What to do next

**13S550** · 10-10-2016, 06:01 PM

I`m guessing this is a newbie question. I have a 96 Dodge Viper that I`m trying to bring the finish back to some what swirl free. I went over the entire car with meguiar`s scratch X 2.0. It looks 100 % better than when I started. I did clay bar the entire car after a thorough wash before I applied the megs 2.0.

So what would be the next step?? I have been reading a bunch of threads on the subject but I`m now thoroughly confused...

**Stokdgs** · 10-10-2016, 06:12 PM

If you are happy with the outcome of your work and the finish looks great to you, then it would be time to apply something over the paintwork to give it a little protection..

The choices are from basic waxes, sealants, spray wax products, spray sealant products, and on to coatings..

Then, after accomplishing that step, just keep up on the finish using a good dedicated car wash soap and something soft to not introduce any new defects in your paintwork when you wash it.
Dan F

**13S550** · 10-10-2016, 07:09 PM

Would it benefit the paint if i would first use something like Blackfire gloss enhancing polish before I seal it?

**06vrss** · 10-10-2016, 07:57 PM

Originally Posted by 13S550

Would it benefit the paint if i would first use something like Blackfire gloss enhancing polish before I seal it?

I`ve never had good luck with gloss enhancing polish, maybe you will. I might recommend Poorboys black hole or white diamond depending on the color of the car. Not sure what LSP you plan on using but I think poorboys should play well with whatever you use.

**13S550** · 10-10-2016, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by 06vrss

I`ve never had good luck with gloss enhancing polish, maybe you will. I might recommend Poorboys black hole or white diamond depending on the color of the car. Not sure what LSP you plan on using but I think poorboys should play well with whatever you use.

It`s dark blue with white stripes.

**rlmccarty2000** · 10-10-2016, 08:42 PM

Is the car now swirl and defect free? If you want to fill in some minor scratches/swirls something like Poorboys Black Hole will fill and provide more gloss before a sealant or wax. The sealant will not fill and will probably make minor defects look worse (more reflection). You can use a good wax to fill in some minor defects. Waxes like Pinnacle Souvern or CG 50/50 would look great on that Viper especially if it is not a daily driver. If you want more protection Collinite 845 works great, just apply very thin for easier removal. Please post a picture, everyone loves a Viper.

**06vrss** · 10-10-2016, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by 13S550

It`s dark blue with white stripes.

White diamond for light colors. Black hole for dark colors. I`ve had excellent results with both. If your happy with the way it looks now but just want that little extra pop. They really do a great job of hiding alot of minor defects before lsp. Just my 2 cents. Awesome car btw, I`ve loved those since I was a kid.

**13S550** · 10-10-2016, 09:02 PM

Here you go.....

**13S550** · 10-10-2016, 10:27 PM

For some reason I can`t get the pics to come up.... any suggestions?

**06vrss** · 10-11-2016, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by 13S550

For some reason I can`t get the pics to come up.... any suggestions?

Do you have a smart phone? Download the Tapatalk app and post from that. I`ve never had much luck doing it any other way.

**13S550** · 10-11-2016, 01:12 PM

Ok here we go.

Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

**13S550** · 10-11-2016, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by 06vrss

Do you have a smart phone? Download the Tapatalk app and post from that. I`ve never had much luck doing it any other way.

Thank you for the tip...

**13S550** · 10-11-2016, 01:18 PM

That was before I started the process. So I`m going to be ordering the PB Black hole and have decided to not seal it since it`s not a DD. So wax wise I`m thinking about either Natty`s Blue or CG 50/50 what`s everyone`s opinion??

**06vrss** · 10-11-2016, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by 13S550

That was before I started the process. So I`m going to be ordering the PB Black hole and have decided to not seal it since it`s not a DD. So wax wise I`m thinking about either Natty`s Blue or CG 50/50 what`s everyone`s opinion??

Any of the nattys paste waxes will please you. I would recommend blue or black. Black hole and nattys paste is a recipe that cannot be beat. That car is simply awesome btw. Please post pics when you are done!

**13S550** · 10-11-2016, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by 06vrss

Any of the nattys paste waxes will please you. I would recommend blue or black. Black hole and nattys paste is a recipe that cannot be beat. That car is simply awesome btw. Please post pics when you are done!

Just ordered both. I will post before and after pics when I`m done. Thanks for everyone`s advise...