Guys, when you go to a hot rod show the trucks and cars looking like glass...how does one get such a shine and finish?
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I use P21S on my 1936 Ford Cabriolet and always get the highest marks for my finish. All you have to do is dust the finish B4 judging and your ready.
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Show cars are cleaned, polished, and waxed. Perhaps multiple applications of wax. This is not a 1 hour job for a novice.
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What I like to do is use a good sealant first like "Klasse", then apply a carnauba wax like P21s over it. It helps to have a good paint job to begin with of course.
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IMO, the gloss is pretty shiny compared to the matte look of the OEM blackout mirrors that I have on my current 2014 UETT (Ultimate Edition Trail teams) FJ.
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I do believe almost every car has a clear coat finish right? I have a pretty shiny 2012 Ford Focus with brilliant metallic yellow paint and a clear coat I use this car wash with confidence. So, I'd say yes.
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i am a car nut as opposed to just a regular nut. on a 96 impala ss i used a machine and it was scary as to creating swirls and so on. meguiars is the finast wax and product line i have ever used and in over 50 years of detailing great cars i wish i would of found this out long ago. by hand you simply do a better job and a safer job. it takes longer but the finished product is worth it.
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Oh yeah! Soak your wheel with Sonax, wait 5 minutes until it turns purple. Then power wash the wheels for an ultimate shine and super clean happy wheels :)
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Hi, I am not sure, but it IS thin liquid wax, wash, "the setting solution" and all BUT it looks like a thick wax by the shine you'll have after and I LOVE THIS PRODUCT !!! It makes my 2002 PT Cruiser look like it just came out of the showroom................hides most swirrels and scratches and the wax leaves it looking like glass!! You WILL use A LOT of "elbow grease" and it is a 4 step process BUT....WOW!!! I should post a photo on here to show you all how it looks! Jan...Roch NY
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Used it on side lenses of mr2 spyder. The more coats you use ,the darker the lense gets. I only used three light coats so they still show light when lit.Gives a matte finish. I think they sell a clear coat to make it shiny.You have to sand first. Do not know if plastidip will work. Mine has not peeled yet.I like the matte look.
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This only comes in a black smooth finish but it is very common to paint the item to match your color. You can either do this yourself by going to a Toyota dealer and purchasing a small amount of touch up paint or take it to a body shop and they can do it for you.
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Like wall paint flat black doesn't have any shine or gloss to it...it basically looks like black primer paint. No pearl or metallic shine. Go for the regular it will give the area a clean finish almost like factory
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I tried it in the sun and it wasn't as good as when the metal was cooler. In hot sun the water evaporates almost before you spread the wax, and the wax seems to melt instead of shine, and leaves streaks. Find some shade. I use a microfiber towel, spray the water / wax on it so it's barely damp, then a little on the car. Long swipes leaves a smooth application. It dries in seconds, keep wiping and it shines beautifully. This is all I have ever used on my Model S, and on the Paint Protection Film on the hood, and it still really snaps heads after a year. A quick wipe with a damp microfiber, then a quick spray of Quick Wax and it looks like you had it detailed. I tried it in the sun and it wasn't as good as when the metal was cooler. In hot sun the water evaporates almost before you spread the wax, and the wax seems to melt instead of shine, and leaves streaks. Find some shade. I use a microfiber towel, spray the water / wax on it so it's barely damp, then a little on the car. Long swipes leaves a smooth application. It dries in seconds, keep wiping and it shines beautifully. This is all I have ever used on my Model S, and on the Paint Protection Film on the hood, and it still really snaps heads after a year. A quick wipe with a damp microfiber,... » Read More I tried it in the sun and it wasn't as good as when the metal was cooler. In hot sun the water evaporates almost before you spread the wax, and the wax seems to melt instead of shine, and leaves streaks. Find some shade. I use a microfiber towel, spray the water / wax on it so it's barely damp, then a little on the car. Long swipes leaves a smooth application. It dries in seconds, keep wiping and it shines beautifully. This is all I have ever used on my Model S, and on the Paint Protection Film on the hood, and it still really snaps heads after a year. A quick wipe with a damp microfiber, then a quick spray of Quick Wax and it looks like you had it detailed. « Show Less
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I don't know what kind of finish you have on your car but I would soak it in plain water and use a paper towel. These clothes really scrub and might ruin your finish depending on the condition. The thing about bird poo is to get it off quickly!!!
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If you want anything to properly adhere you're going to want to scuff, prime, sand, and topcoat. It's a gloss finish paint will eventually flake off with rock chips or carwashes.
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This is a final step product - and it produces a showroom shine that, for me, lasts at least six months. However, before I apply the BlackLight, I prep the car finish first by using Detailing Clay to remove any road film or fine particles. This enables the BlackLight to establish a strong bond. If you've never used the clay, you will be amazed at the dirt you remove--even if you just washed the car! Well worth the extra effort.
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The surface is not glass smooth. It has a surface similar to when you mix sand in paint for texture.
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If you want a shine with luster, always polish then wax. Wax only- you will get a shine but not the luster. you bought the tool, use it! By hand only, not near as nice. Caution, always work on it in the shade, hot surfaces make for a streaky job..Tae cre, sfink
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I used orange glow and let it soak in for a while, then a used a spatula if sorts. Like the detailing ones. To gently get under and slide them off. But that was difficult and I scratched a spot that I got lazy on. I was told if I used a great gun it would come right off. I don't have one so I was thinking next time I might try a hair drier. Also the emblems were from an 04 grand cherokee. So the were a weird type of foam all the way through. Not nice a solid like these ones.
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is the polish a protector? I was hoping for a few years not months...after all the car is 16 years old and this is the first time i need to do them and they are not that bad, kind of like the beginning. My lens are not yellow in anyway, just dull. Looking forward to "new lens".