Best product for color shifting paint

[shaolinfox30]

Hello. I just got my 95 Trans Am painted (Factory red basecoat-PPG gold pearl mid-coat)
Does anyone know what wax/polish product would be the "best" choice? I guess it goes without saying it "flips" from red to gold. Thanks :)

I've been using Mothers & Natty's blue so far.

[Mike Phillips]

Assuming the car is clearcoated, and it should be, can't imagine it not being clearcoated, then you're working on clear paint, not the color no mater what the color or type of flake.

The goal is the same, make the paint as smooth as possible and make the clear coat as clear as possible by removing as many defects as possible.

By making the paint smooth you maximize gloss.

By making the surface completely defect free you maximize clarity so your eyes can see past the clear layer to the colorcoat underneath.


So use the the best, quality compounds and polishes you can obtain with quality pads and perfect technique to perfect the paint and then apply your choice of a non-cleaning wax, paint sealant or coating.


Look through any of the car projects we've worked on here,

Pictures & Videos of ALL cars buffed out at Autogeek! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/)


And notice the wide range of "brands" we use and you'll get some ideas. I always like to show this picture but there's lots in the link above...


1954 Ford F-100 - Extreme Makeover - Process and products used (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/42270-1954-ford-f-100-extreme-makeover-process-products-used.html)

Gloss comes from smoothness
I think everyone will agree that a great looking paint job is a glossy looking paint job and gloss comes from smoothness. The first step in creating a glossy looking finish it to inspect for above surface bonded contaminants and if discovered, use detailing clay to clay the paint.
http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1290/54Ford50.jpg



Here's a classic Can Am Corvette with a multi-color metallic finish, you want to see an EXTREME MAKEOVER click the link below and check out the BEFORE pictures...

1977 Can Am Corvette - Modeled by Amy and Janna - Pictures and Video! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/41292-1977-can-am-corvette-modeled-amy-janna-pictures-video.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1261/CanAmCorvette010.jpg



:)

[shaolinfox30]

Thank you. Yes, there are least 3 coats of clear. It's approx. $4,000 paint job which has been buffed at the place that painted it. I am curious...products like the dodo juice that offer wax products for specific colors; is there ANY advantage to using a product like this considering the majority of vehicles are base/clear?

[Mike Phillips]

Thank you. Yes, there are least 3 coats of clear. It's approx. $4,000 paint job which has been buffed at the place that painted it. I am curious...products like the dodo juice that offer wax products for specific colors; is there ANY advantage to using a product like this considering the majority of vehicles are base/clear?

Somewhere pj and dom did some testing on a white hood showing the tinting effect you can create from their waxes, not sure where it's at but they have their own forum.


:)

[shaolinfox30]

Thank you!