Black Edition 30

[Rickster]

Folks,

What's the paint like on the Edition 30, i'm referring to the Diamond Black. If i buy Black then 100% i will have it detailed, but wanted to know from you guys what's it like to keep on top of?

 

[baldwined30]

Hard work! I'm never happy with the out come and I clean it a lot! I've never had it detialed to be honest!

[Rickster]

I had a MK1 Focus RS and the paintwork was horrid, but after a detail it looked perfect. It's worth the money, and it will save you time in the long run in cleaning it. Once clayed, it's a pleasure cleaning the car. Nothing worse than swirls in sunlight :(

[baldwined30]

Stop helping me spend money!!!!!!!! I would love it done to be honest!!

[Steve Baker]

My GT looked fantastic when machine polished and once waxed wasn't prone to swirling anymore than any other colour I have had. Only negative to black it shows the light undercoat when chipped! 
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[andrewparker]

It's a complete pain in the arse!

[maxload]

Here's my ED30. I find myself cleaning once a week. As long as you keep a good cleaning regiem it's not a problem , in fact it's a pleasure.

Here it is after a good clay and polish

[baldwined30]

Can you explain the clay process to me??

[maxload]

Check this out >> http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,290.0.html

[Greeners]

Best colour by far when it's properly detailed and sparkling in the sun! 

[stealthwolf]

+1 for the flake:



As above, it can be a PITA to keep clean. I wash mine every two weeks to try to keep on top of it but realistically need to wash every week. If you do get a diamond black pearl car, make sure you get it professionally detailed soon after purchase so it's easier to maintain the clean look.