Struggle with white paint..ugh

[FUNX650]

But I couldn't even see a line of product
I put on the car. It went invisible the second
it was on the paint. I didn't know where to
wipe or where I left off lol.

"A line of product" just creates another
type of "paint condition".

The same lighting principles that I
mentioned earlier still apply, IMO.


Bob

[idriveblackcars]

"A line of product" just creates another
type of "paint condition".

The same lighting principles that I
mentioned earlier still apply, IMO.


Bob

I guess that is true.

[DrBeasleys]

In the case of white or light colored paint, the lighting of the environment in which you're detailing is so important. We use headlamps if necessary!

[WillSports3]

I would suggest headlamps as well. I don't polish without them, and I definitely don't coat without them either. I also have a LED flashlight that you can put down on the ground and aim the head that I use as well. Other thing about white cars, might be just me but does it seem that white is generally a harder paint?

[juvefan30]

Machine polish or wax application instead of hand application
Wipe off residue
Go over car again with a quick detailer or spray wax

I think that should work for not missing a spot on white paint, even with poor lighting.

[SabbyNJ]

A black light might help.


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[dcjredline]

I've found I have to set a section before I start, then I know where that polish is and can wipe it off. Make another section etc etc. Like I'll go from a door handle edge (the rear of it) and leave one foot planted for the other"edge" of my section. Then I know I gotta wipe between the door handle and my leg.

[Rmd]

My last couple cars have white. When polishing, I like to use little bits of the green tape to mark boundaries of polishing areas. With my grid pointers I know what I have done. Sealants and lsp's are still a challenge though. Real slow final wipe with a plush towel can help you feel any difference in the surface condition such as remaining product. No perfect solution though.