Need Suggestions

[Kybob]

I have a 2012 Infinity with gun metallic finish. The paint is in good condition and the car is kept in the garage when not driven. I am retired and have the time to detail the car when necessary. The car was waxed by the dealer when I got it sever months ago and it still beads water very good. I don`t see any swirls or imperfections in the finish, but I would like to get the very best shine and protection posssible.

I have a PC 7424, which I have never used, along with 3 white, and 3 black foam pads. I also have some Opti G-P-S and Opti Hyper Polish.

My plan is to wash and clay the car, then use the G-P-S and Hyper Polish with the DA. Is there anything else to do with the paint finish, or other products that might be better?

Thanks,

[Stokdgs]

Congratulations on a beautiful car, and welcome to this awesome Forum ! Is Gun Metallic a Silver or Gray color ??

I have used a lot of Optimum Hyper Polish and find it to be one of the better polishing compounds out there. I love that it corrects until you decide to stop and it finishes really nice with no dusting.

The G-P-S product is a one-step product that corrects a little, leaves a glaze on the surface and also a sealer to keep the protection on the paint for awhile.

If you feel you need to use both products, then you should use the Hyper Polish first, and then the G-P-S last.

Or better still, use the G-P-S only and it should take care of your really new paint.

Look at it carefully and decide which way you want to go. What size are your pads ??

If I was using these products on your car and had your tools and supplies to use, I would first try out the G-P-S product with the white pad and see if it made enough difference in the finish to satisfy my criteria, and if so, finish the entire car this way.

I would want the Porter Cable going full speed on the paint to give you as much pad rotation as possible, which will help correct the paint quicker and better.

Good luck with this !
Dan F

[Kybob]

I would call the color a Gray Metallic which is listed as Gun Metallic on Dr. Colorchip and Silver on the title. I have the 5.5 backerplate with 6.5" pads. I`ll try your suggestion on the G-P-S for my first try. So I don`t need to use any other sealer or wax after the G-P-S?

[Stokdgs]

Kybob -

No problem on the color name. Glad you know about Dr. Colorchip - been using their products for years and always had great success...

No, you dont have to put anything else on the car after using G-P-S...

You can if you want to, but what goes on may not stick as long as the original product which was designed to be a complete system in the product.

See how it looks after you do the work and decide then...

A wax will always make the finish look better because of the oils and waxy stuff, but typically, a wax attracts dirt/dust easier because of its chemical make up..
And it wont be on the car long before it goes away...

What are you looking for short and long-term; that will help you determine what to do to the paintwork..

Gloss, protection, durability, a little of each, etc...

Dan F