As difficult as it is to maintain a black car, I think it's worth it. (I've only had a black car for a month, so let's see how long this feeling lasts )

 

I'm curious as to the detailing habits of people...

Do they put in the hours required weekly to clean it - or do they pay their way out with a $8.50 touchless car-wash?

 

Well for me washing it is the easy part. Waxing/polishing is the part that takes the time. It's not uncommon for me to spend 6-8 hours on my car on the weekend. I am just waiting for a little warmer weather to arrive so I can put my first coats of wax on after a long winter.

 

When I say clean - yes specifically I meant the hours and hours to wash, dry, wax, tires, etc...

Really tough on my knees when I use to do it myself years ago. (And I was a kid back then)