Caring for exterior piano black parts on two tone 2024 Z’s

[staying_tuned]

Here are a few shots, I could be considered somewhat of a CarPro product fanboy but really its more just about practicality. Some ceramic is better, some refreshers are better but I've used their line for 6 years spanning all vehicles and they just work well together and don't have an insanely high skill-cap like many others. Not pictured is their soap, which I also use. Their stuff goes a loooong way.

On the clubsports, +35 on the front, +22 on the rear! Currently running 305s but going to put more meat on next round and didn't want a ton of poke.

 

[Madgud]

I've had my Proto for over 2 years now. When I received it, there were lots of micro scratches on the piano black already (roof and rear hatch).
I did a full iron decontamination, clayed it, then buffed it with a dual action polisher using the same Menzerna compound mentioned above by @staying_tuned. That got rid of all the scratches

Then I applied 3 coats of the 303 Graphene Nano.

Aside from making the paint shine and water bead the graphene coating seems to also act as a sacrificial layer. As after a year, when it was due for a re-application, I again did an iron decontamination and clayed it and the few scratches that I accumulated were gone again. No need for the dual action polisher this time.

So if you're on a lower budget and don't want to go for a full professionally applied ceramic coating or PPF, 303 Graphene Nano is a great option and costs about $50.

You still need to wash your car with the proper care though. I use a lamb wool mit personally rinsing it with clean water straight from the hose or tap before dipping into the shampoo bucket again. I also blow dry the car to avoid touching it as much as possible.

 

[steve2150]

I do not think our black roofs have clearcoat like the rest of car, any ideas on this.

 

[Madgud]

I do not think our black roofs have clearcoat like the rest of car, any ideas on this.

If that’s the case then how come I was able to buff those micro scratches out without damaging the colour?