Prescription for silver ( GM)

[Fallguy]

Ok , this is a new to me car. I picked up and 09 Vette convt.

Its Blade Silver.

I want to put something on that makes it just wet looking , since i can't really get depth with silver.

I will prep properly , longevity is not that huge of and issue.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Congrats on the 'vette!

I've always liked the look of Opti-Seal on my blade silver GM.

[Thomas Dekany]

Hey - we all have an opinion, but I will take the pepsi challenge with HD NITRO SEAL. HD Nitro Seal

[Fallguy]

How would OCW work on silver ? would it give it to much of a different hue ?

Just asking because I would like to set it up once and just maintain it . I am going to do a coat of OPT/GPS today .

Another question , does the OS dry on its own ? I seen to can't get it to dry unless I use it like a QD and not the WOWO like it was intended .

[C. Charles Hahn]

How would OCW work on silver ? would it give it to much of a different hue ?

Just asking because I would like to set it up once and just maintain it . I am going to do a coat of OPT/GPS today .

OCW works just fine on that color as well.

Another question , does the OS dry on its own ? I seen to can't get it to dry unless I use it like a QD and not the WOWO like it was intended .

If it's not flashing off on its own, you're applying it too heavy. All you want/need is a thin, even coat.

[Fallguy]

Guys I need more advice .....

After looking at the paint much more closely and a wipe down of ONR I have noticed not even a marring mark on this car under all sorts of lights I tried. I know GPS has a little cut to it and was wondering if it would mar the finish ? or since it's in such good shape and shine with what ever is on there should I just apply OS and OCW and call it a day ? I just don't know how to handle this one. I was going to try some Megs 20 ect... but don't know if I really want to go that route and would rather stay with OPT stuff on this one .

Sorry for the ramble , just confused right now. I want to get this shine to pop and was even thinking a few coats of 1000p instead .

[C. Charles Hahn]

Guys I need more advice .....

After looking at the paint much more closely and a wipe down of ONR I have noticed not even a marring mark on this car under all sorts of lights I tried. I know GPS has a little cut to it and was wondering if it would mar the finish ? or since it's in such good shape and shine with what ever is on there should I just apply OS and OCW and call it a day ? I just don't know how to handle this one. I was going to try some Megs 20 ect... but don't know if I really want to go that route and would rather stay with OPT stuff on this one .

Sorry for the ramble , just confused right now. I want to get this shine to pop and was even thinking a few coats of 1000p instead .

Are you applying/working the GPS with a DA? It shouldn't cause any marring, especially if you use something like a soft black finishing pad. It's totally up to you whether you feel it's necessary or not... the OS/OCW may make it "pop" all on its own.

[Dan]

Zaino Z2+Z8 looks stunning on silver. Collinite 845 is also a strong choice. OS and FK1000P are also pretty good. As much as I love OCW, you won't get any sort of pop on silver with it.

[Fallguy]

Charles, I am applying by a hand or DA if needed.

Dan, The ocw pooped out on me as well . I may try the 845 or MEGS NXT or UPW.

[Dan]

Charles, I am applying by a hand or DA if needed.

Dan, The ocw pooped out on me as well . I may try the 845 or MEGS NXT or UPW.

I'd go for the 845 over NXT or UPW. Both NXT and UPW stress a deep wet look which does nothing for med to lighter silvers. 845 is pretty bright so it looks great on lighter silvers.

[Scottwax]

I'd go with Opti-Coat and once a month add some OCW after a wash.

[JSFM35X]

I'd go with Opti-Coat and once a month add some OCW after a wash.

I just opti coated a silver Subaru. Ice silver metallic and it brought out the flake and looks great. Plus the maintenance is suppose to be super easy. It is still in the garage as I plan on packing on another coat on the wheel and applying to jambs this weekend.