Everything you need to know about maintaining a black car

It's important to dedicate a tutorial exclusively to the maintenance of a black car, as this is generally more complex than when it comes to light-coloured cars. In fact, when a small scratch or other imperfection appears on your black car or motorbike, it's likely to be seen much more easily from near and far, and the maintenance of your car is likely to appear neglected.

Tech'team tip: it's important to rinse from top to bottom to avoid streaks of dirt.

How do I wash my black car?

First of all, you need to remove any major imperfections, visible or otherwise, from the exterior of your car. To do this, it's important to spray your vehicle with a jet of clear water. However, before spraying, it's important to remove all traces of dirt.

Step 1: Spray with Scholl SPAM to remove mosquitoes and other traces of dirt.

Step 2 : Using RIM7, spray all over your rims. Once the product turns purple, it's ready to be rinsed off. You can then rinse your entire vehicle with clean water.

Step 3 : Apply the SHAMPOL product directly to your sheepskin glove, then rub it all over your car or motorbike until your car is completely covered in the product.

Step 4: Then rinse your bodywork with clean water and leave your vehicle to dry completely in the shade.

Tech'team tip : it's essential to dry your car or motorbike in the shade to ensure optimum, flawless results.

What products should I use to wash a black car?

Scholl's SHAMPOL product is perfect for thoroughly cleaning the outside of your vehicle. It dries relatively quickly compared to other car cleaning products.

This cleaning glove from Scholl is made from real sheepskin. Thanks to its very soft material, this glove allows you to wash your bodywork without leaving any marks.

This RIM7 cleaner from Scholl, specially designed for your car's rims, is of excellent quality and will preserve your rims in the long term.

SPAM is a universal cleaner from the Scholl range. It thoroughly removes all visible imperfections from your car or motorbike.

How do I remove scratches from a black car?

To remove scratches from a car, it's essential to Sanding using an orbital polisher. The process is the same for both black and light-coloured cars.

Step 1: Using an orbital polisher and a navy blue spider pad, apply a few drops of Scholl Shock2cut.

Step 2: Once the product has been applied, turn on your polisher and use circular movements. This step will erase the scratches before adding shine to your car or motorbike.

Step 3: Once the scratches have been removed, wipe off the excess Shock2Cut product with a microfibre cloth.

What is a hologram on a black car?

A hologram is an effect that can appear on your car or motorbike after the polishing stage. If your light is poor, the paint may appear flawless, but this will not be the case. It's very important to pay attention to this. These imperfections can appear differently depending on the light. There are different types of hologram. In fact, some marks may appear after the most abrasive polishing phase, which consists of reducing the scratches. Your orbital polisher may have left a few streaks. However, holograms can also appear because of the product used. That's why it's so important to remove these imperfections using a product specially designed for this type of problem.

How do I remove holograms from a dark car?

Once the scratches have been removed, it's important to pay attention to the appearance of the holograms. To ensure a quality job and obtain a clean, smooth surface, it's important to go through a polishing stage to remove the holograms:

Step 1: Take Scholl's S30+ product and apply it directly to the surface of your vehicle to be treated.

Step 2: Using an orange pad, again from Scholl, and an orbital polisher, move from left to right without applying too much pressure to avoid damaging the bodywork.

Step 3: Once you've completed the polishing stage, it's important to wipe off any excess product with a clean cleaning cloth.

Tech'team tip: Scholl S30+ can also be used with an eccentric polisher.