Black Wax

[Jager]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

You do realize that this is nothing more than their standard product with some black pigment in it?

Yes I do realize that... Instead of little white specks on the bumper and frunk lid, from using other wax products, I have little gray specks using Black Wax.

[Perfectlap]

Originally Posted by Jager

Yes I do realize that... Instead of little white specks on the bumper and frunk lid, from using other wax products, I have little gray specks using Black Wax.

those white specks dissolve with heat and moisture. What do you mean by road rash? I know this term from cycling but its a whole other story.

If you mean scratches, short of getting out the orbtial buffer with the right pad and abrasive polish, the best trick is to layer a few coats of a high quality sealant, give some time to cure maybe 6 hours and then add a few layers of durable synthetic wax. That will fill in the swirl channels until heat and rain wash it away after a few weeks depending on the weather.

But in general if you want to make a dark colored car shine more, use a carnauba wax like S100 or Souveran. Although carnauba longevity is limited.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by Perfectlap

those white specks dissolve with heat and moisture. What do you mean by road rash? I know this term from cycling but its a whole other story.

What I mean by road rash is the paint damage caused by the sand, stones, and other crap that wind, cars, tractors, and trucks throw or drop in front of us as we are moving down the freeways and highways. Most of these paint destroyers come from vehicles in the other lanes and most of my driving is on freeways or highways with multiple lanes. In fact two weeks ago a pick-up truck in the right lane (I was in the left) tossed-up a rock that put a chip in my windshield. The little nicks and marks in the paint are too deep to buff-out and to me it’s not bad enough for a new paint job... yet. I have over 266,000 miles on the Jägermobile and I’m sure most of you don’t have all the little marks in your paint as I do.

Below is a close-up picture of the area right beside the passenger headlight, another area the Jägermobile has some road rash. The first picture was taken before applying Black Wax, the second picture after applying Black Wax. My experience when using other waxes little white nicks show-up when the wax dries. With Black Wax the little nicks are not noticeable for a couple weeks now.

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[Teddyonine]

Originally Posted by Jager

What I mean by road rash is the paint damage caused by the sand, stones, and other crap that wind, cars, tractors, and trucks throw or drop in front of us as we are moving down the freeways and highways. Most of these paint destroyers come from vehicles in the other lanes and most of my driving is on freeways or highways with multiple lanes. In fact two weeks ago a pick-up truck in the right lane (I was in the left) tossed-up a rock that put a chip in my windshield. The little nicks and marks in the paint are too deep to buff-out and to me it’s not bad enough for a new paint job... yet. I have over 266,000 miles on the Jägermobile and I’m sure most of you don’t have all the little marks in your paint as I do.

Below is a close-up picture of the area right beside the passenger headlight, another area the Jägermobile has some road rash. The first picture was taken before applying Black Wax, the second picture after applying Black Wax. My experience when using other waxes little white nicks show-up when the wax dries. With Black Wax the little nicks are not noticeable for a couple weeks now.

First time I've used he black wax- really happy withe results . No flecks in the paint or around the drunk, doors etc...

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[jb92563]

I use the Turtle "Black Box" kit for my black boxster and its fantastic. It has carnuba wax in it apparently and lasts about 3 months in the hot California weather.

The kit comes with Black pigmented carnuba wax, a detailing and touchup spray and a remover/cleaner.

The only thing I'd add is a clay bar for perhaps a yearly claying.

Its good at hiding minor scratches and even stone chips on the front bumper.

Seems like few if any products can duplicate a good carnuba waxing.