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barry4838 · 07-12-2007, 11:05 AM

Have an 07 black S2K and was curious what you guys use for detailing...... how to get out swirls and what's the best wax and polish for our cars.

kgf3076 · 07-12-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by barry4838

Have an 07 black S2K and was curious what you guys use for detailing...... how to get out swirls and what's the best wax and polish for our cars.

If you're REALLY serious, ZAINO...otherwise, when I want to do a protective wax, I use Meguiar's or Mother's.

gomarlins3 · 07-12-2007, 11:55 AM

I have tried Zaino and Mother's side by side on my hood and found no difference. Mother's is a two step process (put on, take off), while Zaino's is a mulit step process. I switched to Mother's.

S2000dude · 07-12-2007, 07:13 PM

Barry - nice color, congrats !

It depends how serious the swirls are but I'd say your best bet at removing those fine line scratches is with an orbital buffer like a Porter-Cable. With the right combo of pad and swirl remover you can do an A-1 job.

(Can be done by hand of course, just harder and lenghtier process).

I use mostly boutique products from internet stores like Classic Motoring Accessories and Specialty Motoring Products (to name just a few). Pinnacle products, Poor Boys or Clearkote are all very good.

OTC you can't go wrong with Mothers or Meguiars.

As far as the final step product (just a 10 cent term for wax!) your choice is either carnauba or synthetic. Again, most OTC products are fine especially one called ICE.

Hope this helps !

Ghostface · 11-07-2007, 09:53 PM

omfg i have the same year s2000 and SAME PROBLEM

i unfortunately bought the car like that.... was deceived by the light /shade when i took it home, dealer refuses to fix now.

bobby2002S2K · 11-08-2007, 04:54 AM

My buddy used that liquid Ice (advanced auto sells it)stuff its like a 3 step thing, I think.Anyways, he has a black evo and it had bad swirls. That Ice stuff worked really good, best stuff i've ever seen. His car turned out like showroom cond.

DJJSR · 11-08-2007, 06:27 AM

Meguiers has some stuff called Scratch X. Worked well for me.

crazwhiteboy · 11-08-2007, 07:33 AM

yea man i've had my black on black S for two days now and i've already washed it twice, the first time due to a wrong turn that made me end up on a dirt road, the second was after the first wash and dry the spot free rinse didn't wash off and i had spots all over my hood, i'm probley gunna head to auto zone and pick up some maguiers wash, wax, interior cleaner, and tire shine since i've always been told that's the best in the main market. good luck and enjoy the ride

marksrice · 11-08-2007, 04:18 PM

Don't want nothin' black but a Cadillac....Iceberg Slim

07-12-2007, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
barry4838 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	black carsI hava a Have an 07 black S2K and was curious what you guys use for detailing...... how to get out swirls and what's the best wax and polish for our cars.

07-12-2007, 11:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,649	I have tried Zaino and Mother's side by side on my hood and found no difference. Mother's is a two step process (put on, take off), while Zaino's is a mulit step process. I switched to Mother's. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

07-12-2007, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
S2000dude Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Spring Lake Hts, NJ Posts: 240	Barry - nice color, congrats ! It depends how serious the swirls are but I'd say your best bet at removing those fine line scratches is with an orbital buffer like a Porter-Cable. With the right combo of pad and swirl remover you can do an A-1 job. (Can be done by hand of course, just harder and lenghtier process). I use mostly boutique products from internet stores like Classic Motoring Accessories and Specialty Motoring Products (to name just a few). Pinnacle products, Poor Boys or Clearkote are all very good. OTC you can't go wrong with Mothers or Meguiars. As far as the final step product (just a 10 cent term for wax!) your choice is either carnauba or synthetic. Again, most OTC products are fine especially one called ICE. Hope this helps ! __________________ you've just entered a dimension of sight & sound and high Revs. You've entered the V-Tec Zone ! 2005 NFR - good bye ol' friend 2008 Laguna Blue - welcome to my garage ! My first car - 1956 Studebaker Hawk !

11-07-2007, 09:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ghostface Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington D.C Posts: 96	omfg i have the same year s2000 and SAME PROBLEM i unfortunately bought the car like that.... was deceived by the light /shade when i took it home, dealer refuses to fix now. __________________ 07' S2000 Berlina Black

11-08-2007, 04:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
bobby2002S2K Wisdom begins in wonder. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lorton,VA Posts: 575	My buddy used that liquid Ice (advanced auto sells it)stuff its like a 3 step thing, I think.Anyways, he has a black evo and it had bad swirls. That Ice stuff worked really good, best stuff i've ever seen. His car turned out like showroom cond. __________________ I still cant get my foot off the floor and its been over a 2yrs now

11-08-2007, 06:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
DJJSR Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hooterville Posts: 1,676	Meguiers has some stuff called Scratch X. Worked well for me. __________________ Don

11-08-2007, 07:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
crazwhiteboy Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 15	I Feel Ya yea man i've had my black on black S for two days now and i've already washed it twice, the first time due to a wrong turn that made me end up on a dirt road, the second was after the first wash and dry the spot free rinse didn't wash off and i had spots all over my hood, i'm probley gunna head to auto zone and pick up some maguiers wash, wax, interior cleaner, and tire shine since i've always been told that's the best in the main market. good luck and enjoy the ride

11-08-2007, 04:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
marksrice Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 27	Don't want nothin' black but a Cadillac....Iceberg Slim

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