Hi guys, I j ust bought a gloss black nissan 350z and I am wondering what you guys would use to wash it and shine it up tires/paint/interior etc. and also what time of day you'd do this. I have heard to do it in the morning or as the sun is going down, but I am not sure which is true. Thanks a lot guys!!!
2007-07-26 08:13:32 · 7 answers · asked by GA 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The most important thing is to do it in the shade, especially if you are planning on waxing it. The surface should be clean and cool to the touch. Never wax a car in the direct sun. As far as washing, I go to a do-it-yourself car wash place for the washing, then hand dry it and drive home to wax it. I like Zymol wax, also Meguiar's and Mother's, but there are a lot of good ones out there and everyone has a favorite. If the paint has nice gloss already, then you really don't need a polish, just a good quality carnauba wax. I suggest going to someplace like auto zone and see what they have to offer...go with something that's safe for clear coat finishes. Can't beat Armor All on the interior; just make sure you don't get any on the pedals or steering wheel. I use Eagle One "Wet" or Armor All on my tires, but again, there are a lot of good quality tire shine products out there, in varying degrees of shine. Hope this helped.
2007-07-26 08:36:25 · answer #1 · answered by answerman63 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either time would be fine. During summer hours it is sometimes hard to get up before the sun starts shining bright & warming things up. So I would wash the car early evening as the sun starts going down. If its to hot out the car will dry before you get it washed & not only will you have to keep spraying it down but it will leave water/soap "spots". Remember to start from the top and work your way down to the tires! :) ....and congrats on the new car! my brother just got a black 350z also....Sharp!!
2007-07-26 08:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by rhyan09 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
early morning or late evening when the sun isn't out is the best time, never wash a black car in the sun or you will have a hellacious mess on your hands. The tires can be shined with Maguires hot shine tire spray and the paint can be waxed with imperial hand glaze.
2007-07-26 12:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morning would be better since the sun hasn't had enough time to heat up the surface of the car and its had the whole night to cool. In the evening, the paint is cooling off, but it can still be very hot if it was in the sun all day.
Honestly, all you need is shade and plenty of water to wash it anytime.
2007-07-26 08:22:54 · answer #4 · answered by qwiktruk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter as long as the surface is cool and you are not in the direct sunlight and the surface is cool.
If you have the chance, try the morning before the sun bakes the finish.
2007-07-26 08:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i usually wash my black car between 6-8pm, when the sun starts going down but still nice and cool out
2007-07-26 08:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by TwoLOUD 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
high noon baby !!! get that soap and wax sizzling on there , I just love the smell of cooking wax . Yeah, but seriously never in direct sunlight and try to do it when it is the coolest and lowest humidity .
2007-07-26 08:28:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋