Type of wax?
10-03-2014, 10:38 PM
#1
Racer
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Type of wax?
Do any of you guys know of a product that can give victory red this kind of shine? 99% of the time I detail my car myself. Every now and then I'll take it to the dealer for a professional detail for one reason - whatever they use, it is awesome. It produces a show car finish. I've been looking for five years now and I can't find anything that comes anywhere close to this. I've tried everything in the stores. Is there a pro paste wax (or something else I can't get in a store) that can do this? They detail the cars pretty quickly so my guess is that it's one product after a wash, maybe two. Thanks. -Rob
10-03-2014, 11:07 PM
#2
Former Vendor
A lot of dealers simply use a glaze which is full of oils and looks very wet. Often times there is very little protection.
If you want the best and deepest finish, concentrate on polishing your paint properly and look up "jeweling" to amp up gloss and reflection. The end product might add 4-10% in looks, but nowhere near what a great finish offers.
If you want the best and deepest finish, concentrate on polishing your paint properly and look up "jeweling" to amp up gloss and reflection. The end product might add 4-10% in looks, but nowhere near what a great finish offers.
10-06-2014, 04:42 PM
#4
There is no "magic" to this really... the best any wax is going to be able to do is enhance what is already there, so to further Killrwheels point - its all in the prep work:
proper decontamination (clay or similar)
polishing to remove imperfections and bring out the gloss
Once those steps are done correctly then you'll get the most from whatever wax you choose.
proper decontamination (clay or similar)
polishing to remove imperfections and bring out the gloss
Once those steps are done correctly then you'll get the most from whatever wax you choose.
10-06-2014, 07:54 PM
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There is no "magic" to this really... the best any wax is going to be able to do is enhance what is already there, so to further Killrwheels point - its all in the prep work:
proper decontamination (clay or similar)
polishing to remove imperfections and bring out the gloss
Once those steps are done correctly then you'll get the most from whatever wax you choose.
proper decontamination (clay or similar)
polishing to remove imperfections and bring out the gloss
Once those steps are done correctly then you'll get the most from whatever wax you choose.
There are no short cuts to a perfect shine…
Machine polishing, several steps in some cases is the foundation. Topping that off with a wax or sealant only protects the surface...
11-13-2014, 08:11 PM
#11
Former Vendor
