Car care help for black car lovers.
BlackCarShine.com is a site that guides you on how to detail your black car to perfection and get that perfect shine. As well as how to keep it looking good for years to come.
If you’re a beginner to detailing, or simply want to learn the basics, this is the place to start
Best Tar Remover for Cars 2025
You can scratch your paint if you try to remove tar the wrong way. Don’t try to scrub or scrape the tar off. Instead use a dedicated tar remover to keep damage to a minimum. I’ve tried lots of them. Here is the best for all paint types and colors. Best Tar Remover Carpro Tar-X…
7 Top Waxes for Black Cars (2025)
Nothing on the road beats a black car on a sunny day. But washing it and keeping it clean is a total pain in the you-know-what. And what if your black car has scratches you want to remove or cover? There are great waxes for that too. Only a black car owner can know the…
7 Amazing Quick Detailers for Black Cars. Best for 2025
A quick detail spray, also called a quick detailer is one of my favorite car detailing products. They contain super slick ingredients that allow you to clean your car between washes without the use of water. Light dust and dirt are kept away from the paint surface by the liquid so you can safely wipe…
7 Best Car Soaps for Black Cars 2025
We all love our black cars but we know they need extra care. A good car wash soap should soften, lubricate and lift dirt away so you don’t have to scrub it. Putting too much pressure on your paint when washing will cause it to lose its shine very quickly. Car shampoo quality is a…
5 Best Sealants for Black Cars – 2025
Sealants have come a long way in the last few years. About 5 years ago I would have said to leave sealants to the professional detailers and just tell you to stick to wax. You needed to keep older products away from plastic, rubber and glass because they leave a nasty stain. You needed to…
Best Brake Dust Wheel Cleaner. (2025)
Brake dust bonded to alloy wheels is hard to clean unless you have the right cleaning tools. These new detailing products make it super easy to dissolve black stains. Don’t use these items to clean your wheels. Oven cleaner. Steel wool. Vinegar. Scrubbing sponge. Scour pads. Wire brush. Best products to clean alloy wheels. Meguiar’s…
Best Tar Remover for Cars 2025
You can scratch your paint if you try to remove tar the wrong way. Don’t try to scrub or scrape the tar off. Instead use a dedicated tar remover to keep damage to a minimum. I’ve tried lots of them. Here is the best for all paint types and colors. Best Tar Remover Carpro Tar-X…
7 Top Waxes for Black Cars (2025)
Nothing on the road beats a black car on a sunny day. But washing it and keeping it clean is a total pain in the you-know-what. And what if your black car has scratches you want to remove or cover? There are great waxes for that too. Only a black car owner can know the…
7 Amazing Quick Detailers for Black Cars. Best for 2025
A quick detail spray, also called a quick detailer is one of my favorite car detailing products. They contain super slick ingredients that allow you to clean your car between washes without the use of water. Light dust and dirt are kept away from the paint surface by the liquid so you can safely wipe…
Best Wash & Wax Car Shampoo (Top 5 for 2025)
Wash & Wax Car Soap is different to regular car shampoo. Wash & Wax Shampoo is perfect for a quick maintenance wash. It saves you time by applying gloss to your paint and glass. There is no need to apply wax every time you wash your car. The wax or gloss enhancers found in these shampoos…
7 Best Car Soaps for Black Cars 2025
We all love our black cars but we know they need extra care. A good car wash soap should soften, lubricate and lift dirt away so you don’t have to scrub it. Putting too much pressure on your paint when washing will cause it to lose its shine very quickly. Car shampoo quality is a…
5 Best Sealants for Black Cars – 2025
Sealants have come a long way in the last few years. About 5 years ago I would have said to leave sealants to the professional detailers and just tell you to stick to wax. You needed to keep older products away from plastic, rubber and glass because they leave a nasty stain. You needed to…
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How to Keep Your Car Looking New
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