Suggestion for Mars Red SL550

[Centexhokie]

I am an amateur detailer. I have a couple of months old 2013 SL550 that is Mars red. I have clayed the car and put on a coat of FK Pink Wax with good result, but decided that I wanted more pop. I did the hood last night with Klasse Aio followed by Collinite 845 with my PC DA. It looks good, but I really can't see much difference between the combo and the FK Pink.

What would you suggest to get a deeper shine?

[zmcgovern45]

Coat it with a silica coating like CQuartz or 22ple VX1 Pro :)

[Centexhokie]

Coat it with a silica coating like CQuartz or 22ple VX1 Pro :)

Interesting choices. How difficult are they to get right?

[zmcgovern45]

22ple VX1 Pro is extremely easy to apply. Spread it, wait 3-5 minutes depending on your ambient conditions, and then easily wipe away without using any pressure.

I've even done some experimenting and find the coating is still easy to wipe away after 15 minutes or so... so if you find you missed a spot or left a small streak somewhere, you don't need to polish it off if you catch it within the first 15-20 minutes.

Here are a few pics from when I coated my dad's TSX with 22ple VX1 Pro:
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/483370_234094733395320_678806004_n.jpg

https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408089_234094786728648_875548623_n.jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/625646_234094830061977_189503292_n.jpg

Full write up here on my site: Attention to Detailing - 2007 Acura TSX - Paint Correction and 22ple Application (http://attentiontodetailingpeoria.com/blog/2013/04/04/2007-acura-tsx-paint-correction-and-22ple-application)



I have never used the consumer version of CQuartz, but I hear it can be more finicky to work with. The UK version is supposed to be better to work with (CQuartz UK, and is available in the US as well).

[FUNX650]

Unless there's the need to "refine the finish" a little more by ultra-fine polishing;
and, if Mars Red isn't a "metallic"...

It's going to be kinda difficult to get the "shine" to:
POP! much more...than you say it already does.

JMO.

Bob

[Centexhokie]

Thanks. The TSX looks great. Maybe I'll try it on my wife's car to make sure the application is good.

[zmcgovern45]

Unless there's the need to "refine the finish" a little more by ultra-fine polishing;
and, if Mars Red isn't a "metallic"...
It's going to be kinda difficult to get the "shine" to POP!
much more...than you say it already does.

JMO.

Bob

Always a good point...

remember that the final appearance of your vehicle relies MOSTLY on the condition of the paint, and the LSP only slightly enhances that appearance in the grand scheme of things.

You can put whatever you want on a swirled out car (just speaking in general, not stating that your car is swirly), but it will never shine like a properly polished vehicle.

[Centexhokie]

Unless there's the need to "refine the finish" a little more by ultra-fine polishing;
and, if Mars Red isn't a "metallic"...

It's going to be kinda difficult to get the "shine" to:
POP! much more...than you say it already does.

JMO.

Bob

It's not a metallic. Here is a picture of the car with the FK Pink.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv266/VATECH82/SL550Outside_zps43cd3f7a.jpg


Always a good point...

remember that the final appearance of your vehicle relies MOSTLY on the condition of the paint, and the LSP only slightly enhances that appearance in the grand scheme of things.

You can put whatever you want on a swirled out car (just speaking in general, not stating that your car is swirly), but it will never shine like a properly polished vehicle.

Thanks for the reminder. There won't be any swirls when I put on the LSP if there are any now.

[FUNX650]

It's not a metallic.

^^^I didn't think so^^^




Here is a picture of the car with the FK Pink.

http://i690.photobucket.com/albums/vv266/VATECH82/SL550Outside_zps43cd3f7a.jpg
^^^:props:^^^

As I was saying: Going to be hard to "top" that!!



Bob

[zmcgovern45]

Looks pretty darn good to me!

I think Santa has the same car...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkFUgo2v5ws/0.jpg

[Centexhokie]

Looks pretty darn good to me!

I think Santa has the same car...

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/bkFUgo2v5ws/0.jpg

Yeah, but Santa can use Carnuba which melts here in central Texas :)

[zmcgovern45]

Yet another reason why I would recommend a coating :)

[FUNX650]

Yeah, but Santa can use Carnuba which melts here in central Texas :)


put on a coat of FK Pink Wax

I did the hood last night with Klasse Aio
followed by Collinite 845
I bet you've heard that it's difficult to get a "deep shine" except from Carnauba/Carnauba-based wax products.

But: "Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax is blended from premium Brazilian Carnauba wax plus high tech poly resins"...

In my book that's an hybrid-wax...
perhaps one of the better shine-solutions for your area of the Country.
That...or: Finish Kare Hi-Temp!!

Also:
-KAIO is an acrylic-sealant/AIO.
Collinite #845 is a most ideal: High-temp Carnauba-based liquid wax!

(Just thinking aloud.)

:)

Bob

[Centexhokie]

I bet you've heard that it's difficult to get a "deep shine" except from Carnauba/Carnauba-based wax products.

But: "Finish Kare 2685 Pink Paste Wax is blended from premium Brazilian Carnauba wax plus high tech poly resins"...

In my book that's an hybrid-wax...
perhaps one of the better shine-solutions for your area of the Country.
That...or: Finish Kare Hi-Temp!!

Also:
-KAIO is an acrylic-sealant/AIO.
Collinite #845 is a most ideal: High-temp Carnauba-based liquid wax!

(Just thinking aloud.)

:)

Bob

I'm thinking that I may play around with the AIO and collinite some more before going to a silica coating. Looking at a few videos online I see that some folks have incurred streaking with application errors and some seem to be disappointed with the longevity. At least with what I am using I can always remove and try again.

The wife thinks I am nuts to keep trying different things, but I like to experiment and enjoy the results. It's a harmless hobby other than a little time and money and of course the garage space for my stuff.

[zmcgovern45]

You can also remove coatings just so ya know... you just have to polish them away.