Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2001 07:01:27 GMT From: Marc Escuro <mgescuronopsam.com> Subject: Re: 9-5 Saab in Black - Best way to wash etc.
On 9/24/01 1:48 PM, in article 98452cb4df555792266b6cde592dc00dnopsamymous.poster, "Joe S." <squirrelnopsamlon.alias.net> wrote: > Bought a black 9-5 Saab. Not my first choice color because I've seen how > the color wears on other cars. Anyway, it's what the spouse wanted so it's > in the garage. Dirt shows up quickly and I'm big-time concerned about > streaking and how ugly a badly finished black car can look if not properly > cared for. Any suggestions for washing, drying, waxing besides going to my > dealership and paying $100 for a wash 'n buff? Such as what kind of > products and tools and what not to use? I use a non-synthetic chamois and Armor All ZipWax. A regular "non-scratch" wash mitt also works too. After a year, my black 9-5 Aero still looks perfect. Of course, I do have to wash it about every 2 weeks, but I don't mind. No scratches whatsoever at this point. I'm just very careful with it. Now, I do have a few minor dings and stuff on the door, and a chip or two because of flying debris on the road, but that really is unavoidable. (darnit) -- Marc Escuro