swirl marks and fingerprints?

[Zoomie]

Black is a heart breaker. Go to Griot's web site. People use his stuff on museum quality Ferraris and Pebble Beach Concours winners. a little pricey, but there is a lifetime guarantee. They have a show room in Fife, WA. His stuff salvaged a paint job on my Vette that the savages at Bret Chevrolet in Kent, WA tried to pass off. Do all this AFTER you make the dealer make it right! Also, if you want black to REALLY look like wet licoriche, go to the Zaino web site. It's kind of tricky to apply, but that wet look is worth it.

Cheers!

[Hmmm2]

Here is some more mention of the claybar. BlueHUMMERH2 had posted a link under another thread (Happy Halloween under General Topic)regarding Halloween night pranks to vehicles:

Recommended products:

For something like an egg beating, you need to look for cleaning products that are made to tackle harmful substances, yet are still easy enough that the average consumer -- not a detailing expert -- can use them. One such product line is the Clay Magic Detailing Kit (approximately $14.99). There?s some advantage to using the original six-patented clay bar to really give your car that showroom finish, as well as to repair any damages caused by flying eggs and other projectiles.

Another good option might be to look at swirl-removing products. Although these products are usually geared toward removing damage caused by abrasive materials (such as a wool pad), they could possibly take out some of the markings left by the egg. Look to products such as Auto Magic XP Swirl Remover (approximately $24 for 1 gallon).

http://autos.aol.com/article/general...25164309990002

[BlueHUMMERH2]

Wow, maybe I actually posted something useful!

Black is the most difficult color I've ever tried to take care of. My ex's H3 was black. I used Meguires waxes on it, and Meguires soap. I always liked the results, and they are reasonably priced and easy to find. Never tried most of what's recommended above.

My biggest word of advice is NEVER take the car to one of those washout bays at the local carwash. And if you really have to, DO NOT use the brush that foams. 2/5 times it will usually scratch the paint horribly.