The biggest problems with dark colored cars is a) they show dirt like no other, and b) they show scratches like no other.

Unfortunately, because of B, unless you want to be polishing with SMR every few weeks, you can't get some sort of rag or quick-wipe that'll remove dirt kicked up onto your car. I suppose that you could just spray some quickdetail on and wipe it off with a microfibre cloth, but you still run a huge risk of scratching your car, because those spots of mud/crud/dirt that you're talking about include tiny particles of rock that are just DYING to dig into your paint and leave some nice, purdy swirl marks that'll show up whenever the sun hits your car.

 

congrats on choosing the finest colored RSX :wavey:

 

congrats on choosing the finest colored RSX :wavey:

:iamwiths:

 

Orlando sux for dark cars. I know I have been living this nightmare for 2 years. Friends all told me, who the hell in their right mind would buy a black car with black leather in Florida.

 

you can keep a spray bottle mixed with car wash soap and water - wet up the affected area - wipe it down, and another with just water to rinse the area . . . then spray detail it when done . .
the above is for dirty areas . . .

less dirt (more like dust or rain water residue)
then dust it first with a duster or good thick m/f towel, and then detail spray . . .

hope that helps ?

and to answer all the other questions - yes some products are better on darker cars, some better in hotter climates - some make it easier to remove the stuff you are talking about . . .
bt thats a product specific thing, and also a matter of how you care for and prepped the car as well . .

this thread could get very very long . . .

lets see what your fellow EBP'rs have to say . . I like the ABP better

 

LOL, at first I thought you were talking about me!

Coming away from a metallic red car and now having my EBP, I found it really tough to keep this bad boy clean. Almost made me reconsider my color choice.

Now since I've had it for awhile, I find it's not too difficult to take care of as long as I'm not too anal!!! The summer weather here is yielding less pollen which keeps my car looking a lot better.

Keeping your car nice and waxed frequently will make sweeping off dust easier, and dirt won't stick to the surface as much. I use Meguiar's Gold Class or Zymol wax to give it a nice luster, and I find by using a California Duster, the dirt and dust just glide right off.

If you can, purchase the Big Blue drying towel. It works like magic, and the reason I suggest this, is b/c you can kind of use it to buff the car while you're drying...gives it a nice clean shine. This is a great prep to applying wax.

Always remember that dirt will show up more on a darker car, and will need more maintenance then a lighter one, that is just a fact of life.

Hope that helps.

Jane

 

the beauty of the color of my baby is that it can b lighter in the sun yet darker in cloudy weather, which i personally love

i have a fundamental problem with towel drying or any type of cloth drying...in my opinion, it's unnecessary and risky...risky b/c depending on the towel, how clean it is, etc, yer just gonna scratch the crap outta it...even the Absorber i'm a lil scared of...so i use a leaf blower to dry my baby...u'd b surprised how successful it winds up being since it gets in all the cracks, crevices, nooks, and crannies a towel just can't get to...no rubbing or friction of any kind, which means less worry about scratching

just my $0.02

 

The surface of the car will not get scratched with the right towel, especially Big Blue, IF your car is clean. Sure, if there is debri, you could be moving around particles on the surface which could potentially create scratches.

Agreed, the Absorber sucks. I do not like how that thing sticks to my paint and dragges itself across it. Something about that "swimming cap" type material just gives me shivers on what it may be doing to my paint. A lot of people swear by it though.

I've gone back to using the Cali blade in combo with Big Blue. The surface of my car is very clean after I wash it so it's not something I worry about.

Leaf blowers are nice if you have access to them. Unfortunetly, most of us do not.

 

Leaf blowers are nice if you have access to them. Unfortunetly, most of us do not.

Toro PowerSweep Blower available at any Home Depot...$33..."Toro Power Sweep is lightweight and easy to handle. It's perfect for general clean-up around the yard, deck, patio or in the garage. It is the highest rated electric blower (without a vacuum) by a leading consumer magazine. At 140 mph, this great product has the power you need to make lawn and yard clean-up chores easier for you. With great features like the exclusive Cord-Lock system and weighing only 5 lb., it's tough to beat the Toro Power Sweep."

any more brain busters???? LOL

 

LOL, I'm still sticking with my towel. Fits nicely in any drawer and is soft like a baby's butt.

I'd only buy the leaf blower to dry the car, not to blow leaves...so for me it's kind of a waste. I don't have a lot of room to store more stuff. I always thought leaf blowers were kind of gay, anyway. Guys who use 'em always get the leaves out in the middle of the road (and onto cars that pass by) and then it goes right back where it was anyway. :dontknow: I do think the leafblower would be nice for drying up the areas under those side mirrors on our RSX. Don't know if you have that problem since you have a CL.

 

Is there a way to prevent dirt from sticking on my car, while the car in front of me is spraying me or my tires kicking dirt up? I tend to get light colored spots all over.

If there isn't a good way to prevent it, what's the easiest and safest way to polish the spots off the car without having to clean the whole car? This is something I have to do nearly everyday during the rainy season, so a quick solution like rubbing with a certain type of cloth is what I have in mind.

What products work best for you on this color? I've read different posts on different products, but I wanted to see if it also depends on their car color.

For me, Zaino Z1+Z2+Z5 make a great base layer that protects your car and makes it easy to clean of dirt. I use the California Car Duster to wipe off loose dirt and dust, and it works great, without scratching my paint.

For touch-up spots, Z6 is a good spray on, wipe off solution, using a microfibre cloth.

For full-body cleaning, with a good layer of Zaino on, you can just rinse off the dirt - it'll wash off easily.

 

I do think the leafblower would be nice for drying up the areas under those side mirrors on our RSX. Don't know if you have that problem since you have a CL.

on the CL's, our trunk linings, door handles, mirrors, door jams, basically everywhere is a potential bad spot since the car was built here in the states and poorly put together...we got some major gaps in body panels and sh!t that Japanese assembled vehicles don't have

 

Disappointed with thread title.

I want to clean EternalBlue..........

 

Disappointed with thread title.

I want to clean EternalBlue..........

LOL... sponge bath? what? :spin:

 

LOL, at first I thought you were talking about me!

Are you strictly a wash and dry kind of girl, or do you need a little buffing too? :laughing:

 

:shakehea: Oh, behave.

I like my nails buffed from time to time, thanks for asking.

 

congrats on choosing the finest colored RSX :wavey:

damn straight!