My first attempt at keeping black car swirl/scratch free?

[JuicySmollet]

I never had this problem with my black s197. Seems like the paint on the s550 is more soft or more easily scratch

The clear coat is extremely soft. I've got chips down to the metal already on the hood after 6K miles.

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[Roy_Steeda]

The clear coat is extremely soft. I've got chips down to the metal already on the hood after 6K miles.

is there a way to add to the clearcoat for more protection or is ceramic coating the best option

 

[DFB5.0]

is there a way to add to the clearcoat for more protection or is ceramic coating the best option

No, not easily.

As for ceramic coatings, these will protect your paint from UV damage and environmental factors (chemical fallout, tar, sap, bird droppings). However, a ceramic coating will not protect a car from being scratched or stone chipped. In theory, the coating will make it easier to clean and therefore safer in regard to removing the above factors.

Protecting paint from scratches or stone chips, Paint Protection Film (PPF) is the only solution.

 

[kilobravo]

..Paint Protection Film (PPF) is the only solution.

And...it's only good for small dings, the bigger ones will tear it and still get the paint.

 

[Rapid Red]

is there a way to add to the clearcoat for more protection or is ceramic coating the best option

It could, would require a P&B shop, really shinney cars folks are trying to duplicate. Have multi layers or heavy coats of clear.

It's physics ....

 

[ay1820]

So I made a similar post in a similar thread about black cars a while back, so excuse me for being repetitive

My current S550 is the fourth black car I have owned. Each time I say, never again, but then I keep buying them, because nothing beats the look of a clean black car.

The secret to black car happiness is learning to live with the inevitable flaws. The only way to guarantee that you will maintain a pristine finish is to keep your car in climate controlled velvet lined trailer with filtered air. If you drive, it will get dirty and pick up marks.

I only skimmed the 8 pages on this thread, but there is a lot of great advice which will help you to minimize self inflicted wounds. But I have also learned that it is equally important to accept the inevitable flaws and mars that black cars amplify so perfectly as badges of honor for a car that is actually driven. Otherwise, the only thing you end up driving is yourself crazy.

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