Car show shine not worrying much about protection?

[trueblueblood]

What would be some products to get a really wet jaw dropping appearance. Not so worried about protection and I`ve got the polishing prep work done. I`m thinking a glaze like Vanilla Moose and then some #81 hand polish. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks:xyxthumbs

[Bill D]

Maybe GEPC, 3m Imperial Hand Glaze, One Grand Glaze

[Scottwax]

VM and Souveran. Used it on the that Rolls Royce Phantom I detail. Insanely wet looking. Too bad the owner is out of town and while I had his garage door opener, no keys to move the car out and get real good pics.

[trueblueblood]

Thanks Scott and Bill!:xyxthumbs

[Thomas Dekany]

Originally posted by Scottwax

VM and Souveran. Used it on the that Rolls Royce Phantom I detail. Insanely wet looking. Too bad the owner is out of town and while I had his garage door opener, no keys to move the car out and get real good pics.

I am sorry, what is VM?



Thomas

[chris0626]

If your paint is in great shape, you can try Meguiar`s #7 (Show Car Glaze). I tried that and some folks at our concours thought I had applied a dozen coats of Zaino. But if you want to try #7, be sure and read Mike Phillips` tips in the Hall of Fame. I didn`t have any problems when I tried it as a newbie, but apparently, some folks do.

[chris0626]

Originally posted by tdekany

I am sorry, what is VM?

It`s Clearkote`s Vanilla Moose. You`ll find most of our often-used acronyms here [There`s a link to it from the upper-left corner of the homepage.]

[Scottwax]

Lynn-a more user friendly alternative to #7 is #81 Hand Polish but that is something you would have to order or buy through a professional product distributer. Both products look truly excellent, but #81 is far easier to use.

[ben54]

Originally posted by Scottwax

Lynn-a more user friendly alternative to #7 is #81 Hand Polish but that is something you would have to order or buy through a professional product distributer. Both products look truly excellent, but #81 is far easier to use.

I have both, so when would #7 be better to use than #81? Just wondering if I should donate my #7 to a friend.

[Scottwax]

Originally posted by ben54

I have both, so when would #7 be better to use than #81? Just wondering if I should donate my #7 to a friend.

#7 on single stage paints (which is all there were when it came out about 70 years ago) and #81 on clear coats.

[chris0626]

Good tip, Scottwax. I think I`d seen that comment before, but somehow it slipped my mind. I`ll have to look for some #81. Sometimes, when I don`t have time to do the full sealant routine, I just grab Megs glaze for a concours. Sounds like I need to make the switch to #81.

[Thomas Dekany]

Originally posted by Lynn

It`s Clearkote`s Vanilla Moose. You`ll find most of our often-used acronyms here [There`s a link to it from the upper-left corner of the homepage.]

thanks!

[Thomas Dekany]

Originally posted by ben54

I have both, so when would #7 be better to use than #81? Just wondering if I should donate my #7 to a friend.

Once a painter friend of mine told me to add some #7 to your wash to get a nice shine if you don`t have time to detail your car.



It really works!

[trueblueblood]

Originally posted by Scottwax

VM and Souveran. Used it on the that Rolls Royce Phantom I detail. Insanely wet looking. Too bad the owner is out of town and while I had his garage door opener, no keys to move the car out and get real good pics.

I think I`m gonna use some VM + #81+ some Trade Secret which I`m anxiously awaiting. I`ll let you know how it turns out should have everything done by this Saturday! Thanks for all the help but keep goin with the combos so I have somethin to experiment with next time!

[imported_uflraptor]

Originally posted by tdekany

Once a painter friend of mine told me to add some #7 to your wash to get a nice shine if you don`t have time to detail your car.



It really works!

Has anyone else done this and what did you think of the results?



Shawn