Water Marks on Black ES
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Water Marks on Black ES
I have a black 2009 ES. I knew that black was a high color to maintain, but I don't mind b/c I wash my car at least once a week and sometimes more. Anyway I have these small water marks on various places on the car now. Has anyone figured out how to get rid of these marks? I tried wax, but got no results. The water marks are not obvious unless you look closely, but they are annoying.
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I use Meguiar's Gold Class™ Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner and nothing else. I like the suds and it doesn't seem to take off the wax. One thing I thought of is that I tend to wash my car in direct sunlight, which may not be a good idea, maybe washing it in the shade is better. I have not tried Mr. Clean or the Vinegar and Deionized water. Vinegar seems kind of harsh don't you think?
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You may need to have a professional detailer polish / wax the exterior and then just try and maintain best you can with info listed here. I have 3 dark cars after having three white cars in my "fleet". Will go back to white or silver next time.
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If you can avoid washing your car, you are better off. Water ages your surface and all trim attached. Many detailers never wash their cars, including myself. Instead, use a clean damp cloth to wipe your car off, being sure to rinse it out several times as you go along. This, coupled with a good coat of wax every few months and you shouldn't have too many spotting issues.
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+1 garsarno, I'll never have another dark colored car, too much trouble and they fade !
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Well I can understand some concerns about never buying a black car, but IMO there is no better color than black. I don't mind keeping it clean and working at it. I have three other cars that are non black and I wash them as much as do I my ES 350. I'm just into clean vehicles and can't stand the sight of a dirty car . I see many ES 350's out on the road that are begging for a wash, really disgusting IMO. I think it would be extremely difficult (if not impossible) to keep your car clean by just going over it with a damp cloth. Never heard of that actually. What about rain, mud, dust, bugs, road grim, etc? Seems like all you would be doing is rubbing more dirt into the paint resulting in severe scratching. I think I'll pass on that one.....
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I concur LexPaul...i own black es330 and nothing like luxury black car kept clean . Just takes work and passion about wanting to look clean. I know it is just an opinion but I'm not buying the point about putting water on vehicle, doesnt make sense but to ea it's own.
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Well I can understand some concerns about never buying a black car, but IMO there is no better color than black. I don't mind keeping it clean and working at it. I have three other cars that are non black and I wash them as much as do I my ES 350. I'm just into clean vehicles and can't stand the sight of a dirty car . I see many ES 350's out on the road that are begging for a wash, really disgusting IMO. I think it would be extremely difficult (if not impossible) to keep your car clean by just going over it with a damp cloth. Never heard of that actually. What about rain, mud, dust, bugs, road grim, etc? Seems like all you would be doing is rubbing more dirt into the paint resulting in severe scratching. I think I'll pass on that one.....
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