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phantom
05-22-2011, 09:15 PM
I have a metallic black show car. The paint is in excellent shape. It is clear coated. I use Pinnacle Liquid Sovereign or Griots Best of Show and Spped Shine at the show. My question: should I use a glaze to really enhance the metallic black? If so, which one? The car is 20 years old with 20,000 miles, and is garaged all of the time

Mike Phillips
05-22-2011, 09:25 PM
Okay... now you got our interest...

What is the 20 year old show car?


Also, the word glaze is used in so many ways and can mean a number of different types of products... some are abrasive, some are not, some are in fact waxes or sealants.

From a body shop point of view, kind of the place where the term originated, it would mean a non-abrasive polish with the intended purpose of maximizing gloss, richness of color, D.O.I., reflectivity, depth...

If the paint is a modern clear coat and it's not 100% swirl-free under bright light, then a better approach would be a very light finishing polish machine applied and then apply your wax.


:)

phantom
05-22-2011, 09:30 PM
I really prefer 100% non abrasive since I do not need to remove swirls like for a daily driver. I was thinking about Menzerna or Poorboys (since it says good for BLACK).

Elite Pro
05-22-2011, 09:39 PM
Okay... now you got our interest...

What is the 20 year old show car?

^:D

ScottB
05-23-2011, 06:35 PM
Fuzion from Wolfgang might be just the choice ... pics needed/wanted

AeroCleanse
05-23-2011, 08:06 PM
I really prefer 100% non abrasive since I do not need to remove swirls like for a daily driver. I was thinking about Menzerna or Poorboys (since it says good for BLACK).

I would use Dodo Juice Lime Prime Lite

Shawn T.
05-23-2011, 08:07 PM
I really like Meguiars Gold Class Carnauba Plus. It gives a really nice glow and is very easy to use.

Mike Phillips
05-23-2011, 08:20 PM
Just a guess but is the car a 1991 Nissan 300ZX


http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/31430-polishing-plastic.html


Regardless, looks like you have a Cyclo polisher too... assuming the paint is a clear coat finish and it should be for 1991, then use a light finishing polish like the Menzerna PO85RD, or Wolfgang Finishing Glaze or Pinnacle Finishing Glaze, they all finish down really nice.

Then top with a finishing wax, something without any cleaners. Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax works great on black paint and it's real easy to use, just wipe-on, wipe off.

How To Choose The Right Wax or Paint Sealant for your Detailing Project (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23263-how-choose-right-wax-paint-sealant-your-detailing-project.html)


Works good on red too...

Video: A Show Car Wax for a Show Car Finish at Show Car Garage (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pinnacle-wax/28651-video-show-car-wax-show-car-finish-show-car-garage.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/928/1954Vette024.jpg



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/928/1954Vette031.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/928/1954Vette035.jpg



1954 Corvette Just Waxed with Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax

- Souveran Carnauba Paste Wax Machine applied to a 1954 Corvette



1956 Pontiac Star Chief Convertible (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/34525-1956-pontiac-star-chief-convertible.html)

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1084/56StarCheif079.jpg


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1084/56StarCheif069.jpg


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