Skip to content
  • Home
  • Autos
  • Audio
  • Bikes
  • Batteries
  • Detailing
  • Oils
  • Parts
  • Questions
  • Roof Boxes
  • Scanners

Washing a Black Car Without Scratches On It

Written BySteve Riley Hours Updated on21/04/2023
Black-Cars-How-To-Wash-Them-Withour-Scratching-Them

How To Wash a Black Car Properly

I hate washing my car. I love my car to smithereens; I love my big, black and beautiful car. But still, I hate washing time. I have found myself a perfect carwash that gives Dark Angel (that’s my car’s name), a perfect wash.

Table of Contents
  • How To Wash a Black Car Properly
Black-Cars-How-To-Wash-Them-Withour-Scratching-Them
Washing a Black Car Without Scratches On It 3

However, once in a while, I make time to wash the car myself and show some tender loving care. If you have a new black car, you will be delighted to learn that you have a new baby. You have to be extra careful with every little move you make.

Every careless move shows on the body of your car. You are going to be constantly punished painting, waxing and buffing sessions.

04/10/2023 2:21 am
  • WEICA Ceramic Wash & Wax Car Soap for Black Car
    WEICA Ceramic Wash & Wax Car Soap for Black Car Clean & Shine in One Step,Rich Foaming Car Shampoo(Works with Foam Cannons,Foam Gun or Bucket Wash) Safe for Cars,Trucks,Motorcycles,RVs,16.9 fl oz
    • ✅SPECIALLY R&D FOR BLACK CARS >> Black Bright Car Shampoo is infused with nano SiO2,black wax factor, brightening factor, This is the quick and easy way to clean, shine and protect your vehicle paint, use it on uncoated cars to increase water bead hydrophobicity or use it on
    $ 16.99
  • Touch Up Paint For Cars, Quick And Easy Car Automotive
    Touch Up Paint For Cars, Quick And Easy Car Automotive Paint Touch Up For Car Scratch,Two-In-One Car Paint Scratch Repair, Car Scratch Remover For Deep Scratches, Car Auto Touch Up Paint (Black)
    • Efficient Car Scratch Remover - Quickly fix unpainted or paint drop areas on your car with our touch up paint for cars. Minor scratches can cause significant damage to your car's appearance and lead to rust. Our black car paint scratch repair seamlessly integrates with the original car
    $ 11.99

A couple of weeks ago, my four-year-old son decided to surprise me while I was napping, with a car wash. She used a rough cloth that had my beloved car looking all scratched up and with horrible swirls everywhere.

I didn't cry, I mean sure I shed a couple of tears when she wasn't looking. What I wanted to do was wail long and loud and asks her to pay for the horrible damage.

One thing you need to understand about owning a black car is that everything on your car's body shows, every scratch, every dent or even flaking off. But why?

Because under that black exterior, is a white/silverfish body that hugely contrasts against the black color. Armed with this knowledge, learn how to clean your car without causing any damage to its beautiful body.

I've learnt the hard way with Dark Angel. I could write dozens of memoirs on the garage visits and numerous paint jobs we've been through, but today is not the day.

There are a few ways to wash your car and leave no scratches on it.

Hose it down.

When we were kids, my dad let us wash his car with a hose, Saturday morning. He said never to touch his car exterior with anything but water from the hose. We’d hose down the car in five minutes and spend the next hour hosing each other down.

Life is fun when you are a kid who doesn’t own a black car to take care of. Anyway, I learned from my dad that hosing down a car and letting it dry in the sun is a perfectly proper and acceptable way to wash your car.

If you are a clean freak who loves to scrub up on everything to be sure it is clean, then you can start your cleaning right after hosing. Using a high-pressure hose to clean off the loose dirt works best.

If your hose at home is not high pressured, you may opt to use one at the car wash. Grinding grit into your car's surface is what you do when you use a cloth before hosing. All it does is make fine scratches and horrible swirls on the body.

After you have hosed it down and cleaned it up well, leave it out to dry under the sun, or even just under a shade.

Use good quality cleaning materials.

This, I learned the hard way when that little girl surprised me with the wash. Remember that part where I said a black car is like a baby?

Well, would you wash your baby with a dirty, rough cloth? No? Great.

So, ensure you get a good quality microfiber cloth that you only use to clean your car. Do not use it to clean other surfaces as it could transport dirt particles that could damage the car.

Whatever fabric you use, must be soft and highly absorbent so that it does not affect the paintwork.

To dry off the freshly washed body, use an equally absorbent and soft cloth. Pat down the car with it as opposed to dragging it across the body. It will ensure no swirls or scratches are left on the body.

As for the detergent, use cleaning products designed for cars. Some harsh products may affect your car's paint job. The keyword to dealing with your black car's wash day is gentle. Everything must be gentle, a gentle detergent, gentle fabric, and your own gentle hands.

  1. Wax your car.

I said I hate washing my car because I do, I loathe it. On the other hand, I love waxing it. I can’t get enough of waxing my Dark Angel and watch him gleam and shine like the Dark Angel he is.

Wax on your car's body can be a real lifesaver. I exaggerate a little there, not quite lifesaving but a lot like sunscreen. Wax is to cars, what sunscreen is to humans.

Black cars cannot live without wax. If you are not waxing your black car as often as you should, then you are setting yourself up for real trouble.

It gives your vehicle a layer of protection against easy scratches, a water-resistant coat, and the sun rays. Besides, it keeps it looking shiny and sleek, just as it was when you bought it.

Use a good quality wax that will not mess up your car’s paint job. Bad quality products will have your car paint susceptible to easy scratching and peeling or flaking. Make waxing a significant part of your car cleaning routine.

See how your wives stick to what looks like a crazy skincare regime? You must have one like that for your car, and stick to it religiously. Waxing must be a part of that regime.

  1. Two Buckets.

Two buckets of what? Are you wondering? Of water, is the obvious answer? Have one bucket to soap down the car and another one to rinse it off from.

When soaping ensure you dip your cloth deep into the water before soaping a different section of the vehicle. The deep soak ensures the grit does not remain on your washcloth.

My neighbor taught me the two bucket method. One time, he was washing his car with his regular two buckets. He got on the phone for a couple of minutes, and his twin boys got into one bucket each.

Just there talking kiddy gibberish in their buckets, their daddy getting off a phone call and staring in disbelief. I laughed myself silly as I helped him get the kids out of the buckets, and taught myself a new way to clean my car.

There is a multi-mitt way which is a bit similar to the two buckets. In his case, you are going to used different hand washing mitts on different sections of the car.

Once one has cleaned a specific section, change to another. The point is that no mitt gets back into the water after a wipe down. I could never do this one because I do not possess that kind of patience.

I also do not think washing so many mitts after washing my car is exciting. My mum loves cleaning her car this way. She’s old, with lots of time and patience at her disposal and I could not compete with that so I will stick to my buckets.

Automatic Carwash

If you cannot, for some reason, wash your car by hand, then the carwash is the next best place for you. Before you settle on a carwash for your car, you must do proper research on methods they use to clean the cars.

Do not go for a carwash that uses brushes, unless you are sure that they are soft-bristled brushes that will not cause scratches on your car. Put into consideration the quality of wash products they are using too.

If they are too abrasive, they may scratch and make swirl marks on the body. Catch me dead in a scratched and swirly car, not my Dark Angel.

Touchless carwash is best for black cars. Like we said earlier, hosing down under high pressure is an efficient washing method in itself. Spending a few extra bucks just to keep your car extra clean is well worth the spend so go right ahead.

Scratches on your car are not cool.

Keeping your black car free of scratches at wash time is a daunting task. You are constantly on the lookout for silly little marks on that black body. However, we have established by now that owning a black car equals owning a baby or a pet, right?

Once you establish a proper wash and care routine for your car, it is going to reward you by always looking squeaky clean and free of hose hideous scratches and swirl marks.

Scratches on your cars are an outward show of your carelessness as a driver and as a car owner. Do you graze past gates, other cars in the parking lot or do you have a terrible track record at the police station n bumping up against their cars everywhere you go?

If you do, then it will show. Accord your car all the love and respect that you accord yourself. This way you are obliged to keep it clean, and in gentle ways that will not leave it sad and looking miserable.

04/10/2023 2:21 am
  • Ferraycle 2 Packs Car Wash Mitt 5 Finger Microfiber Wash
    Ferraycle 2 Packs Car Wash Mitt 5 Finger Microfiber Wash Mitts Auto Car Dusting Gloves Double Sided Cleaning Gloves for Kitchen Home(Blue and Black)
    • You're Provided: you will get 2 pairs of car washing mitts in 2 different colors, 1 pair of each color, and the adequate amount and various colors can meet your daily use and replacement demands
    • 5 Finger Mitts: the microfiber wash mitt is designed in 5 finger style,
    $ 11.99
  • AUTODECO 40Pcs Car Wash Cleaning Kit with Foam Gun Sprayer
    AUTODECO 40Pcs Car Wash Cleaning Kit with Foam Gun Sprayer Black Canvas Bag High Power Handheld Vacuum Wash Mitt Sponge Towels Brush Window Scraper Duster Complete Interior Exterior Car Detailing Set
    • 40PCS CAR WASH KIT: 1 low-pressure foam gun with twist nozzles, quick coupling & leaking-proof tape, 1 vacuum with long cord & 5 attachments, 3 drill brushes, 1 windshield cleaning tool, 1 spray bottle, 2 drill polishing pads, 1 polishing pad connector, 1 woolen polishing pads, 1 wash
    $ 46.99

Related posts:

Sorry No related posts.

Post Tags: #Car Detailing
Questions

How does a car dealer make money: Information and challenges

Car dealerships are a lucrative business whose profits go beyond just buying and selling cars, new...
Read More How does a car dealer make money: Information and challenges
13/03/2020
Categories Questions
TagsCar Tips
kobalt-vs-craftsman-tools-review-finding-the-right-toolset
Tools

Kobalt vs Craftsman Tools Review- Finding the Right Toolset 

Kobalt VS Craftsman Hand Tools The following Kobalt vs Craftsman review is designed to offer sufficient...
Read More Kobalt vs Craftsman Tools Review- Finding the Right Toolset 
09/01/2020
Categories Tools
TagsCraftsman Tools, Tools
ULEZ London 2023 Problems and More
Autos

Exploring ULEZ London 2023 Problems and More: A Deep Dive

In this article, we will take a deep dive into the ULEZ London 2023 expansion and...
Read More Exploring ULEZ London 2023 Problems and More: A Deep Dive
29/08/2023
Categories Autos
Tagsulez
Questions

Edelbrock 1406 Performer Electric Choke Carburetor Review

Edelbrock 1406 Performer Electric Choke Carburetor Review The Edelbrock 1406 Performer 600 CFM (Square Bore 4-Barrel...
Read More Edelbrock 1406 Performer Electric Choke Carburetor Review
14/11/2020
Categories Questions
TagsElectric, Reviews
Choosing The Right Wax For A Black Car
Questions

Best Ceramic Wax for Black Cars

Choosing The Right Wax For A Black Car After a few years of normal wear and...
Read More Best Ceramic Wax for Black Cars
28/04/2023
Categories Questions
TagsDPF Filter
Transmission head to haed
Autos

4L80 vs 4L85 Transmission Head-to-Head Comparison

4L80 vs 4L85 Transmission Comparison As a pair, these two transmission systems represent a commitment to...
Read More 4L80 vs 4L85 Transmission Head-to-Head Comparison
10/09/2022
Categories Autos
TagsTransmission

Affiliate Disclosure

We are an affiliate. We hope you like our recommendations! Just so you know, we may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this website. Thank you for using our links, it helps to grow our website.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Statement

© 2023 MotorBeast Motorbeast.Org

Manage your privacy

To provide the best experiences, we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.

Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time, including withdrawing your consent, by using the toggles on the Cookie Policy, or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen.

Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Statistics

Marketing

Features
Always active

Always active
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
Manage options
{title} {title} {title}
Manage your privacy
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage vendors Read more about these purposes
Manage options
{title} {title} {title}
Scroll to top
  • Home
  • Autos
  • Audio
  • Bikes
  • Batteries
  • Detailing
  • Oils
  • Parts
  • Questions
  • Roof Boxes
  • Scanners
Search