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    Just signed up

    Always used Meguiars casually on my cars in the past, but have just taken on an 08 AMG Mercedes with a black paint job.

    Figure I will be spending some time on the forum learning how to care for it. Never realised how much hard work it is to keep a black car looking good!
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    to MOL Sandpit

    Start reading these great articles
    How To Articles - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
    http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?33-How-To-Articles


    And some great how to video's
    Meguiar's Videos - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
    http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?134-How-To-Videos
    Quik Tips, Ask Meguiar's, Shop Talks, TV Commercials, Special Projects & More.


    How do you apply your products? Hand, 6''or10'' orbital, DA, Rotary

    Post up a pic of your Black 08' AMG.
    ''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
    You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
    Test Hoods Are Cheap And Most Of The Time Free

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      Thanks stang_crazy.

      Did the whole car by hand last weekend using SwirlX and Ultimate Paste Wax, and my arm was so sore I could barely lift a beer!

      Can't have that happening, so I have ordered a G220v2 (the 220v version of the G110v2) and will do it the right way next time

      I'll be spending some time looking over the articles and videos for sure. Thanks for the links.

      Here's a photo. Looks good from a distance, but some real issues when you get closer

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        Nice looking car buddy!!

        I love a Black vehicle! Now think what new level of reflection your going to give that paint.

        Remember though to clay first to remove the above surface contaminants that are bonded to the paint, then get something like Ultimate Compound (UC) and clean in and under your paint. And take your time on these 2 very important steps, because the cleaner you get it the better it's going to reward all your hard work your putting in to it!

        And I would go over it with Ultimate Polish (UP) just to add some polishing oils back to your paint to give it that little pop and that deep dripping wet shine! and apply 2 THIN applications of your favorite last step products (LSP) You don't have to wait the recomended 12 hours just let cure ( do the swipe test) and apply another very thin coat!

        And the most IMPORTANT thing of the whole thing... Show us plenty of before and after pics
        ''USE THE LEAST AGGRESSIVE PRODUCT TO GET THE JOB DONE RIGHT''
        You Don't Know What You Can Do Until You Try '' TECHNIQUE IS EVERYTHING''
        Test Hoods Are Cheap And Most Of The Time Free

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          Welcome. You have a great looking ride. Good idea investing in a DA. They are worth the money.
          99 Grand Prix
          02 Camaro SS

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