What products do you use for Car Shows?

**Crazy Quattro** · 06-02-2005, 01:25 AM

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** · 06-02-2005, 04:15 AM

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** · 06-02-2005, 08:54 AM

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

**Richt** · 06-02-2005, 09:01 AM

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** · 06-02-2005, 11:07 AM

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

I will go with that route then.

**Richt** · 06-02-2005, 11:40 AM

Works a treat, go for it.

**Deanski** · 06-02-2005, 01:11 PM

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

**imported_mirrorfinishman** · 06-03-2005, 03:37 AM

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

**imported_kgb** · 06-03-2005, 05:09 AM

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.

**imported_themightytimmah** · 06-07-2005, 12:42 PM

Polish it out nicely with Ceramiclear Twins

then

VM

RMG

Souveran

Souveran

Gloss enhancing QD (PB`s S+W or UGE)

**JJ_** · 07-02-2005, 07:49 AM

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** · 07-02-2005, 11:56 AM

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.

**lbls1** · 07-02-2005, 12:47 PM

I use what I regularly use for all occasions: my choice of Zymol coupled with previous uses of Sonus Carnauba Spritz to maintain a clean waxed surface (car #1).

**audipower** · 07-03-2005, 11:06 PM

I start out with:

Sonus or ClayMagic

Sonus Paint Cleaner

Sonus SFX-3 Finish Polish (depending severity of paint) Also use SFX-2 or Autoglym Paint Renovator.

Klasse AIO

Klasse SG (# of coats depends on customer)

P21S or Pinnacle Carnuba Wax for light and metallic paints

It really all depends on the condition of the paint. I only use polish twice a year on a car. For winter I focus on protection. In September when I have a week off. Everday I`ll put a coat of SG = 5. Leave on for 24 hrs and wait 24hrs between coats.

I have a step by step guide if you want it PM me.

Here`s a pic of the last car I did. `37 Ford. Really bad shape. First pic is what 30% of the car looked like, plus micro-mirroring. Last pic is the finished result. It one that day Best Paint, People`s Choice and Best Car. Out of 5,000 cars.

I`m not the hillbilly on the top right. JK