My car made heads turn today because paint looked so freakin wet...

[RayBay30]

I have a roadster convertible and when I first got it the paint, although clean, was nothing to write home about. Just your common light grey color that displayed zero depth, jetting or gloss.

Since I learned about auto detailing there was some success in getting a reflective and shiny appearance but it just looked so dry and dull still. I spent so much money buying different products and invested hours washing, claying, polishing, etc. Still mediocre results. Don't get me wrong--the car looked clean and well maintained--but it just wasn't enough to draw the attention I wanted from people.

Over the course of my trial and error there were two products that consistently gave above average results that were really noticeable--Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax and Optimum Instant Detailer.

The Pinnacle made the paint reflective and radiant. Optimum's gloss enhancers further amped up the the reflections while adding slickness, depth and jetting. Up to this point I would use the Pinnacle or Optimum after washing to add that extra sex appeal. Then I'd cruise around town to gauge the public's reactions. A few people would always take notice if I used either product.

So one day I had an idea--why not experiment and use both after washing?

So the next morning that's exactly what I did. Rinseless washed first with Optimum No Rinse and Shine. After that I sprayed the Optimum Instant Detailer and began drying the car. Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax served as the LSP and at this stage the paint was more than dripping wet--I mean it looked as though you could just jump in like a swimming pool. Gloss, jetting, depth, reflections, shimmer, radiance--it was all there! I was so amazed at the unbelievable results after just 30 minutes of work!

Driving home from the self-serve car wash I felt the satisfaction of finally achieving the wet look that once seemed impossible to have on my paint. On my way back I was shocked at how many people stared at my car. I mean neck-breaking head turns when passing and looks of astonishment at stoplights...I never got any attention like this before! It sort of made me feel like I was driving a car worth a million bucks. Nah, it just looks that way.

[Just02896]

Pictures or it didnt happen! :-)

What you've done is just as bad as telling us your GF is an 11 out of 10 supermodel and then not posting pictures! Not cool! Lol!

[WillWashesCars]

Brick wall of text or pictures.

I choose PICTURES!

[hernandez.art13]

[goodinblack]

Long post no picture

Boooooooo

[RayBay30]

Yes, I do owe you guys a visual

Until I can get some photos up look at this car that Mike Phillips is working on:

http://www.autogeekonline.net/galler...ntVideo010.jpg

Now imagine that same look on a light colored vehicle. That's close to the result I got. Let me also add that my paint isn't perfect. Swirls and scratches are there. But the combination of the detailer and wax seem to create a reflective, glossy illusion of flawless paint (even up close) and conceals imperfections in most lighting situations.

[allenk4]

Boooooo Hisssss!!!!

[custmsprty]

Boooooo Hisssss!!!!

I second that super lame.

[MarkD51]

A hard crowd to please, huh!? hee hee.

[valleyrider]

Yes, I do owe you guys a visual


Now imagine that same look on a light colored vehicle.

So is your car light colored or is the car you posted a picture of as your own here a separate car that you have?

The result of layering 4 coats of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Liquid Seal...