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Offline candywhite12

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Estoril black - detailing
« on: 06 December 2025, 11:05 »
Any views on how best to cure the black Estorils?  First time i'm getting all-blacks.  My current and previous diamond cuts have been hit and miss, haven't really given them special treatment other than meguires wax.  Pic is from configurator as I'm expecting car delivered next month or so. Thought I ready myself tho  :laugh:

« Last Edit: 17 December 2025, 10:06 by candywhite12 »
Current: GTI 8.5, Moonstone Gray, 5dr, Black Estorils 19''. pan, DCC
Wife's: mk8 TSI 1.5 RL, 5dr atlantic blue, DSG, Norfolk 17", pan s/r, leds
Son's: mk7.5 TSI 1.4 RL, 5dr tornado red, DSG, Singapore 17", pan s/r, leds
Before: mk6 GTI 5dr candy white, DSG, Monza Shadow 18", s/r, bi-Xenons, DCC
Even before that: mk5 GT 5dr tornado red, manual, s/r

Offline willni

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Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Reply #1 on: 02 January 2026, 17:02 »
You mean you're not getting 'Fast Tire' tyres?  :sad:

Best thing I could recommend is some ceramic coating for them to help keep them clean. Gtechniq C5 Wheel Armour or Gyeon Rim are the ones I use.

When putting it on the barrels of the alloy, level the coating off so it's even and then don't buff it off should leave it on thicker so it will be a bit more durable, don't however do this with the spokes, face or edges as it will leave a rainbow effect and you'll see it.
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Offline The_Doc

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Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Reply #2 on: 03 January 2026, 21:28 »
Seconding Gyeon. Have it on my Estorils and it’s been fantastic.
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Offline candywhite12

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Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Reply #3 on: 05 January 2026, 05:33 »
Seconding Gyeon. Have it on my Estorils and it’s been fantastic.

appreciate it.  Will try to get my hands on one of these, steep price i see, they sell a 30ml bottle for over 50 euro down here. Any other special treatment mate?  got myself a christmas gift in the form of a Chemical Guys bundle, including hydroslick ceramic and butter wet wax.  Was thinking of applying both to the estorils along with the rest of the car.
Current: GTI 8.5, Moonstone Gray, 5dr, Black Estorils 19''. pan, DCC
Wife's: mk8 TSI 1.5 RL, 5dr atlantic blue, DSG, Norfolk 17", pan s/r, leds
Son's: mk7.5 TSI 1.4 RL, 5dr tornado red, DSG, Singapore 17", pan s/r, leds
Before: mk6 GTI 5dr candy white, DSG, Monza Shadow 18", s/r, bi-Xenons, DCC
Even before that: mk5 GT 5dr tornado red, manual, s/r

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Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Reply #4 on: 08 January 2026, 12:08 »
Go ceramic rather than wax. Better and much longer lasting. I used Gtechniq wheel armour and very happy. The wheels just jet wash clean (with some Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel first).
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Offline candywhite12

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Re: Estoril black - detailing
« Reply #5 on: 08 January 2026, 14:43 »
Go ceramic rather than wax. Better and much longer lasting. I used Gtechniq wheel armour and very happy. The wheels just jet wash clean (with some Bilt Hamber Auto Wheel first).

was thinking both tbh.  far as i know, you can apply wax over ceramic for greater protection and re-apply in intervals every 2-3 months until the car needs ceramic coating again.  Would think that wax over ceramic would add extra layer of protection     
Current: GTI 8.5, Moonstone Gray, 5dr, Black Estorils 19''. pan, DCC
Wife's: mk8 TSI 1.5 RL, 5dr atlantic blue, DSG, Norfolk 17", pan s/r, leds
Son's: mk7.5 TSI 1.4 RL, 5dr tornado red, DSG, Singapore 17", pan s/r, leds
Before: mk6 GTI 5dr candy white, DSG, Monza Shadow 18", s/r, bi-Xenons, DCC
Even before that: mk5 GT 5dr tornado red, manual, s/r