Yeah...here`s the before picture:
This was my first time using the glossmeter and need to keep working with it to be able to use it as a "staple" in my process (It actually came in the mail the day of the detail.) For example, I don`t know why the 85 degree reading went down while the 20 and 60 went up.
I did mention to them that 60 degree is the angle most commonly seen by the human eye. I actually corresponded a little with John after this detail, to get a better understanding of how to best use the meter and its readings. Looks like we`re both learning although he has had his a bit longer.
It was really cool to see an improvement and everyone was impressed but until I play with it some more, and learn more about how it works, I won`t pass my final judgement on it. I did explain to them that "Gloss is determined using a gloss meter, which directs a beam light (which has a similar wavelength range as the human eye) at a specific angle to the test surface and measuring the amount of reflection." Initially I would say that it calibration and placement on the car needs to be done with a sniper`s touch and cars with curves like the Porsche make that hard.
The readings about were before my test panel and after I made a pass with Optimum Finish Polish. I didn`t feel it had done as good of a job as I wanted, so then I switched to Menz P0160FF. It look soooooooo much better. I didn`t take a final reading though. I just proceeded as it was getting late. I would have like to see my final reading as well.
If you ever want to try it or talk about it, let me know...you got my digits.:2thumbs:
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