Hi guys. So I know it is kinda easy to make a silver/gray car look decent. I am just looking to add some shine/wetness to my car. I am looking to do this without a PC. I really dont have the $ for one right now and would like to know what are the best products that I can apply by hand to make it look shiny, and wet. I plan to wash and clay of course. Thanks.
Best product to use on Silver/Gray '01 Maxima
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guys could you provide links as well?
I probably need som epolishing but I'll do it later when I get a PC. I actually have a nasty scratch on the passenger side below the rear bumper. I was backing out of a driveway and hit some electrical box that was "hidden" Thing is its kinda out of the way so I gues that help me a little. Ill take pics later. What sucks is that I just had the bumper re-painted before this happened!
Anyway I' m thinking Klasse AIO, and then Natty Blue on top of that?
Also please suggest things to apply it with. I am going to use the Excel WW towel to dry the car. Could I use their supreme tower to apply the wax/polish, or do I need a foam applicator or something? Thanks guys.
I probably need som epolishing but I'll do it later when I get a PC. I actually have a nasty scratch on the passenger side below the rear bumper. I was backing out of a driveway and hit some electrical box that was "hidden" Thing is its kinda out of the way so I gues that help me a little. Ill take pics later. What sucks is that I just had the bumper re-painted before this happened!
Anyway I' m thinking Klasse AIO, and then Natty Blue on top of that?
Also please suggest things to apply it with. I am going to use the Excel WW towel to dry the car. Could I use their supreme tower to apply the wax/polish, or do I need a foam applicator or something? Thanks guys.
Scottwax said:
I too like the prime/AJ combo.
http://www.jeffswerkstatt.com/proddetail.php?prod=JAJ-0500
The foam pads that they sell are very nice.
Pats300zx
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I have had great results with Poorboys Ex-P or Four Star UPP.
imported_NT2SHBBY
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you probably have the Sterling Mist color, like I did when I had my 03 Maxima....I used Klasse twins on it and she looked brilliant (this was pre-Autopia btw)
now, I'd use Klasse twins followed with 845 and OCW or another carnauba based wax topper followed with OCW
now, I'd use Klasse twins followed with 845 and OCW or another carnauba based wax topper followed with OCW
3Dog
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Friday I should be able to post some pics of a silver Ninja..using one of the new Primes.
Untill then I would recommend Prime/AJ/CJ
Untill then I would recommend Prime/AJ/CJ
klnyc
Deep scratch guy.
AIO and SG will do it.
haha I love you guys. Everyone suggesting different products lol.
Yea I have the sterling mist color. Here is another thing though. I will be doing this on my driveway so it will be under the sun. Should this factor in, in anything that Im using? I know poorboys can be used in the sun, but can I Still use these other products?
So Klasse AIO and Natty Blue is out right?
Yea I have the sterling mist color. Here is another thing though. I will be doing this on my driveway so it will be under the sun. Should this factor in, in anything that Im using? I know poorboys can be used in the sun, but can I Still use these other products?
So Klasse AIO and Natty Blue is out right?
If you don't know the definitions (took me a while) there's a decoder on the home page, here's the link:
http://autopia.org/forum/faq.php?faq=secret_decoder_ring
http://autopia.org/forum/faq.php?faq=secret_decoder_ring
thanks natebood!
So guys you think the Werkstatt twins will do a good job and having the car look wet? Or Poorboys EX-P? Or Optimum car wax? Again I will be applying in direct sunlight most likely so that is another thing for you guys to consider.
The optimum car wax is the most attractive right now since it is cheaper then the above and seems very easy to apply. But will it provide the same type fo glossy wet look as the above combinations? Also it says I can just spray it and wipe it off. But when does the produc thave time to absorb into the paint? Seems like to good to be true?
and in terms of application foam applicator from werkstatt web site is good? Also can I use the supreme excel mf towels to take off the excess wax? They won't scratch the paint?
So guys you think the Werkstatt twins will do a good job and having the car look wet? Or Poorboys EX-P? Or Optimum car wax? Again I will be applying in direct sunlight most likely so that is another thing for you guys to consider.
The optimum car wax is the most attractive right now since it is cheaper then the above and seems very easy to apply. But will it provide the same type fo glossy wet look as the above combinations? Also it says I can just spray it and wipe it off. But when does the produc thave time to absorb into the paint? Seems like to good to be true?
and in terms of application foam applicator from werkstatt web site is good? Also can I use the supreme excel mf towels to take off the excess wax? They won't scratch the paint?
I'll take a crack at this. Claying will remove contaminants from your paint. It could be rail dust on a new car, it could be an old bug splat, it could be whole lot of things.
I was not a believer of the claying process a few years back. Now I definitely am, courtesy of all the good folks here. Claying will remove stuff that a wash will not touch.
Since you are pulling "stuff" out of the paint when you clay, could it mar the surface? Could happen.
The best defense is a good "lube" system for claying. In other words, have some kind of lubrication to suspend the particles, and move them away.
Some manufacturers package clay with a "quick detailer." So, the QD becomes the "lube."
Others favor a very soapy mix of their favorite car wash.
I use a soapy mix of Griot's car wash. It has worked well for me, and since I wash with the stuff, I typically have a lot on hand.
Back to your question. Will claying mar the paint?
It can happen, but is less likely with good technique. The key is that after you clay, or do any detailing step for that matter, closely inspect the finish. What you see will tell you what to do next.
IMHO, you gotta clay. The better the claying, the fewer polish issues you will have.
I was not a believer of the claying process a few years back. Now I definitely am, courtesy of all the good folks here. Claying will remove stuff that a wash will not touch.
Since you are pulling "stuff" out of the paint when you clay, could it mar the surface? Could happen.
The best defense is a good "lube" system for claying. In other words, have some kind of lubrication to suspend the particles, and move them away.
Some manufacturers package clay with a "quick detailer." So, the QD becomes the "lube."
Others favor a very soapy mix of their favorite car wash.
I use a soapy mix of Griot's car wash. It has worked well for me, and since I wash with the stuff, I typically have a lot on hand.
Back to your question. Will claying mar the paint?
It can happen, but is less likely with good technique. The key is that after you clay, or do any detailing step for that matter, closely inspect the finish. What you see will tell you what to do next.
IMHO, you gotta clay. The better the claying, the fewer polish issues you will have.
oh I am definitely claying. I just want to know if I need some kind of cleaning polush or something jus tin case th ere is some marring from the clay. Or will any polish be basically useless when applied by hand? Also will the OCW work fine when applied under the sun because I have no garage so this will be done on the driveway. Is that okay?
Also how do you guys think the OCW would compare to the Wersktat (sp?) twins?
And lastely, any recommends on a wash and clay? I was in pepboys today and saw that they had mothers clay along with a "lube" spray. Is that a good clay or should I look at something online?
Also how do you guys think the OCW would compare to the Wersktat (sp?) twins?
And lastely, any recommends on a wash and clay? I was in pepboys today and saw that they had mothers clay along with a "lube" spray. Is that a good clay or should I look at something online?
OCW has a more traditional carnauba glow compared to JW's harder sealant shine. Probably not as durable but it is so easy to apply that shouldn't be an issue.
OCW can be used on warm surfaces if you spread it quickly but it dries too quickly on hot paint.
Clay Magic and Meguiars clays are the same.
OCW can be used on warm surfaces if you spread it quickly but it dries too quickly on hot paint.
Clay Magic and Meguiars clays are the same.
scott you are the man! Thanks.
So you think I should be okay with OCW only? And then I guess if I dont like it will I be able to apply the JW twins on top? Or will I have to use somthing to get the OCW off?
Thanks for the clay magic tip. Now where can I get some? I don tthink pepboys nea rmy house has it. DOes Autozone carry it or Auto Barn or is it not sold OTC? Thanks again for your tips guys.
And lastly Scott do you think I will get a good enough wet shine out of the OCW? I have a sterling mist maxima so it it not your typical metalic silver but a little darker.
So you think I should be okay with OCW only? And then I guess if I dont like it will I be able to apply the JW twins on top? Or will I have to use somthing to get the OCW off?
Thanks for the clay magic tip. Now where can I get some? I don tthink pepboys nea rmy house has it. DOes Autozone carry it or Auto Barn or is it not sold OTC? Thanks again for your tips guys.
And lastly Scott do you think I will get a good enough wet shine out of the OCW? I have a sterling mist maxima so it it not your typical metalic silver but a little darker.