Are you smarter than a detailer?

[Flatlander]

I read a lot on the forums about this coating is better than that coating and this wax/sealant is better than that wax/sealant. I thought I'd post a challenge. I "coated" my car with something and YOU have to guess what it is by the looks. I don't have any topper over it; just pure "coating". You guys are so smart, you tell me what it is. If the guesses are wildly off, I'll offer a hint later. Good Luck. No prizes will be awarded! Im the MAN
- The Doc

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=526&pictureid=3179

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http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=526&pictureid=3186

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/picture.php?albumid=526&pictureid=3181

[DiPaoro]

WG

[CM8 6MT]

Funny that you post this because I was thinking of posting something just like this a few weeks ago.

The fact of the matter is, its not about being "smart" enough as detailers to guess your LSP. Its a matter of logic, NO one can tell what LSP you used just by looking at your pictures.

Your camera/picture quality come into play. Your paint type, the quality of the prep work. Heck, how well your computers monitor/resolution is.There are several factors to consider. While I agree that many users here state "Get Fuzion for that deep wet look". Well, you can achieve that look with some great paint correction and just about any quality LSP out there wether its OTC or on AG.

If any one does "guess" the LSP, my money is that it was sheer luck. Thats why I didnt post my thread, its just too redundant. Also, looking at a paint's gloss in person is a whole nother ball park when comparing it to a photo online. You also took those photos inside a garage, take that baby outside in direct sunlight.

[fenderpicks]

cquartz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[A2 Auto Spa]

wolfgang?

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a car with a coating...

1977 Can Am Corvette (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/CanAmCorvette067.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1261/CanAmCorvette009.jpg

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

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1261/CanAmCorvette013.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1261/CanAmCorvette014.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1261/CanAmCorvette072.jpg




Here's a car with a wax...

1959 Chevrolet El Camino - Extreme Makeover (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/44228-1959-chevrolet-el-camino-extreme-makeover-modeled-christina.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1339/1959ElCamino085.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1339/1959ElCamino102.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1339/1959ElCamino090.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1339/1959ElCamino083.jpg



Both look good to me and if I hadn't been there during the project I wouldn't be able to tell you what was on each car just by looking...


:D

[fenderpicks]

Mike what coating is on that can am corv?

Im guessing Exo!!!!!!!

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a coating...

1994 Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/sign-up-open-garage-classes/40652-1994-porsche-964-turbo-3-6-modeled-janna-amy.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1257/94PorscheCTW44.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1257/94PorscheCTW45.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1257/94PorscheCTW46.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1257/94PorscheCTW47.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1257/94PorscheCTW48.jpg


Here's a wax...


2004 Chevy SSR - Extreme Makeover by Blackfire (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/44035-2004-chevy-ssr-extreme-makeover-blackfire-modeled-tasha.html)


http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1314/ChevySSR085.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1314/ChevySSR086.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1314/ChevySSR087.jpg




:D

[Mike Phillips]

Mike what coating is on that can am corv?

Im guessing Exo!!!!!!!



Can Am has Opti-Coat
Porshce has Cquartz
1959 El Camino has Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax
SSR has Blackfire Paste Wax


This Mustang has EXO...


Video & Pictures: 1965 Fastback Mustang - Gtechniq EXO Show Car Makeover! (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/pictures-autogeek-s-car-week/53807-video-pictures-1965-fastback-mustang-gtechniq-exo-show-car-makeover.html)



http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang034.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang033.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang023.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang024.jpg

http://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/1511/65Stang025.jpg



More examples of different LSP's used on cars here (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/56816-autogeek-portfolio-cars-i-ve-worked-since-coming-autogeek.html)



:D

[fenderpicks]

I seriously cant tell any difference......

[y8s]

OP: black paint with clear coat.

[jgibson2980]

Wouldn't how long they hold up to the elements and last be one of the only differences?

[Mike Phillips]

OP: black paint with clear coat.


Ha ha...


:D

[CM8 6MT]

OP: black paint with clear coat.

LOL!!!!!!!! Omg that one made my morning :)

[jdscooby]

Pledge?