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09-08-2008, 01:21 PM | #1 |
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Jet Black...what have I gotten myself into?
This paint is insane! You literally just barely touch it and the paint scratches! I didn't believe what I heard about Jet Black before, but trust me, it's WAY worse than what you think.
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Yep My next car is AW as my JB isn't holding as well as I thought. Looks excellent when washed though.. you can barely see the scratches
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09-08-2008, 01:36 PM | #3 |
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I'm extremely happy with my BSM, looks great...but you definitely have to be diligent between washings, etc.
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09-08-2008, 02:18 PM | #5 |
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JB is terrific when it's clean...and I mean CLEAN. My E46 was JB, IMO looked far better then a relative's BSM E90. When it's well polished, it appears infinitely deep, with a perfect mirror reflection.
Don't get too frustrated yet, the swirls are hidden as easily as they are created. Get a good polish to hide scratches and swirls, Zaino Z-PC, with a few coats of Z-2 w/ ZFX it'll look great for a whole 24, MAYBE 48 hours. :wink: |
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09-08-2008, 02:41 PM | #6 |
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09-08-2008, 02:46 PM | #7 |
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Like pit1 says... don't give up ! Zaino z5/z2 is very effective on JB cars... I was sceptic at first but it really does the job: Remove/hide swirls the easy way & offers durable protection...
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09-08-2008, 06:41 PM | #9 |
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Zaino is the answer - after 5 months still no swirls or scratches to be seen. If you don'r seal/protect the paint you will be sorry. It merely requires a Sunday to do the first treatment (most of that is waiting between applications), the once every other month for a Sunday morning touch up.
Here is Jet Black after a Zaino Sunday. |
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09-09-2008, 12:01 AM | #10 |
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Jet Black was also a total nightmare for me. All of my previous products I used for my cars did not work on Jet Black. It was a whole new learning experience for me. I tried different products that actually cause swirl marks in my paint.
I finally ordered Menzerna Final Polish II which remove the swirl marks and then I applied Menzerna FMJ, which is a polymer paint protectant. I used foam applicators for both the polish and the FMJ. Make sure you buy quality applicators, some are made for polish others for poly paint protectors. I even bought a portable florescent light (13 watts) so I could better see the swirls that I needed to remove. Wal-mart sells one that is about 12 inches long with a 15 foot cord. I've use Zaino in the past and it is a great product. My only complaint about Zaino is the complicated directions you have to follow everytime you use it. I don't want to mix anything before I use it which you do with Zaino. Call me lazy, but that's OK. |
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09-09-2008, 12:09 AM | #11 |
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Washed my car on Saturday and then parked her in the garage. Drove it to the gym late last night and parked in an end spot like I always do to avoid door dings. When I came out I realized I parked next to those stupid parking lot shrub spinklers. The whole car was covered in water spots! The neighbors must think I'm crazy, but I was in the driveway at almost midnight washing the car again. After a little Zaino gloss enhancer jet black is beautiful for the next day or two.
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09-09-2008, 09:15 AM | #12 |
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You are right emm3tt, this paint is insane! :wink:
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09-09-2008, 10:16 AM | #13 |
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I struggled over paint color but having lived with JB for several months I have to say that was easily the right choice. I protect it with wax but I'm not overly concerned if it swirls. Swirled JB looks better than perfect anything else.
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09-09-2008, 06:47 PM | #16 |
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no issues with my 8 year old JB E46. you just have to invest some time every 2-3 months with a trusty Porter Cable, swirl remover/polish, and sealant.
no, it's not perfect, but the PC gets swirls and scratches out with no problem. i actually have more of a problem with rock chips. but yes, if you can't even stand the slightest imperfection then go get something else. but even my freshly detailed BSM 135i pales in comparison when i park it next to my gleaming JB 330ci with 8 years' worth of wear and tear |
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02-20-2009, 10:44 AM | #17 |
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Hi All,
My first post, new to this forum and excited to take delivery of my 09 JetBlack 135 in a week or two. Question for JB owners, which I hope has relevance to this thread: My local BMW dealership post-sale is offering for ~$500 to put some PolySteel or something like that (paper is at home) exterior and interior sealant on my new 135 before I take delivery. Is that worth it with JetBlack cars with what JB owners here are discussing with swirls, etc.? It that sealant help fight against swirls or no and I should save my money? Thank you for your help. Sorry for the noob question, but I was just wondering what the conscious was and whether that $500 was well-spent or not. |
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02-20-2009, 11:20 AM | #18 |
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Personally, if you don't mind a little work at home - I would order the Zaino Ultimate kit and a Z-CS Clear Seal for $150 and pocket the difference.
http://www.zainostore.com Zaino Ultimate Protection Show Car Kit Code:ZKIT-2 Price: $116.95 Quantity in Basket: none Z-CS Clear Seal Code:Z-CS Price: $29.95 |
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02-20-2009, 11:38 AM | #19 |
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Jet black looks great, but it takes a bunch of work to keep it that way. I had JB on my last BMW, and i had to detail it every 3 months or the swirl marks and scratches would start.
But, boy does it look stunning when the upkeep on it is correct.
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02-20-2009, 11:47 AM | #20 |
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welcome to the wonderful world of the black bmw, you will absolutely adore your car and be the envy of almost all the other drivers on the road, for about 3 hours a week after you wash it, 1 hour if you live in a smoggy place like LA
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02-20-2009, 08:37 PM | #22 |
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I have JB and love it. I am careful to always use my foamaster to spray the car first, use the two bucket method and I always use two nice clean microfibre wash mitts. I have 5 microfibre drying towels to do the drying and my paint looks good. It looks great clean and even with some minor dust or dirt the paint looks good. I also use some quick detailer between washing's with a good towel and I find the car looks awesome. I admit JB takes more work and requires more care. However, I really like look and love my colour choice.
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