What is best product line to use on dark cars

[Mike Phillips]

The above will consistently produce the same show car results no matter what the paint type. Like this...

1939 Lincoln Zephyr - Swirls Removed - Modeled by Nicole

The Polishing or Minor Correction Step
(Pages 103 to 105 in my how-to book)

After wiping off any polish residues we moved onto the polishing step to really maximize the gloss, clarity and shine of the clear coat. For this we switched over to Lake Country Black Flat Foam Finishing Pads and continued using DA Polisher....






How To wax and seal the paint
(Pages 106 to 110 in my how-to book)

Here's Nicole wearing a microfiber glove to hold the Souveran Paste Wax as she applies some wax to the face of Tommy's Lake Country Blue Foam Flat Finishing or Waxing Pad.










Simple, safe, consistent.

[Mike Phillips]

What is best product line to use on dark cars


I have six newer model cars,corvettes and mustangs, and want to use the best product line possible as i only have time to do it once this spring.

Four of them are dark colors, black,gray, and red Is the new black label the best or blackfire?

If all the cars have a clearcoat finish then it doesn't matter what the basecoat color is because you're working on the top coat which is clear.

Therefore ANYTHING that works on a black clearcoated car will work on a light colored clearcoated car.

If a product line WON'T work on a black colored clearcoated car then it won't work on ANY color of paint or "type" of paint including single stage.

[richard gwilt]

Thanks for reply. I did not know if there was a certain product that was best for darker colors and don't have the time or expertise to "try them all" I understand the procedure steps but just want to go ahead and use the best products on market

[Mike Phillips]

Thanks for reply. I did not know if there was a certain product that was best for darker colors and don't have the time or expertise to "try them all"

I understand the procedure steps but just want to go ahead and use the best products on market

Now days there is no "best". There are a lot of "best". I can take any of the below and turn a diamond in the rough into a glistening gemstone. The key is always the abrasive technology. Any of these brands use very good abrasive technology in their compounds and polishes...

In no particular order...

Optimum
Menzerna
Pinnacle
Wolfgang
Meguiar's
Sonax
Rupes


The above is just the quick list off the top of my head. There are others, like the Mothers we used here worked very well....

Pictures: 1959 Impala - Mothers Extreme Makeover!




Since I represent over 70 brands I try not to get pigeonholed by endorsing as single brand...

I'm sure others will chime in on what they like.


I will say this however, I have a lot of very expensive cars go though,

1. My detailing boot camp classes
2. Our Thursday night project classes
3. Cars I detail personally

All a person has to do is read through some of my write-ups and you can see which products I use for these types of cars.


Thursday Night Project Cars


That's just the link to the forum group that holds all the write-ups for our Thursday night projects.

Boot Camp Classes --> Picture Threads


My work - no easy way to get to all my cars except click on my name, go to my profile page, find where it says all statisics and then find the link that reads,

Find all posts by Mike Phillips

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a car I personally buffed out last weekend... I used Wolfgang because I trust the compounds and polishes to work on a wide range of paint types. Plus, the Wolfgang line offers,

Aggressive Compound
Medium Cut Polish
Fine Cut Polish

And you can tackle anything with one of these three products. Not sure what it means to have an aggressive compound, medium cut polish or fine cut polish?

Word Definitions - Compounds, Polishes, Glazes, Paint Cleaners and Waxes


And here's the most recent project.

Flex + Rupes vs Ceramiclear Paint - How to detail a Mercedes-Benz SL 550

[richard gwilt]

Thanks for alls input. I saw Mikes pictures of the cyber gray stingray corvette and see he used the black label products then i saw the crystal red detailed pictures and see Max had also used the BL and as my newest is also a crystal red stingray my thoughts were to use the same products that Mike and Max used Thanks again for alls input

[mg6045]

thats easy,

Blackfire or Pinnacle

[asalesagent912]

i have crystal red corvette and black lexus. loved the shine and protection from pinnacle souveran past wax. a little pricey but it shines and lasts for a few months. maybe not as long as a sealant but u can top it with one

[Rod]

Is blackfire that good? Which product? I have never tried them.


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[custmsprty]

i have crystal red corvette and black lexus. loved the shine and protection from pinnacle souveran past wax. a little pricey but it shines and lasts for a few months. maybe not as long as a sealant but u can top it with one

Just a note, you really wouldn't want to top a wax with a sealant.

see the link, note what it says about sealant and wax


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