White car shine
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 262
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From: Palm Beach Gardens Florida
St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
I know there has been plenty of white Vette threads in the past. I've started some of them myself. I'm thinking along a different line atm and was wondering. Any tips or ideas on getting the most gloss/shine from the white Vettes? My 98 still looks amazing when kept clean. I still get people asking "Is it new?" I'm wondering what one might do to take it to the next step? If you've got pics of your results, that would be great as well. I know it will never have the "deep" shine of a dark car, but can I take it further (on a white car) than this picture shows?
www.chadwickstripleplay.com
Thanks, Neil
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Highlands Ranch CO
treat a white car like you would a black car.
clay, polish, protect.
the trick with white though that ive found is in the "details"
make sure windows are clean, rubber is dressed, etc!
clay, polish, protect.
the trick with white though that ive found is in the "details"
make sure windows are clean, rubber is dressed, etc!
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I use the Maquires white wax as well on a da, great results so far. Seems to last for quite awhile
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I was brought up to believe that the proper technique is to wash, clay, polish and wax. He said the polish step is not required if your finish is not damaged, however like you, I had thought that polish did more than repair, it also brought out the color.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Highlands Ranch CO
I spoke with a vendor at a local show last weekend who was providing car detailing tips. He told me (us) that polishing should be limited and only used when you need to restore your clear coat and fix finish imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, etc. as it basically reduces your clearcoat thickness.
I was brought up to believe that the proper technique is to wash, clay, polish and wax. He said the polish step is not required if your finish is not damaged, however like you, I had thought that polish did more than repair, it also brought out the color.
I was brought up to believe that the proper technique is to wash, clay, polish and wax. He said the polish step is not required if your finish is not damaged, however like you, I had thought that polish did more than repair, it also brought out the color.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 3,280
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I spoke with a vendor at a local show last weekend who was providing car detailing tips. He told me (us) that polishing should be limited and only used when you need to restore your clear coat and fix finish imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, etc. as it basically reduces your clearcoat thickness.
I was brought up to believe that the proper technique is to wash, clay, polish and wax. He said the polish step is not required if your finish is not damaged, however like you, I had thought that polish did more than repair, it also brought out the color.
I was brought up to believe that the proper technique is to wash, clay, polish and wax. He said the polish step is not required if your finish is not damaged, however like you, I had thought that polish did more than repair, it also brought out the color.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Kansas City Missouri
Yeah I kinda thought that is what polishing meant also.
I have small scratches all over the car but they are real hard to see because of the shine it has. I am moving up north this summer so will have a lot of time every winter to fix stuff like that.
All the cars look great guys.
I have small scratches all over the car but they are real hard to see because of the shine it has. I am moving up north this summer so will have a lot of time every winter to fix stuff like that.
All the cars look great guys.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Central New York
Yeah I kinda thought that is what polishing meant also.
I have small scratches all over the car but they are real hard to see because of the shine it has. I am moving up north this summer so will have a lot of time every winter to fix stuff like that.
All the cars look great guys.
I have small scratches all over the car but they are real hard to see because of the shine it has. I am moving up north this summer so will have a lot of time every winter to fix stuff like that.
All the cars look great guys.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Morristown New Jersey
Oldtimer
99 with original paint except for the hood, front splitter, side skirts and rear spoiler. There was a small spot on the front fascia that I had a friend touch up with an airbrush. I just keep it clean, and in the garage overnight and all winter long. I wax it sometimes, thinking of trying that "Chadwick" stuff after reading a few reviews.
