3 Easy Steps to Wet Looking Paint!

[RobRabbit2.5]

Actually the paint doesn't have to be flawless. My car, for example, sits on the outside under a tree. The paint has chips, swirls and scratches like crazy--and it's black so every flaw is even more visible. Yes, I know my process will not permanently correct these types of imperfections. The information offered in my post is an alternative for people that can't or won't do it the 100% perfect "textbook" way.

Here is a picture of my car after I got done:

Sometimes i think cars look happy, but this one looks positively thrilled

[RayBay30]

Sometimes i think cars look happy, but this one looks positively thrilled

It should be since I have to use premium gas.

[FUNX650]

It should be since I have to use premium gas.

Should there be any complaints about fuel costs?
I bet by now your wallet should be fairly fat:
You skimp on car-care products, and all that.
Why...Has your car's wheels ever seen a quast?



Bob

[HateSwirls]

Thanks for having an open mind to trying something new! The paint doesn't have to be flawless, though. It probably won't feel as good as if you used clay. And it doesn't correct imperfections like compounding or polishing would. But then again if it could do all of that there wouldn't be a need for proper prep.


My process works for me and others a well. I taught a buddy of mine (also an enthusiast) my process and his jaw dropped. He said he couldn't believe how it made his red Mustang look great in a fraction of the time it usually takes him. Later on that day I got a text message from him saying someone took pictures of his car with their camera phone, lol. Not that his car didn't look clean before but now it's sexy.

I've talked to complete strangers at the car wash and after helping them with their cars I'm asked where to buy the products I used. I had a college girl who was vacuuming her interior tell me she wished her car was a shiny as mine. I told her that if she had a little time I could show her how to do it. We ended up washing her car together and I explained the two bucket method, how to fold the towel, etc. She walked away from that interaction not just with glossy paint but also with a new education on how to properly wash a car.

Many similar situations come to mind where I've introduced people to the world of car detailing thru my method. Most of them had no prior interest in washing their cars and either used the touchless wash or someplace like Auto Bell. A small number of those individuals went on to learn more advanced things such as claying, polishing, etc. But I save advanced topics only for those that I see have enough enthusiasm to want to learn more about car detailing. Most people I've talked to probably won't but at least they now know how to wash their cars the right way.

It was very nice of you to educate that girl on how to maintain her car,who knows she may turn out like the rest of us. Lol

[RayBay30]

Should there be any complaints about fuel costs?
I bet by now your wallet should be fairly fat:
You skimp on car-care products, and all that.
Why...Has your car's wheels ever seen a quast?



Bob

Never thought of that one but I suppose you're right--my method also saves you money!

[RayBay30]

It was very nice of you to educate that girl on how to maintain her car,who knows she may turn out like the rest of us. Lol

I saw the girl again a few weeks later and she told me her boyfriend washes her car now that she showed him how to do it right.

[RayBay30]

Updated photos--almost a week later with heavy rain storms and a layer of dust on the paint...still looking good

[Sicoupe]

^ looks really good RAY!

[Mach1USMC]

Think I'll just stick with the GDWM - that is AFTER the paint is corrected and sealed. Less steps, less time, great results. But to each their own.

[RayBay30]

Think I'll just stick with the GDWM - that is AFTER the paint is corrected and sealed. Less steps, less time, great results. But to each their own.

Maybe less time until you have to correct and seal it again after you notice new flaws in your paint. I feel the majority of the folks who do it my way don't want to invest the time, resources, or effort into paint correction. They just want it to look good even if it's just "makeup". And that's fine with me. It's a free country.