Recommendation for Pearl Coat?

[Little OCD]

Hello all, I have been searching over old threads that contain "pearl" in the title. The only threads I could find contained black, blue, and white pearl coats. Can anyone give me a suggestion on what to lay down on Dodge's Orange Blast Pearl paint? I am looking for something that will make a deep wet look, and also help with the color shift that the paint does in sunlight. My camera doesnt pick it up real well, but the paint has a subtle light sparkle in it. Another question I have.....does anyone have experience with this color? Is this paint considered a hard or soft paint?

Sparkle with color shift
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/HiNMity/After%20Detail/100_6685.jpg

sun shot
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/HiNMity/After%20Detail/100_6667.jpg
shade shot with sparkle in paint
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/HiNMity/After%20Detail/100_6668.jpg

This one picks up the color change a little bit. The corner of the bumper appears to be a brighter color.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b114/HiNMity/After%20Detail/100_6672.jpg

[Shane731]

Here ya' go: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/20378-2005-dodge-neon-orange-blast.html

[Little OCD]

thanks for the reply. I already have the Pinnacle twins, I will have to try out the M105/205 combo to see if it gets those swirls out easier than the pinnacle. As for the deepness of his paint, I think mine might already appear to be a little deeper. its hard to tell when looking at pictures though. I will find a shade pic to compare.

[Little OCD]

After looking again, the shots of his hood look really deap from what I have seen of this color. this is what I am after.. Will Pinnacle SS-II acheive results like this?

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/732/neon_28_.jpg

[Shane731]

After looking again, the shots of his hood look really deap from what I have seen of this color. this is what I am after.. Will Pinnacle SS-II acheive results like this?

I would imagine so. According to SS II's page, it has a "warm, wet shine." It is widely recommended for metallics. I should think it would look great on your orange pearl paint. :xyxthumbs:

I have Signature Series II as well, but haven't gotten the opportunity to use it yet.

[mchess1]

I would give Dodo Juice a try.

Orange Crush Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax, carnauba car wax, dodojuice waxes, wax for warm colors, wax for red cars, orange car wax (http://www.autogeek.net/orange-soft-carnauba-wax.html)

or

Banana Armour Dodo Juice Banana Armour Hard Car Wax, carnauba car wax, dodo juice waxes, carnauba paste wax, yellow wax, banana car wax, (http://www.autogeek.net/banana-hard-car-wax.html)

[rwright]

Hey, are you on Hi N Mity SRT Forums? I'm under the same name over there. Anyway, try the Dodo Juice Orange Crush sample pot before buying the full size container. Mine is e-blue and will receive a coat of Pinnacle SSII this weekend, I'll let you know how the metallic takes to it. Are you looking for long term protection or a beauty wax? DP Max Wax is supposed to be a hidden gem for metallics but is similar to SSII. The key to what look you're after is all in the prep work. Good luck!

*Edit - I just found your thread over there, looks good. Are you not happy with the results? Looking for something better?

[HighEndDetail]

First thing is clay. Every pearl coat I have done, looked so different after claying. As in the paint had a much better looking pearl color to it.

I think pinnacle's liquid souveran would give you the warm glow.

[Wax Gorilla]

+2 On Dodo - Orange Crush - Buy The "STRAIGHT 8" Sampler Kit.

[Little OCD]

I would give Dodo Juice a try.

Orange Crush Dodo Juice Orange Crush Soft Wax, carnauba car wax, dodojuice waxes, wax for warm colors, wax for red cars, orange car wax (http://www.autogeek.net/orange-soft-carnauba-wax.html)

or

Banana Armour Dodo Juice Banana Armour Hard Car Wax, carnauba car wax, dodo juice waxes, carnauba paste wax, yellow wax, banana car wax, (http://www.autogeek.net/banana-hard-car-wax.html)

Thanks for the recommendation:props: I have never looked into Do Do Juice waxes, the name always turned me off.


Hey, are you on Hi N Mity SRT Forums? I'm under the same name over there. Anyway, try the Dodo Juice Orange Crush sample pot before buying the full size container. Mine is e-blue and will receive a coat of Pinnacle SSII this weekend, I'll let you know how the metallic takes to it. Are you looking for long term protection or a beauty wax? DP Max Wax is supposed to be a hidden gem for metallics but is similar to SSII. The key to what look you're after is all in the prep work. Good luck!

*Edit - I just found your thread over there, looks good. Are you not happy with the results? Looking for something better?

Ya, thats me over on the other forums. My SSII is suppose to show up today I think, but the sun wont be around until Saturday to try it out. I will probably just do an IPA wipe down on the hood and the rear quarters, then do one 1 quarter panel with AutoGlym and one with the SSII, and then do a 50/50 on the hood with the same waxes.

As for the results, I am happy with what I have now. But, once you start playing with the PC and reading this site for hours a day, one seams to get a little crazy and strives for even better results.:buffing:


First thing is clay. Every pearl coat I have done, looked so different after claying. As in the paint had a much better looking pearl color to it.

I think pinnacle's liquid souveran would give you the warm glow.

I try to clay my vehicles twice a year. I have been claying my cars for ~15 years, ever since Automagic stopped by a carwash I was working at in highschool, and showed me their clay kit. Liquid Sov was going to be my next try before I decided to make this thread


+2 On Dodo - Orange Crush - Buy The "STRAIGHT 8" Sampler Kit.
Thats two rec's, I guess I will have to try it out.:xyxthumbs:

[rohnramirez]

Hello there. Here's a thread that might interest you. We have somewhat of the same kind of paint.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/23636-first-inquiry.html

Here are some pics:
It really is hard to pick up the color shifts
here's a closeup, and notice the shift in color as the sun hits the sidemirror area.
http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad353/rohnramirez/ACE%20Carshow/ACECarshow2.jpg

[Little OCD]

Thanks for the link rohn, very informative. Where are those before and after pictures?:Picture: It looks great!! Your paint looks like it has a more noticable color shift, and is lighter/brighter than mine.

[Little OCD]

I went over my finish with pinnacle swirl remover and LC ccs orange pad, and pinnacles Finishing Polish with a LC ccs white pad. After that, I laid down a coat of AutoGlym HD. But, I recieved my Pinnacle Signature Series II today, and I am debating stripping the AG off and trying the SSII.

Should I leave the HD wax on and wax over it with the SSII?
Or should I strip the HD off and lay down the SSII?
Should I combo the two up for a more durable finish?

I just have no idea on how I should be layering. Out of the list below, is there a good combo to go with, and in what order should I use them in?

Current products on my shelf -

-Meguiars-
Gold Class Paste Wax
Gold Class Liquid Wax
Deep Crystal 3 Step system - polish, cleaner wax, carnauba
#6 Cleaner Wax
#26 Yellow Wax

-Mothers-
Refections Wax
Reflections Top Wax
Cleaner Carnauba Wax

-Collinite 476s and 845
-AutoGlym HD Wax
-Pinnacle SS-II
-Pinnacle Sample bottle of Liquid Souveran

-Quick Detail Sprays-
Mothers Showtime
Finish Kare 425
Zaino Grand Finale - Not much left
Meguiar's Ultimate

[rohnramirez]

Thanks for the link rohn, very informative. Where are those before and after pictures?:Picture: It looks great!! Your paint looks like it has a more noticable color shift, and is lighter/brighter than mine.

I'm expecting the shipment by next week. so i haven't really started yet. The finish you saw was at one of the shows, i only applied a glaze to hide the defects.

I will make sure to update that thread once i have tried the machine.

[Little OCD]

I'm expecting the shipment by next week. so i haven't really started yet. The finish you saw was at one of the shows, i only applied a glaze to hide the defects.

I will make sure to update that thread once i have tried the machine.

Sounds good, I look forward to the before and after shots