Hi folks,
I just got a new IS 250 AWD in Black Onyx. It looks spectacular, but I have never owned a black car before & I am nervous about protecting the finish. This car is a 15k mile commuter car on highways & country roads & New England winters, so it will see plenty of abuse. I bought the clear bra from the dealer so that should help, but I am looking for some suggestions on how to care for the car & keep it looking good. Now, I should say that I am lazy & I don't even really like to spend more than an hour or so washing or whatever. I read about claying & I doubt I would have the patience for that. But, I am also willing to accept that I won't have the best looking car in the world -- I just want it to look decent. I ordered some Optimum car wash stuff to clean it in the garage in the winter, but what else should I be doing? Zaino? Seems like a lot of work... I ordered the optimum spray wax too, but I can't see that lasting too long. What is a good durable finish?
I bought the "ResistAll" stuff from the dealer too, but I suspect that was a waste... I think it's just a polymer sealant, but it does warranty the car against tree sap, acid rain, etc etc. Also it covers punctures & tears to the leather.
Thanks for the input
--SB