so i got a black/black automatic coupe a week and a half ago.. it was the only 2003blk/blk i could find near me so i took the chance and got it.. it was on the lot for a while and i guess has been washed several times by the dealer.. there are a lot of scratches in the paint that are noticeable in bright light.. the dealer said i can take it to them anytime and they will use a buffer to try and get them out. i took the car with scratches, cuz like i said it was the last one around..this is my first car so i don't know much about detailing and such. is a buffer on a new car a bad idea? Will i be better off trying to get out scratches by hand myself? wen i'm wiping off the wax and buffing the car, is it ok to go in circular motions or no? i know never to use circualar motions when washing..i guess these questions should go in the detailign section.. but anyway should i get the dealer to buff my car?

btw i'll probably using maguires..crystal guard or zaino sound more appealing to me, but i'd rather not buy online.. thanx for any feedback

 

I had scratches on my black coupe too. Or should I say swirl marks. You can use the black color wax to cover them up. It does look better. But if you get it buffed out, I hope the guy that does it knows what he's doing because if he doesn't, it will really screw it up. I might suggest that he do a small section for you, so you can see what the results will be before he does the whole car.

G35C Aero/Prem/6M

 

best bet is to use some Zaino, Porter Cable 7636sp, Orange Pad from properautocare.com. Use Z5, Z6, Z5, Z6, Z2 and then Z6 and the car will look good.



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Could have just waited for a new 04 one to come ><... Use Zaino.

Black / Black 2004 GcoupeMT. Premium. Splash Guardz.

 

Zymol wax works pretty good against the swirls...others i dunno and i've never seen Zaino product in the auto shop...weird huh.

2004 G35 Coupe 5AT
Black/Graphite Ltr
Tire Pkg

 

Hey bro, check out autopia.org it answered all my questions about car detailing.

 

Swirl marks on a black car are common. It's one of the harder colors of paint to keep smooth. On my old car I used black wax, it did wonders! I would suggest having them detail it, buff out all the scracthes, then apply a couple coats of wax. And the black wax is always nice.

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