How do you guys keep your flat black hood protected?

[scott2683]

My duster has a flat black hood, and I was wondering how you guys protected them and kept them clean? I don't imagine you can use regular wax can you?

Are there any recommendations or special products I can purchase to help eliminate streaks and water spots?

 

[74DartSwinger360]

I have the same question but for Satin Black Hood and a Factory 1970 Go Wing

 

[carcrazyguy]

Years ago a fellow Mopar friend who happen to resto cars for a living, told me that he used Pledge on Mopar Organosol Black.

 

[GEO]

Used pledge for 20+ plus years,saw the tip on Popular Hotrodding TV show with Pete Pesterre

 

[WildCat]

a friend uses Turtle Wax ICE on his flat or satin finish on his cars and it looks great

 

[mullinax95]

I just wash mine and let do what it's going to do. I don't have any water spots however.

 

[66340SEDAN]

I heard Pledge too!

 

[scott2683]

Thanks for the help, I'll give the pledge and the turtle wax both a try!

 

[Idaho]

http://www.hdtalking.com/touring_models/13248-chemical_analysis_of_pledge_furniture_polish.html

Very interesting analysis of Pledge. I'm leery of using products with silicone on anything I may have to paint inthe future. I was surprised to read that some car waxes contain silicone.
BTW if youve ever gotten pledge on a hard floor you'll believe the story in the link about sliding across the seat. VERY SLICK. I'd guess silicone spray would be the same.

 

[fanofpetty]

I use Mothers "back to black" trim protectant

 

[75 Duster 360]

My duster has a flat black hood, and I was wondering how you guys protected them and kept them clean? I don't imagine you can use regular wax can you?

Are there any recommendations or special products I can purchase to help eliminate streaks and water spots?

I had a '71 Duster back in 1976 and I used to do my flat black hood with Vaseline. Wax would turn it white.

 

[DusterKrazy]

I use Mothers "back to black" trim protectant

This works great! It is also fantastic for vinyl tops to and lasts a few weeks!

If anyone would like to know...don't use Armor All on a vinyl top. It has a silicone in it that actually dries the top out.

 

[fanofpetty]

This works great! It is also fantastic for vinyl tops to and lasts a few weeks!

If anyone would like to know...don't use Armor All on a vinyl top. It has a silicone in it that actually dries the top out.

ya thats right, and you should never use armor-all on vynal interor either, as it drys out the vynal. The best thing to use on your interior in baby oil ! It keeps the vynal soft and plyable. I learned this many years ago from an interior guy, and have been doing it on all my vehicles, and the interior has stayed like new. Just a tip for you guys.....

 

[Johnny Dart]

Thanks for the help, I'll give the pledge and the turtle wax both a try!

Always wondered the same thing. Haven't used anything but soap/water to this point. Let us know what you find out.
JD

 

[mullinax95]

The painter told me not to put anything on it. I personally don't want any shine to it. You put wax on there it more than likely will be shiny. Unless that's what you want.