mikes_s2000

I was wondering how well your cars paint has held up over time. I saw my 04 Black in the sun today and noticed lots of little scratches and swirls, although I think the swirls are from the dealer detailing the car, that I did not notice in the shade or and a cloudy day. The car is only 2 weeks old.

So for people who have had black for a few years do you find that most of the little fine scratches even the fine white ones come out with a good polish and wax or does the problem compound itself as the car gets older?

I almost got red thinking it hides more but I did see an 03 red S2000 in direct sun light and it too showed scratches and the same spider web patterning that my black did so I figure other than silver all dark colors show swirls and scraches w black being the biggest pain in the a$$. My detailer wanted to kill me for getting black.

I'm hoping most of that stuff will come out with a quick trip to my detailer and not be permanent. I'm still glad I got the black but I just don't want people to look at it up close next summer and think it looks like crap.

Mike
2004 Berlina Black S2000

Poindexter

It all comes down to how well you take care of the car - it doesn't matter which color your car is. Swirl marks are going to happen unless you use certain products. there is a section on S2Ki about washing your car - check it out

I'm not sure this is the answer you are looking for - I hope you are not looking for reassurance that you bought the right color - if you need that, come join the DARK SIDE

SpeedxRacer

I have a 03 Berlina and I take GREAT care of it. It all comes down to how much time you devote to detailing your car. Microfiber towels are a must if you dont want those swirls and a nice finish using zaino always helps me.

Saud2k

always wax the car...it helps lessen the swirls
people here like ziano...i never tried it, but i guess its good for the paint

dayves2k

I have a 2000 w/ below 20,000 miles on it

I use all Mothers products and try to follow the below

Wash Weekly
Intensive Detailing: Jambs, under-hood, emblems, etc. Monthly
Paint: Pre-wax cleaner/polish Bi-annual
Paint: Sealer/glaze Every 8-12 weeks
Paint: Wax Every 8-12 weeks
Trim Weekly
Apply correct preservative, protectant, clean cracks Monthly
Wheels Bi-weekly
Bead to hub, polish wheel & lugs Every 2-3 months
Tires Monthly
Full dress, scrub bead to tread Monthly
Glass: Clean Weekly
Polish, clean along seals Monthly
Interior: Vacuum Weekly
Clean stains, vacuum trunk, etc. Monthly
Leather: Condition Monthly
Thoroughly clean leather surface and recondition Every 2-3 months

[ I just love cleaning my S...you know have some brew or soda....listen to some tunes in your garage and just get to know your S inside and out...every curve etc....

Poindexter