Okay, so I finally got around to working on that Maserati Ghibli. It’s a black one, and let me tell you, black cars are a whole different beast. You see every little imperfection, every swirl, every speck of dust. So, I knew I had my work cut out for me.
First things first, I gave it a good wash. I’m talking a real thorough wash, using the two-bucket method, making sure I got into every nook and cranny. You wouldn’t believe the dirt that comes off these things, even when they look kinda clean from afar.
After the wash, I dried it off carefully with microfiber towels. Gotta be gentle, you know? You don’t want to scratch that beautiful black paint.
Clay Bar Time
Next up was the clay bar. This is where things get real. I sprayed the car down with a lubricant and went to town with the clay bar, section by section. It’s kinda therapeutic, actually. You can feel the clay picking up all the embedded contaminants, leaving the paint super smooth. You will be shocked to know how rough it feels. After doing clay bar, It feels smooth like butter.
Polishing and Waxing
- After that I get my polishing machine ready.
- Then I spent hours polishing the car. I used a couple of different polishes, starting with a more aggressive compound to get rid of the swirl marks, and then finishing with a finer polish to really bring out the shine.
- Finally, I apply wax on it.
Finally, I applied a good coat of wax. This is the protective layer, the final touch that makes the car look its absolute best. It’s like the icing on the cake.
The whole process took a good chunk of the day, but man, was it worth it. That Ghibli went from looking good to looking absolutely stunning. The black paint was deep and glossy, like a mirror. I was pretty proud of myself, not gonna lie. It’s a lot of work, but seeing the finished product makes it all worthwhile.
