Genesis owners with black paint - any regrets?

[dg_moore]

My 09 Genny is Black. I recently found the kit in the link below at Autozone. Haven't tried it yet, but will this weekend (weather permitting). Mods, if this is considered spam, PLEASE delete it!

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Turtle-Wax-Black-Box-includes-12-oz-each-Pre-Wax-cleaner-black-carnauba-wax-and-spray-detailer/_/N-26sh?counter=77&itemIdentifier=209229_0_0_&target=shelf

Let us know how this works. I'd be particularly interested in their claim about removing swirl marks - I've tried all kinds of stuff with poor results. I'd be pleasantly surprised to learn that this stuff works.

 

[newman]

Let us know how this works. I'd be particularly interested in their claim about removing swirl marks - I've tried all kinds of stuff with poor results. I'd be pleasantly surprised to learn that this stuff works.

In my experience you need to use a Dual-Action orbital polisher to effectively remove swirl marks. Doing by hand is both very taxing and hard to do well.

I have not used Turtle wax before (this looks to be a better higher-end product than what one normally sees from them) but my guess is that in conjunction with a DA polisher that it should do the job if the swirl marks are not too bad.

Cheers,
Newman

 

[Delphunkey]

I love it, but I avoid puddles like the plague. Winter is a sad time for me, cause as soon as it’s clean it’s dirty again.

I’m lucky that I have a detailer in my office tower, so it gets washed a minimum 4 times a month...you really can’t beat the elegance of a clean black car.

 

[mdaecher]

My black on black Genesis looks awesome most times - other times, just need to take some time to clean it. But, I will buy same combo on next one

 

[EXBMWGUY]

I am resigned to loving black cars, currently owning two - Black R-Spec and black Volvo XC60 T6. Living in Minnesota, they are much more difficult to keep clean than in in mild climates. The new definition of insanity.

 

[LA Genesis]

No regrets with my 2012 Black with saddle interior. I think Black looks classy on a luxury car. I'm very fond of the saddle interior and get compliments on it.

If you wash your car weekly (yourself or at a carwash) and you are not anal, get Black.

If you're anal get the Titanium with Saddle. That was my runner up choice and I think it looks great.

 

[slaugrc]

I used the Black Box on my car for the first time over the weekend. REALLY impressive I must say. Also really time consuming. I would have bought charcoal gray if it were available, but I'm happy with the black.

 

[mcginnpm]

Black's all I ever buy. First car was a black Saab 900 Turbo. Second car was a repeat of the first, just 5 years later, after I'd worn out the first Saab. Third one was a black Volvo S70. Motorcycle was a black Suzuki Katana 750. Now it's a black Genny.