HELP Getting the most fromsilver paint

[iwood3000]

I am just getting into the world of detailing, I am looking for the best way to get shine the most out of my silver truck. I just bought a PC and use 4 Star, adams and Maguires waxes. I ve have so many product over the years I do not know what is a sealer a wax or what to use. I heard a lot about this new NXT is it any good? or better than what I have listed?

Poorboys - SSR1
Adam - Natty`s, alum polish
4Star - Paint cleaner, UPP, QD spray
Maguire`s - show car glaze 7, med cut cleaner, hi tech yellow wax 26
Zymol - paint cleaner
3m - med paint cleaner.

what order would you use them in?????????
I also clay after the first wash.

[Dalton]

I have a 2003 silver accord. Its light metallic.

My process is

wash
clay (clay magic)
wash
SSR1 (PC on 2 to spread, 5.5 to work in)
Ex-Px2 Layer 3 this weekend (First with PC on 2 the rest by hand)
PB QD+ 1x/week

Looks amazing when clean. The metallic flake really stands out in the sunlight.

In addition, PB is Sooooo easy to use

Hope it helps.

[maecrispy]

Only step I might add to the above is VM before the EX-P.

I too love EX-P`s clarity on my SSM TL but VM will add some depth to that clarity (think dipped in oil type look.)

[Dalton]

So maecrispy you would SSR1 then VM? SSR1 is not only a SR but gives a slight Galzed look as well. Would VM add to this?

[iwood3000]

VM wax or wax glaze vanilla

[Beemerboy]

I`d say that the Wolfgangs line up a long with a top quality paste wax, is one that brings out the lighter colors. I do a corvette twice a month and his sliver kicks up with that combo

[Dalton]

Any pics Beemer?

[maecrispy]

Originally posted by Dalton
So maecrispy you would SSR1 then VM? SSR1 is not only a SR but gives a slight Galzed look as well. Would VM add to this?

Not entirely sure about that. My feeling is that it would since it`s a glaze and probably has better filling properties than SSR1.

Also, VM is very clear. That`s why it`s such a great combo with EX-P (which is also very clear.) y feeling is that on metallic paints (especially silver), you want to go with something optically clear so the metal flakes just pop out. That`s why even though I`m not a big fan of Zaino, I think Z looks decent on metallic silver.

VM + EX-P is almost as clear as Zaino but with more depth because of the VM.

[maecrispy]

Originally posted by Beemerboy
I`d say that the Wolfgangs line up a long with a top quality paste wax, is one that brings out the lighter colors. I do a corvette twice a month and his sliver kicks up with that combo

I too love Wolfgang (you can see pics of my SSM TL with WGx2 at the link in my sig.)

WG has a nice, shimmering look to it. Very deep and carnauba like for a sealant. I was very happy with it but it didn`t pop out as much for me as VM/EX-P. It really just depends on what you look you want. Both WG and EX-P will give you outsanding looks.

[Dalton]

Any bonding issues with VM and EX-p that you know of?

[maecrispy]

Originally posted by Dalton
Any bonding issues with VM and EX-p that you know of?

No issues. They`re perfectly compatible with each other.

[awd330]

IMHO the VM, EX-P combo looks virtually identical to the SSR1, EX-P combo. PwC, EX-P will show more of the metallic flake but will not look as wet. PP, EX-P is exceptionally clear but will expose any micromarring in the finish. AIO, EX-P seems a bit sterile looking to me. No bonding issues with any of those combos.

[Dalton]

Once again Marj you are selling me on PwC. I have to place an order now. I need some other stuff anyway.

[awd330]

Originally posted by Dalton
Once again Marj you are selling me on PwC. I have to place an order now. I need some other stuff anyway.

You`ll always need more stuff. Better just get used to that now. BTW, I`ve decided to go with the PwC, EX-P x2, Natty`s combo on my daily driver (a silvery green metallic color). After trying about two dozen combos in the past 8 months, this is my favorite combo for most light metallics (the only exception being for off-white metallics).

[Dalton]

All right. Im sold as long as its YOUR fav combo.