Latest details, v.1962 Buick Special and Porsche Carerra

Scottwax said:
:nixweiss I can post a bunch of pictures of metallic paints with NXT on them and in every single picture, the metallic is very apparent. It is pretty obvious on that 300M that it is a metallic paint job. Your eyes are not in my head, so I don't know what you are seeing. I can only go by what I see and I am very happy with NXT's appearance on metallics.
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I'm not saying that the metallic flake is not visible, or that I do not see it with any of the new sealants, becasue I do see it. And on certain colours, I also like the look of these products. What I'm saying is, I don't see this 'POP!' that everyone refers too.



How can the flake pop with a less than optically clear product hiding it?



People would probably see more pop with a well prepped and un LSP'd car. A clean surface will show more of it's true colour and characterisitcs than any other.



JMHO.
 
carcrazy22 said:
Simply amazing :up I really liked your work on Buick.



What speed on PC u used for DACP ?
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I almost always crank the PC up to 6 for polishing. Fast speed and slow passes over the paint work the products in well and break them down properly.



Bill-my comment was really about how some people have said NXT 'muddies' up metallics. That is a result I have never seen myself. As far as 'pop', the owner of the 300M told me he had never seen the metallic so apparent in his car than after I had polished and waxed it. True, I think much of that comes from deep polishing the paint and restoring the clarity of the clear coat but I also do not believe NXT does anything visible to obscure the metallic when applying it after polishing.



If you do want to see a LSP that to me visibly adds 'pop' to metallic, that would be Poorboy's EX-P since it has a very clear appearance after removing the excess.



Your results, based on what looks best to you, may vary. ;)
 
as usual, beautiful jobs. nice buick. and the porsche is simply awesome.



and i agree with you about NXT and it not mudding up the metallics. in my experience, i never seen it mute the metallics, only the opposite.
 
Just GORGEOUS work Scott!! :bow :bow :bow



I LOVE that Porsche...nuthin' beats a finely detailed 911 series IMHO!! :xyxthumbs



NXT is some good stuff...as Spilchy pointed out I DO have an affinity for it. No "muddied" metallics here either. :nixweiss
 
Scott,



Your work is spectacular as ever! :bow



All three cars look great, but to me, the dripping wet Porsche Carerra takes the cake! Great reflections and the ever sought after deep/wet look all in one!



Keep up the great work Scott! :xyxthumbs



Cheers,
 
AMAZING...if its possible to ask...how do you determine what product to use on what car?? you seem to use everything from the botique companys to good ol' megs products or combos of both...is it what the cust is willing to spend/ or what you recommend to cust based on condition of paint?? or do you have some secret formula??? please drop a knowledge bomb....
 
Scott, I love your posts, pictures, and process overview. I've really learned a lot. I especially like your un-biased (sp) opinion of the products you use. Thanks for sharing!
 
mrzeee said:
AMAZING...if its possible to ask...how do you determine what product to use on what car?? you seem to use everything from the botique companys to good ol' megs products or combos of both...is it what the cust is willing to spend/ or what you recommend to cust based on condition of paint?? or do you have some secret formula??? please drop a knowledge bomb....
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I don't have any secret formula, I just know what looks good to me. After dealing with so many different cars over the years, plus the knowledge I've gained in nearly 3 years here, I don't really put too much thought into it. I do consider the color, the vehicle's use and the owner's expectations. Sometimes I may have to alter my plans a bit because of a lack of shade, so Poorboy's EX and Clearkote's Carnauba Moose get a lot of use in the summer instead of maybe topping with Souveran. Both are excellent products and can be used in the sun. I like using Natty's on lighter colors because it even makes white paint look dripping wet and Souveran makes black and red look a mile deep. #16 has a nice clear and wet look and is very durable, so if a customer is more concerned about durability, I have an option that will not only satisfy that desire but isn't a comprimise appearance-wise either. Maybe not quite as wet as Natty's or as deep as Souveran but it does look great and will outlast the other two.



The only advice I can really give is once you get your paint properly prepped, play around with a few glazes and last step products and see what looks best to you and also meets your durability requirements.
 
thanks scott... :up ...you are the man... are most of the megs products sun friendly?? I know the packaging says use in shade...and I have used(DC#2+NXT) in the sun with some success (my silverstone Z tho will hide any major issues) but I did a friends black caddy with megs cleaner wax and NXT and had some streaking issues (due to heat/sun+ humdity??).... besides the DC#2 polish....could you recommend a sun friendly mild polish for a sliverstone Z in pretty good shape (very minimal swirling)... you know for wetness and pop (NXT friendly, my sealant of choice, but would go with another on your recomendation)...also would be applied with a PC....and heres a thought...why don't you start an advice column here???
 
mrzeee-I have used Meguiars #80 and #82 on sunny, warm days. Not in direct noon sun, but the paint was definitely quite warm to the touch. I wouldn't really advise using anything much stronger than a glaze (even a sun friendly one) on hot paint or you will almost certainly have some surface marring. The products just dry too quickly and the abrasives don't have a chance to break down.



NXT is not recommended for use in the direct sun, but I have used it in the morning or late afternoon sun on lighter colored vehicles with no problems. In any event, I do try to schedule vehicles that need heavy polishing in the morning or late afternoon or try to make sure some shade is available.



An advice column? I'm not sure I am the most qualified here. Sean, Anthony, Terry, Mike (Phillips) and others are at least as competent as I am, if not more so. ;)
 
WOW.... i am pretty new to the sight... well new to posting anyway and i gotta admit... YOU DA MAN!!! your work is absolutely incredible.:bow



MMMM that 993 is absolutely gorgeous. Its cars like that that keep me inspired here at college!!



Vernon
 
Those early 60's GM cars were *so* wide. I used to work with a guy (in 1984) who bought a little old lady's '60 Olds, the thing seemed so wide it didn't look garageable. Maybe because they are low they look wider...that car met with a quick demise after about a week.
 
Another vote for NXT on metallics.:bow I used VM + NXT on a DD 02' Pewter Avalanche, and the owner was floored when he saw his truck. I was even surprised when i removed it. He actually called me later that night to tell me he had never seen his paint "pop" like that.:D
 
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