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    "Pop" on silver paint

    Hey guys. I've got a 2015 4runner. Classic silver color. And I just can NOT get this paint to pop. Not looking for longevity, but what's a good maintenance product (wax/detail spray) that will make this color pop a little more? I know it's a tough color, but I can't even make this paint look any different than no product at all.

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    I have a base coat of HiDef Sealant on it.

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    I have an '08 Silver 4runner sport. I understand what you mean. A couple products I have liked on mine were CG Blitz which is a spray that you treat like a liquid wax (spread out, let dry to haze then buff off). Works really well on windows/chrome too.

    Wolfgang Fusion and Deep gloss paint sealant, Megs d156, and Optimum spray wax. I tend to use all sealants on mine being a DD.

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    Has it been decon'd and polished?

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    Collinite 915 on silver is awesome!

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    Your LSP is only going to be 10% of the total shine. You must polish to get the other 90% of gloss.

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Your LSP is only going to be 10% of the total shine. You must polish to get the other 90% of gloss.
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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    After polishing, I find that the “glassy” look is best for making silver paint pop.

    Ceramic coatings work well to achieve this.

    If you go with a sealant, FK1000P is very nice on silver. Acrylic spray waxes like Ultimate Acrylic Spray Wax also work very well in making silver paint pop.
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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    I've had good luck with Essence topped with Mckees 37 Coating topped with Hydro Blue regularly on my Silver LGT - I did a good polish a few years back as well - so that's more maintenance now....

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    Re: "Pop" on silver paint

    Quote Originally Posted by AZpolisher15 View Post
    I've got a 2015 4runner. Classic silver color.
    And I just can NOT get this paint to pop.

    I know it's a tough color, but I can't even
    make this paint look any different than no
    product at all.
    Quote Originally Posted by Rsurfer View Post
    Your LSP is only going to be 10% of
    the total shine. You must polish to get
    the other 90% of gloss.
    ^^^This

    •Maximizing the clarity and smoothness
    of the CC goes a long way towards making
    that difference you’re looking for—(getting
    the paint to pop)—a reality.

    •Afterwards:
    -A Finishing Sealant will add protection,
    and a little enhancement, to the CC.

    •Here are a couple of my Sealant suggestions:
    -Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
    -Finish Kare 1000P
    -SON1C Wax Carnaubavore


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