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    Looking for a bit more depth.

    Hey, all! I recently purchased a world rally blue WRX, and while I think I’ve done a good job with paint correction and polishing, I’d like to see if I can get a bit more depth, get the pearl to pop a little moreany suggestions? I’ve used chemical guys jet seal and 50/50, pinnacle sovereign liquid wax.
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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    You could try topping with WDGPS?
    Always gave my cars a deep, wet look.

    And congrats on the WRX!
    2022 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon • 2021 Ford Ranger Lariat •2016 Alfa Romeo 4C Spider • 2006 Buell Lightning-Bolt • 2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Not familiar, educate me? �� and thanks!
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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.
    Super easy on, easy off. I think it works better the darker the paint.
    You apply, let it sit for 30+ minutes and wipe off. It does have a 12 hour cure time where you can't can't the car wet.
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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Quote Originally Posted by Domino81 View Post
    I’d like to see if I can get a bit
    more depth, get the pearl to pop
    a little more any suggestions?

    I’ve used chemical guys jet seal and
    50/50, pinnacle sovereign liquid wax.
    •I can see why you are wanting more
    depth/pop...If you are in fact saying that:
    1.) you originally applied a Sealant; then:
    2.) you applied a Wax on top of the Sealant;
    3.) then: you applied a “Hybrid Sealant” on
    top of the Wax.

    Yep, IMO: you gummed-up the works.

    Allow me to clarify:
    ____________________________________

    •Since you mentioned you are good with
    your paint correction/polishing—after all
    that’s where the biggest majority (~90/95%)
    of the shine/pop/depth/etc. comes from—I’ll
    focus on the roles, if any, your selection and
    the application order of the last step products
    you list play in the furtherance of making the
    paint have more depth/pop (the last remaining
    ~5-10%).


    •Based solely on my experiences:
    -Sealants, being crystal clear when fully
    cured, have a better track record of making
    Metallic paints pop than do Waxes—which
    have the tendency to “gray out”—that will,
    ultimately, mute the flakes in Metallic paints.

    -Additionally, as to #3.) above:
    It’s not settled-Science, but it’s a “Best
    Practice” to not apply a Sealant on top
    of a Wax (the Pinnacle product over 50/50).


    •Back to the core issue, I’ll suggest
    the following:
    -Wait awhile and enjoy the current level of
    the fruits of your labor (and money spent)

    -Later...In about a month, or so:
    1.) Re-polish: to remove all existing LSPs
    2.) Then perform a ‘refining’ polishing step:
    trying to squeeze out the max gloss/shine/pop
    3.)[Although I’ll second Detail Kitty’s Wolfgang
    DGPS recommendation]...Apply the Sealant of
    your choice. Wait and allow this application to
    cure for at least 12 hours. Then, If so desired:
    4.) Apply one more layer of the same Sealant
    you just applied ~12 hours prior.
    5.) Enjoy the ride

    Yep...that’s it: No need to gum-up the works.


    Bob
    "Be wary of the man who urges an action in which he himself incurs no risk."
    ~Joaquin de Setanti

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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    •I can see why you are wanting more
    depth/pop...If you are in fact saying that:
    1.) you originally applied a Sealant; then:
    2.) you applied a Wax on top of the Sealant;
    3.) then: you applied a “Hybrid Sealant” on
    top of the Wax.

    Yep, IMO: you gummed-up the works.

    Allow me to clarify:
    ____________________________________

    •Since you mentioned you are good with
    your paint correction/polishing—after all
    that’s where the biggest majority (~90/95%)
    of the shine/pop/depth/etc. comes from—I’ll
    focus on the roles, if any, your selection and
    the application order of the last step products
    you list play in the furtherance of making the
    paint have more depth/pop (the last remaining
    ~5-10%).


    •Based solely on my experiences:
    -Sealants, being crystal clear when fully
    cured, have a better track record of making
    Metallic paints pop than do Waxes—which
    have the tendency to “gray out”—that will,
    ultimately, mute the flakes in Metallic paints.

    -Additionally, as to #3.) above:
    It’s not settled-Science, but it’s a “Best
    Practice” to not apply a Sealant on top
    of a Wax (the Pinnacle product over 50/50).


    •Back to the core issue, I’ll suggest
    the following:
    -Wait awhile and enjoy the current level of
    the fruits of your labor (and money spent)

    -Later...In about a month, or so:
    1.) Re-polish: to remove all existing LSPs
    2.) Then perform a ‘refining’ polishing step:
    trying to squeeze out the max gloss/shine/pop
    3.)[Although I’ll second Detail Kitty’s Wolfgang
    DGPS recommendation]...Apply the Sealant of
    your choice. Wait and allow this application to
    cure for at least 12 hours. Then, If so desired:
    4.) Apply one more layer of the same Sealant
    you just applied ~12 hours prior.
    5.) Enjoy the ride

    Yep...that’s it: No need to gum-up the works.


    Bob
    Absoulutely

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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    IMO A great quality Wax can do that. I like Pinnacle Souveran Paste wax. I am going to try the New Pinnacle Black Label Wax. Again, IMO nothing beats a great paste wax.
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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    I’m happy to help a fellow Cuse guy (born and raised) with any additional questions/discussion you may have. WGDGPS, PBL Sealant, Mckees High Def Sealant, Polish Angel Master Sealant are all going to do what you ask for. If you want to get into more expensive options that do nice things for flake popping, they exist as well.

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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    •I can see why you are wanting more
    depth/pop...If you are in fact saying that:
    1.) you originally applied a Sealant; then:
    2.) you applied a Wax on top of the Sealant;
    3.) then: you applied a “Hybrid Sealant” on
    top of the Wax.

    Yep, IMO: you gummed-up the works.

    Allow me to clarify:
    ____________________________________

    •Since you mentioned you are good with
    your paint correction/polishing—after all
    that’s where the biggest majority (~90/95%)
    of the shine/pop/depth/etc. comes from—I’ll
    focus on the roles, if any, your selection and
    the application order of the last step products
    you list play in the furtherance of making the
    paint have more depth/pop (the last remaining
    ~5-10%).


    •Based solely on my experiences:
    -Sealants, being crystal clear when fully
    cured, have a better track record of making
    Metallic paints pop than do Waxes—which
    have the tendency to “gray out”—that will,
    ultimately, mute the flakes in Metallic paints.

    -Additionally, as to #3.) above:
    It’s not settled-Science, but it’s a “Best
    Practice” to not apply a Sealant on top
    of a Wax (the Pinnacle product over 50/50).


    •Back to the core issue, I’ll suggest
    the following:
    -Wait awhile and enjoy the current level of
    the fruits of your labor (and money spent)

    -Later...In about a month, or so:
    1.) Re-polish: to remove all existing LSPs
    2.) Then perform a ‘refining’ polishing step:
    trying to squeeze out the max gloss/shine/pop
    3.)[Although I’ll second Detail Kitty’s Wolfgang
    DGPS recommendation]...Apply the Sealant of
    your choice. Wait and allow this application to
    cure for at least 12 hours. Then, If so desired:
    4.) Apply one more layer of the same Sealant
    you just applied ~12 hours prior.
    5.) Enjoy the ride

    Yep...that’s it: No need to gum-up the works.


    Bob
    Looking for a bit more depth.️Agree with Bob

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    Re: Looking for a bit more depth.

    Hey, guys - thank you for the replies, I’d like to clarify that I haven’t used those products in addition to each other; they’re products I’ve tried, and had good luck with, but ultimately got my 90% of what I was looking for. ���� Purchased and applied Wolfgang, quality product.
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    2017 World Rally Blue WRX

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