guys with black trucks use to keep them shiney and free of swirl and rub marks? seems like the first time i waxed my truck i got a lot of swirl marks __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

10-25-2006, 11:20 PM	#2
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: Black Trcuk Guys, what do u use 4 wax I use mothers carnuba wax. And Meguiers spray detailer in between. It does a nice job and last for lots of washings because thats what it takes to keep a black truck clean and shiny. Oh and if you have excess elbow grease that helps too. LOL __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

10-26-2006, 12:10 AM	#4
Blue85 Oilfield Trash Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Raymore, Sk, Canada, Earth Posts: 3,170	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax you guys use power buffers? __________________ 14 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 08 Dodge 3500 Mega Cab 87 Chev 3+3 4x4 80 GMC K10 High Sierra bone stock 70 Chevelle 350SS long term project 68 GMC 3ton Grain Truck/Garbage wagon 50 Pontiac 2 Door Coupe Project "I've got a shotgun rifle and a 4 wheel drive and a country boy can survive" Hank Jr.

10-26-2006, 12:29 AM	#5
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax So far the two guys that chimed in mentioned really good products. I have had good results with both. If you have semi deep scratches try that black colored turtle wax to remove some of the surface scratches. It works, we had a customer complain that we scratched his entire vehicle after we painted the hood and washed the entire vehicle, so I explained to him if we washed the whole truck why was the hood not scratched, he said he did not know. I told one of my guys to run to o'reily and we waxed with that. He thought we buffed the entire vehicle. After I told him what we did he felt stupid.

10-26-2006, 07:29 AM	#6
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I owned 3 black vehicles and had little luck with any products long term. You know what they say....everyone owns (1) black vehicle.....crazy people own 2...I really lost my mind and owned 3. I guess some of us are slower than the rest. I finally figured it out after #3....NO MORE FOR ME!!!! Oh yea....I am really thick....I actually took a white vehicle and painted it black...oh well...its never too late to learn a lesson I guess!!!

10-25-2006, 11:27 PM	#3
Rick Mills Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 351	Re: Black Trcuk Guys, what do u use 4 wax I've used Turtle Wax "Black" or Carnuba on my '68. On my yellow '70 it's Carnuba or "Ice". __________________ The Fastor Pastor '68 swb, 447 BBC/ 6-71 Weiand, Dual 950 Bigs Carbs/ 2 1/2" Header tubes - 4" collectors/ M-21 4speed: '70 swb; TH-400 - bagged & shaved. Looking for new engine or parts. Wife - Original {A Real Classic!}

10-26-2006, 10:00 AM	#7
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I'M WITH YOU.. NO MORE BLACK VEHICALS FOR ME. I JUST DON'T WANT TO WASH THEM EVERYDAY ANYMORE. NOTHING LOOKS BETTER THAN A CLEAN SHINEY BLACK TRUCK, BUT NOTHING LOOKS WORSE THAN A DIRTY ONE. HEYYYY... NOW MAYBY FLAT BLACK OR DARK GREY PRIMER COLOR FOR MY OLD TOWTRUCK. WITH RED RIMS, A LOUVERED HOOD & & FLAMES.. GOTTA HAVE FLAMES... & AN OLD LOOKIN LOGO PAINTED ON THE DOORS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

10-26-2006, 10:33 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I have used the Zano Bro's products in the past since it gets so much fuss on the internet. Personally I didn't think it was any better than Meguiars products and it's a lot more expensive. I normally use some sort of Meguiars product since they have a gazillion different formulas. Recently I tried their Quick Wax and had good results. It goes on like a quick detailer and comes of very easy. It's not going to give you long term protection, but with a black truck your going to be waxing often anyway so why be concerned... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-26-2006, 10:59 AM	#9
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10-26-2006, 12:07 PM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I will paint my truck satin at some point, only because it looks good 90% of the time and the body doesn't need to be perfect to look straight. My wifes last car was black and was a huge pain in the ass. She tried to wax it herself and let it sit too long. There were white flakes EVERYWHERE. Never could get them out of the cracks by the weather stips and stuff.

10-26-2006, 02:05 PM	#11
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax Meguiers quick detailer every two weeks as per the directions. Goes on easy, looks deep, and isn't long on protection but sure will bring up a streak-free shine! __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

10-26-2006, 02:25 PM	#12
beeftip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Marshall, WI Posts: 20	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I've used Zaino and Meguiar's on our black car. Zaino is more expensive, but it makes for a very deep and glossy shine. It's an improvement over the Meguiar's in my estimation and it lasts longer. With both products I've found that using a clay bar twice a year makes all the difference. Just don't drop it and try to reuse it. In fact, don't drop it. Claying gives you a really nice level surface which allows the polish to do it's work properly. The more level you get your top coat, the better the shine. It also helps get rid of minor scratches and swirls. Darren __________________ 1970 Chevy CST-10 3 speed manual (3 on the tree, baby! Woo Hoo!) GM Goodwrench rebuilt crate motor Manual Drum Brakes Permanently foggy windshield Weak Wiper Motor Squeaky Clutch and Brake Pedal Really Cool Green Paint It's for sale!

10-26-2006, 02:29 PM	#13
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,373	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax i know this will sound crazy, but one of my friends owns a paint shop and swears by using panty hose. i don't know if he uses it after the wax is buffed in or what, but he swears that panty hose will get rid of swirl marks. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

10-26-2006, 02:30 PM	#14
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I'm not black, but I use Zaino products on the vehicles I detail A clay bar is a must have for any detail work. Invest in some nice microfiber towels for removing the product as well. __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member Last edited by Joe67; 10-26-2006 at 02:31 PM.

10-26-2006, 03:11 PM	#15
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I use a product called Dri-wash. I've been using for about 7 years on both light colored and black vehicles (actually does better on darker vehicles that lighter). Anyone that's tried it loves it, if they didn't like it then they didn't use it right... Apply with terry, remove with microfiber, stand back and admire shine. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707



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10-26-2006, 04:34 PM	#18
ProStreet68SB The Engine Whisperer Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 770	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax I like to use a layer of EagleOne Nano wax, followed by a Layer of Meguiars nXt gen. Seems to come out pretty good, and that was on some with quite a bit of orange peel. But we did get lots of compliments on it. Which made me happy.

10-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#19
68GenIII Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL Posts: 257	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax Im a fan of the Meguiars products. The NXT is good but I prefer the Gold Class. __________________ 68 lwb to swb Cummins swap in the works. I promise it will be cool someday.

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10-26-2006, 07:00 PM	#22
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10-26-2006, 08:31 PM	#24
76bonanza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: St robert Mo Posts: 2,001	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax polish makes for a nice deep shine. wax helps protect paint and makes it easy to remove water spots and such. Both should be used for what they are good for. And clay bars are a must I agree __________________ 1968 c10 lowered 3" 4" 355/Th400 built by Hatfield racing in joplin MO

10-26-2006, 08:51 PM	#25
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: Black Truck Guys, what do u use 4 wax Never touch it with rag or brush just go through the touchless washes the more you rub it the more scratches and swirls you are gonna get. 40,000 miles on my truck in this pic I know its only a Dodge Attached Images

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