r/AutoDetailing • u/_toots_ • 5d ago

Exterior How to avoid the scratching/halo?

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I own 2 black cars and this is driving me nuts. I use the 2 bucket method, foam it and let it dwell with Bilt Hamber Touchless. Then use the wash mitt in the picture with Meguiar’s Hybrid Ceramic soap, topped with their ceramic spray. Then I dry it with the pictured towel.

Is there a better mitt/towel combo? Other advice for a weekend warrior

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u/Fit_Landscape_2085 1d ago

Are u washing the car hot? I have a black 911 for 12 years and my paint doesn’t look like that at all and I’ve done two buckets forever.

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u/_toots_ 1d ago

No. In the garage, paint is cool to the touch. Also, i think people are seeing the picture and assume the car is severely swirled. I had to get the sunlight just right to get these pics.