Well, the weather is still fairly bad here so I'm waiting to do my Epic. Tomorrow is supposed to be in the 60s, so perhaps I'll get a break. In the meantime, I've got my new bottle of Nero and Clarity sitting here, so I thought I might at least do some interior detailing and the windows.

- What's the best way to apply Nero on the Interior? Should i use one of the Paradise Microfiber Applicator Pads? (I have 1) or one of the Paradise Skinny aplicators? (I have 2 and was going to save for the Epic) or something else? Monster Fluffy?

- I'm assuming the Nero can go on the upper vinyl dash, the Hyper Blue portions of the dash and door ovals, the rest of the door vinyl. I know it can be used on the seats but I'm going to test for slipperiness first.

- What's the best way to apply Nero to the exterior black trim?

- Can Nero be used on engine plastic and rubber?

Thanks!

 

MF multi-purpose one at DP is wat i use. good stuff. nice and small.
http://www.detailersparadise.com/Vie...1225212614040#

 

d'oh! i totally forgot about MF towels. i don't have the ones from DP, but I have ones that are pretty similar. thanks!

 

Yep, I wouldn't "waste" my Monster Fluffy towels as well as risk them getting all black and oily by using them on the trim pieces not to mention they are so absorbent, you will certainly use up more product. Any old MF or even terry towel is fine. I spray Nero on the towel, then wipe it into the trim. Of course, make sure to clean the trim first before dressing it, if you want Nero to last the longest.

For clarity, DP's or anybody's microfiber glass towel will work. I love Clarity--it's my favorite glass cleaner---works with the least amount of effort and the results are better with less effort and that's what counts for me!

 

I would recommend using the thicker microfiber pad for the tires as I find the sponge allows to dab to get in the little nooks from the lettering etc.

For the exterior trim I use a Paradise Skinny as it holds but doesn't absorb too much of the product and gives me a solid "edge" when applying to help avoid getting on the paint.

For the interior bits use the regular MF towel.

I would advise spraying the Nero on the the applicator (pad or towel) first and not directly on the surface to avoif over-saturating one area and getting overspray on the bits you don't want detailed such as the windshield, PEDALS & STEERING WHEEL (dangerous), etc.

I wholeheartedly agree with OctaneGuy about the Clarity and MF Glass Towel. Awesome stuff

Cheers!
Jason.

 

hi all - thanks for the replies. well, i used the clarity and the special MF Glass cleaning towel and WOW! it is like having a new pair of eyes. AMAZING STUFF. I'm going to put up a separate post just so people see it more clearly.

I also tried out the Nero on the inside bits... and it is great... a bit of practice I think will help... I think the idea of spraying it on the towel first and then applying is better, as I did find it was getting on mats and other things that I didn't want it to be on. Also, hard to apply evenly if you are spraying directly on the surface (all the things Coopersport and OctaneGuy said above).

I wasn't even thinking of putting Nero on the tires... does it work pretty well? I did try it on the black trim that was on the inside of the door frame, down where the cooper S nameplate is just as a test and it seems to work pretty well.

 

Nero can be used as a tire dressing but it really comes down to preference. For the same reason that people like Nero on the interior trim and arches where it's not too shiny, don't expect a glossy tire dressing either. Some people prefer a dark matte look on their tires and some prefer a wet looking tire. Meguiar's Insane Shine in the aerosol is very easy to spray on but doesn't last for more than a few days. Meguiar's Endurance High Gloss gel lasts for weeks but the look isn't for everyone either.

Richard

 

As far as tires are concerned, Nero works well on the rubber but it will come down to personal preference. Nero lends a really nice neutral finish which make the rubber look rich and natural. A lot of people prefer more bling on their wheels and prefer and gloss or high gloss finish on the tires.

Again, personal preference. Doesn't hurt to give it a try and see. If you don't care for the Nero look on the tires then just use something else next time. Personally I'm somewhere in between. I like a bit of gloss on the tires but hate the buildup that is common with high gloss products and/or tire sling of the product. There is a lot of crap dressings out there that sling on to your paint or dry out your rubber or simply prematurely age the rubber turning it a permanent brownish color. I've tried so many now it's stupid and my garage looks like a detailing museum. I've started using the Nero for its natural finish, ease of application and bonding characteristics. It would be killer if Prima could combine the durability feature of Epic with the application of Nero. Imagine a tire dressing that lasts for months!

Dream on... I know

Cheers,
Jason.

 

i use the Meg Insane shine on my tires and they look great for at least a
week or two even though rain. the Endurance is too thick. octaneguy,
i would give it to you if you were local. i got a brand new bottle
wanna trade with a Insane shine bottle?

 

ah, good to know. I may try Nero, but also don't want to use it up, prefering to keep it for the interior and outer black trim if I like the results there. perhaps I'll look for the Insane Shine. It doesn't tend to "sling" onto the paint as Coopersport mentioned?

I shouldn't laugh, though... you guys have tried a lot of products and I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks!

 

^^ i think i might try Nero on the fender arches too.

 

For external trim and tires call DP and tell them to send the Wizard quick. It lasts and lasts and is a matte finish. Do not get it in your mouth however!

 

jep, that's also in my to-buy list as well.

 

Keeping the product from slinging is a matter of application as well as product selection. I don't like the spray from the bottle dressings like Hot Shine where you squeeze the trigger and it sprays and drips all over the place. These take a LONG time to dry and invariably gets all over unless you don't plan on driving the car for days.

The trick to using any tire dressing is to use it at the start of your cleaning routine. That is, as soon as you've washed and dried your car, do the tires. Now go ahead and polish out the paint, or apply wax, and vacuum the interior etc. By the time you're done, the tire dressing will be dry as well.

I prefer the Insane Shine in the aerosol because it mists on and stays on the tire. It doesn't hurt to wipe it if you spray on too much, but it might reduce the total gloss.

I don't like the Insane Shine in the trigger bottle for the reasons mentioned previously.

I like Endurance High Gloss Gel because I can squeeze it onto a foam pad, and dress the tire sidewall--just enough for an even coat on the tire. Then I can finish off the car as mentioned before, and when I'm done, the car looks stunning.

I also like to use Insane Shine in the aerosol or Trim Detailer on the grills and vents. I don't like using Nero because the mist pattern isn't fine enough and I don't want drops or uneven application of dressing on these hard to dress parts.


Haha, I like Endurance High Gloss (not Endurance) because the Gel type means it sticks to the side wall and not all over my paint.

 

dang it, i like the InsaneShine in the trigger bottle and hate the
Gel type Endurance High Gloss cause it's too rich.

i guess we don't agree on tire shine, but that's okay. we can't
agree on everything.

 

Haha, is that an Octane Point Deduction???

Yeah and maybe it's a climate thing. Its possible that where you are, the gel is really too thick in the colder climate, but for me in LA, it's just right. Who knows. As long as we all get the same happy results, doesn't matter how we get there!

 

I didn't want to start a new thread just for this question, so I dug this one up:

since I can't clean the outside of the car, I was thinking after I drive around and warm it up a bit, of doing some inside maintenance.

just curious, though, how would Nero react in these 2 cases
1) being applied to a cold dash, interior or
2) being applied to a warm interior that I will then leave parked to get cold again?

I wondered if either of these scenarios will have adverse reactions/gassing effects that I might want to wait until warmer weather.

remember, i have no garage, so the car is in the driveway.

 

^ i would opt for #2

 

thanks... that's what I was thinking.

 

Like Kenchan, I vote for option #2 too!

-Heather

 

I used to have the problem of my tire dressing slinging all over my truck, and those tires are huge, so I started a new procedure that works great. I, of course, wash my wheels and tires first so i can start with clean water for the car. Once the wheels and tires are clean, and before I start washing the car, I spray the tire dressing on the tires. This way, when i wash the car, I will wash off any overspray that gets on the car. When I'm done with the car, I wash just the wheels off in case of overspray or drips. I also rinse off the tires to get rid of any excess dressing. As my last step, after drying the car, is to use a couple armor all dressing wipes to smooth out the tire dressing and take away much of the super shine. My tires are always deep black with a slight shine and no slinging. Works great and not that hard.

 

I put mine on at night, before the car is going to sit overnight. It's nice and dry by morning, and doesn't fling.