Product recommendation

[birdog]

I just bought a new 2013 F250 crew cab FX4 in Kodiak Brown. Can anyone recommend a product that will bring out the brown metallic and add depth. I'm a newbie at detailing and car care so any info will be appreciated. Thanks

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[Evan.J]

Here is some articles for you to read.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/54451-how-detail-your-brand-new-car-mike-phillips.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/43190-gloss-starts-first-smooth-surface.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/42288-even-show-cars-might-need-clayed.html

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/28505-use-least-aggressive-product-get-job-done.html

This last one is all about making the metallic flake pop
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/53021-making-metallic-flake-pop-popping-versus-muting.html

[birdog]

Thanks Evan J. Some of these steps are above my skill level I think. I'm not sure I could wetsand a $50k vehicle with only 200 miles on it. The compounding I might could tackle though. I did the baggy test and the paint felt smooth so I skipped the claying and applied meguiars NTX Tech Wax 2.0 and am pretty happy with the results but would like to see more metal lake.

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[Evan.J]

Any swirls or scratches in the paint?

A fine cut polish might enhance the clarity of the metal flakes.

M205
Menzerna SF4000

[birdog]

Not that I can see with my old eyes I inspected in both full sun and in my workshop/garage.

[Ed_H]

A few months ago I was wondering what to use for my new Buick Regal Turbo in Black Diamond Tricoat. I settled on Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish and Blackfire BlackICE. The pop from the flake is amazing!


BLACKFIRE Gloss Enhancing Polish, prewax polish, car polish (http://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-gloss-enhancing-polish.html)
BLACKFIRE BlackICE Hybrid Montan Sealant Wax, best black car wax (http://www.autogeek.net/best-black-car-wax.html)

[Jet Black]

I just put BlackIce on my car today, putting the product on was very easy with the PC7424 wiping off was easy also I had to let it haze for longer then 10 minutes because it was kind of humid today. As far as reflection and depth go its so so, for the price I was not overly impressed Tuesday I'm going to do another coat and see what happens but as of right now it's not worth the price.

You may want to try Blackfire paint sealant you put that on after you prep the paint and top with a good wax and you are set my friend.

[mpkav]

Wolfgang finishing glaze topped with their sealant has been very good for me!! I have a 2005 black F150 and a 2013 black flake Chevy Traverse. They both go on and come off super easy!!

[Zambini]

Used the Pinnacle - Wolfgang kit on my black GMC Sierra 2500 and my wife's midnight blue Buick Enclave and was pleased with the results on both.19755

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[birdog]

If I could figure out how to upload photos I would post some pics of my truck. I follow the directions and it says unlimited file size but I suspect that I need to resize them before uploading, and I haven't figured out how to in Windows 8.

[Evan.J]

If I could figure out how to upload photos I would post some pics of my truck. I follow the directions and it says unlimited file size but I suspect that I need to resize them before uploading, and I haven't figured out how to in Windows 8.

Use photo bucket then copy the IMG code and paste it in your reply

[birdog]

I think I got it.

[Jet Black]

I think I got it.

Nice truck, man you going to be putting in work:)

[greatwhitenorth]

I think I got it.
Any close ups so we can see the condition of the paint?

[birdog]

No close ups. I'll take some when I get back in town. Plus it started raining about 3 hrs after I polished it and we've gotten close to 3" with a chance for rain over the next 8 days.