How do I get that "wet look"?

**Booki** · 12-06-2016, 07:28 AM

The wet sand, cut and buff was done after I felt the painted cured for a bit. It had never quite the same since. I can't put a exact date on the sand, but would have been well after the paint had cured id say.

I've personally never tried a glaze. Would love too but they seem a rarity in Australia!

Mike Phillips · 12-06-2016, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Booki

after giving it a wash its not quite as glossy after I had painted it.

It it possible to get it looking as "wet" as it is when I wash it before it dries?

Have you tried the basics?

Basics = Apply a coat of wax or a synthetic sealant.

**goldenlight** · 12-06-2016, 01:53 PM

The WEt Look comes from Polishing...

Mike Phillips · 12-07-2016, 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by goldenlight

The WEt Look comes from Polishing...

The wet look starts with making the paint as flat and smooth as possible. Then polishing and applying "something" that was formulated to create gloss and shine like a wax, sealant or coating.

Fresh paint looks great when the car comes out of the paint booth a good professional polishing process will take these results to a higher level and regular polishing and protecting maintains the level achieved.