What products do you use for Car Shows?

[Crazy Quattro]

HIN is coming up and I want to get my car ready to go. Lets forget all about durabilty... whats the best way to get a sleek car show shine?


Should i be after a wet and deep look?


I have a dark gray color also, check sig.
Hows the VM and Sourvean combo?

[Richt]

I used to be a glaze and wax only man before car shows, but I find that some off todays sealants add to the looks so well I am now using them in show preps too.

Like everything it all depends on paint colour but I like

VM or RMG/ EX or Wolfgang/ CMW and/or Souveran on Black or Red

VM, EX, and P21s or Nattys on Dark Metallics

VM, EX-p and P21s on Light Metallics

AIO, 1Z Glanz and P21s on Silvers

[Crazy Quattro]

What ya think about Souveran on dark metallic? Or would P21s or Nattys be a better choice. (assuming cost isnt a factor)

[Richt]

Since buying my black car I love my Souveran. I have been keeping it for best and for my own car so not really tried it on any other full cars though. I would guess as on Black it would have the edge slightly over P21s or Nattys as it does on Black.

Currently on my Black Metallic car I have been doing Clearkote RMG, Wolfgang X3, a layer of CMW and then Souveran

I have found a Clearkote Carnuba Moose Wax base with P21s, or Signature over it looks almost identical to Souveran though.

On Dark metallic I would do VM, EX with Carnuba and then Souveran or Signature.

[Crazy Quattro]

Oh nice, i didnt think i could put Souveran over EX with carnuba!

I will go with that route then.

[Richt]

Works a treat, go for it.

[Deanski]

I've put Souveran over EX all the time. Then, I used Nattys on the red SC430 I have and it looks a bit more clear. On black, hands down it's Souveran. I did a side-by-side test of Souveran/Nattys at a Poorboys meet and only one person guessed correctly. You have to know the product and have a trained eye to tell them apart. Souveran imparts more warmer tones where Nattys is a bit less, more clear not as a darkening effect.

However, for indoor shows, I use Zaino for the reflectivity more than the warmth with a carnuba. Under metal Halide lamps, Zaino wins over caranuba. It's much more reflective. If you're outside, stick with EX/Souvearn. The sun shows off a wetter look.

Enjoy!

Regards,
Deanski

[mirrorfinishman]

I use Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax for car shows.

[kgb]

Something I like for car shows is Shining Monkey's Hand Glaze. It won't offer any protection but it makes the car look awesome. I will apply it just before the show or when I get there for setup.

[themightytimmah]

Polish it out nicely with Ceramiclear Twins

then

VM
RMG
Souveran
Souveran
Gloss enhancing QD (PB's S+W or UGE)

[JJ_]

I also have some car shows coming up and was thinking of just stopping at show car glaze for a nice wet look.

I did have other combos (In addition to this I also have p21s, SG, Glanz, Ex-P, AG EG, UPP)

#80 + NXT

#80/AIO + VM + EX + Nattys

#80 + VM + #7 + EX + Nattys/ Clearkote carnuaba wax (Ultime wetness, #7 is in there as I find VM cleans up the surface after #80, and #7 adds to the wetness).

Its a dark blue pearlescent. Want it nice and glossy with some flake? Any other suggestions. Sorry to hi-jack I just didnt't want to post another thread when its already being discussed. Some pics would be good too folks?

[jfelbab]

When I show my red MR2 I use NXT. I apply a coat of #81 Professional Hand Glaze over the NXT just before the show.