My MME gets dirty so quickly

[billy_at]

this ceramic soap will do wonders. use this before deciding on a ceramic coating. it's that good at getting the water to bead and keeps your side windows clear.

Oooh this looks very nice. Thanks for the suggestion - I'll give this a try.

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[billy_at]

I picked up a California Super Duster at my friend's recommendation. It works really well! Definitely cuts down on the number of full washes needed and should make a big difference with your black paint.

This looks really helpful too. Is there a good way to clean it to make sure it doesn't drag dirt and dust along the clearcoat?

 

[Olds442]

best $11 i spent in 2020.


and i have a half a bottle left.

 

[Clicker]

I don't have a black MME but a couple of coats of ceramic polish, a garage and a daily use of a California Car Duster and my rapid red stays dazzling!

 

[Pushrods&Capacitors]

This looks really helpful too. Is there a good way to clean it to make sure it doesn't drag dirt and dust along the clearcoat?

In short, no. If you are picky, and don’t want fine scratches in your clear, you’ll never rub a dusty car with anything. Especially a dirty/dusty black car. The ceramic products will allow you to spray off the dirt/dust without even using a wash mitt.

 

[Kabish]

this ceramic soap will do wonders. use this before deciding on a ceramic coating. it's that good at getting the water to bead and keeps your side windows clear.

I'm not a fan of Aromor products in general, but I might try this out and see how it works. I'm planning on washing my cars tomorrow and it looks like my local Auto Zone sells it so I'll give it a go.

 

[MachEnation]

Love this thread -- had a black car before but SOMETHING about this black makes it look FILTHY after 24 hours. My last black car just seemed more "dull" I guess so it hid it better. Don't get me wrong, this is a great--but deep--black. I've parked next to other "black" cars that look gray in comparison. If I ever get another one, I'm going for silver--lowest maintenance color I ever had on a car.

 

[Mach1E]

It’s partially the black color, but like I said, my windshield has the same problems.

Have you tried Rain-X for the glass?

 

[Pibbman]

one thing that i use, and i do highly recommend it to everyone regardless of whether your car is coated, is this specific car wash solution.

i watched this video and was eager to try it.




this ceramic soap will do wonders. use this before deciding on a ceramic coating. it's that good at getting the water to bead and keeps your side windows clear.

ceramic coatings are great, and i do recommend doing them to keep a car clean(er). but i took my old FX and washed it with this and it renewed a bead finish some 11 years later.

i do not work for, and am in no way affiliated with armor all companies in any way, shape, or form. but i do think this soap is great. it's $11 at wally world, try it.

I also got a shadow black like OP. I got this at the store this morning and just finished washing the car. Looking forward to seeing how it does!

 

[pt19713]

Just note, most ceramic and SiO² coatings increase static and attract dust, although when it rains, most of it will flow off making the car fairly clean again (accept the rear bumper).

If the car is only slightly dirty, try using a rinseless wash since it'll be faster than a traditional wash. I recommend Wolfgang Uber Rinseless or Optimum No Rinse.

 

[deadduck]

Um, you do know it’s black, right?

 

[Chainspell]

This looks really helpful too. Is there a good way to clean it to make sure it doesn't drag dirt and dust along the clearcoat?

The duster is covered in a wax that absorbs particulates. If you use it for just dusting (lightly dragging, not scrubbing) you won’t cause any scratches. I use mine daily and don’t have any scratches.

It might just be marketing material but they claim it actually works better the dirtier it is (with dust - not rocks and stuff!)

 

[woody]

Been using California car duster(CCD) for many years on various clear coated cars. Works great, never a scratch. It will eventually wear down/loose wax. I then purchase another one. I have a new one for my MME.
Colorado is a dry climate which lends itself to regular CCD usage.
I was apprehensive about clear coat when it first became the normal paint years ago. Consequently approached it cautiously with inexpensive clear bras (now called PPF and expensive) first.
My MME is my first venture with ceramic coating. It is being applied as I write.
I expect thereafter to use the CCD and water to keep it clean. Trust that to do the trick.

 

[billy_at]

Have you tried Rain-X for the glass?

Yes, the car wash solution we use has Rain-X in it.

 

[Kabish]

Works great, never a scratch

People will have a different definition of scratch. I can pretty much guarantee a dust mop with debris on it is going to add micro scratches. So long as you are moving in one direction the scratches will be pretty hard to see and more than likely not noticeable. However, it will still be doing a little damage to your paint.

If your car has any type of debris on it, dirt, dust, poop, whatever if you touch your car without a lubricate its going to scratch. Its not going to look like someone ran a key down your car, but its still would be leaving scratches.

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