I notice that this forum consists of people who seem to be much more experienced with the
S2k than my local Honda dealer. While my S2k itself performs really nice (except maybe for the known tranny bugs) the black color starts to bother me. Every tiny scratch can be seen on the finish. Isn't there any working way to seal the surface without having to do it again every few weeks. Any experiences with certain polish-products and polymer sealants?
My other car is black-metallic and there are no problems to keep it looking perfectly so I also thought about asking my Porsche-dealer about recoloring my S2k. Did anyone here do this with his/her car?
As I notice that there seem to be some troubles with Porsche owners in the US regarding the acceptance of the S2k I'd like to add that there will always be such problems if you meet the wrong guys. I got the same problem here when I drive my S2k. Especially some boxster guys seem to be quite arrogant. But not every Porsche-owner got to be your enemy. In my opinion the 911 is an outstandingly-built, really fast and luxurious car which is virtually idiot-proof to drive but lacks the unique race-car feeling the S2k offers. There are different concepts behind the two cars. Thats why I also bought the S2k. The boxster seems more like a cheapo-911 to me than a real roadster. My congratulations to every S2k-owner. I absolutely love both of my cars - no matter which company made them!

 

What do you drive in the winter? Which 911 did you get C2, C4, TT? I would imagine that if you have a s2k, you did not get the cabriolet...

Was that your first 911? I wondered how they compared to the older versions...

They are still one of my all time favorite cars.

 

Ah, 911 - the REAL Porsche!

 

My neighbor has a beautiful blue 2000 Cabriolet. The paint has fine scratches in it that were not there when he first got it. The reason? Our local and very expensive hand car washes. A dropped towel, snatched up and used again, a washed towel which retains small particles, each works like sandpaper.

The answer? Care for the finish yourself. When I got my black S2K it was covered with small scratches. The dealer had its crew wash the car every day or so. I hand compounded the car with 3M rubbing compound. Then used Mother's polish, scratch remover, swirl remover, carnuba wax and then the spray on Showcar finishing wax. I do this every month or so, when I have nothing better to do on a Sunday. The finish on my black S2K is now pretty beautiful.

I don't recommend machine buffers. I think it is impossible to keep the pad parallel to the surface, the result - pad oscillations and buffer marks. Autofanatics offers some really beautiful 100% cotton, super soft, polishing cloths. The 3 play super premium towels are the best. Don't wash them with detergent which includes scents or fabric softeners. Keep them in a tupper ware sealed container so they don't get dusted.

Washing - I use a wool mitten. I get a new one every month or so. I use Mother's car wash. First I hose the car down without a nozzle. I never use high power spray which accelerates small silicate particles across the paint surface and can grind them into the surface. I wash the car twice. I rinse the car and then keep rinsing. I use the California Water Blade. I wash the blade before I use it and before I put it away. It is made of breast implant grade silicone and won't scratch the paint.

If you have a garage, you will be able to keep the finish on your car in really good shape.

Once in a while I use the California Car Duster, but I don't trust the concept and don't recommend their use.

Just my 2 Sheckels.

2x6

 

It seems everyone missed the point of your post. I'm a big fan of the Zaino product line. Z5 is made to cover the fine swirl marks. Probably won't fix real scratches. I'm not sure what would. I know it realy made the wife's black V6 look great. E-mail if you want the group buy info.

 

Nachtmeister, what is the small Nylon? rope you have attaching your key to the remote. I hate the ring and that looks like a great solution. As for your question. I use Maguires products to was and maintian my finish.

 

for both of your cars:
1. first get rid of the swirls with any of the products discussed on this board (zaino, finish first, meguires, etc.)
2. keeping the swirls off is the hardest part- important to never "wipe down" a dry car. calif duster is o.k.- and i do use several products to detail in between washings.
3. i use a car cover almost everytime i park (i never put the top up except to wash the car).
4. a black car has to be maintained everyday to keep the finish perfect- it is a lot of work.
good luck and welcome to the board!

 

Wash the car every day??? Wow.

 

2x6, when you hand "compounded" the car, did you do so in a circular motion? Did you end up with any swirls from the rubbing compound?

I have some self-inflicted light scratches in the finish on my car that I'd like to get rid of, but am unsure of the best method.

 

i wish my transmitter looked flat black like that...and the string is a nice touch..i know i know OT

i have a black car too..it's a real pain...but the Zaino stuff is awesome...you just gotta take a whole weekend to really work on it. after that regular dusting, covering, and detail spray is all you need. oh ya, and washing of course