I have a roadster convertible and when I first got it the paint, although clean, was nothing to write home about. Just your common light grey color that displayed zero depth, jetting or gloss.
Since I learned about auto detailing there was some success in getting a reflective and shiny appearance but it just looked so dry and dull still. I spent so much money buying different products and invested hours washing, claying, polishing, etc. Still mediocre results. Don't get me wrong--the car looked clean and well maintained--but it just wasn't enough to draw the attention I wanted from people.
Over the course of my trial and error there were two products that consistently gave above average results that were really noticeable--Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax and Optimum Instant Detailer.
The Pinnacle made the paint reflective and radiant. Optimum's gloss enhancers further amped up the the reflections while adding slickness, depth and jetting. Up to this point I would use the Pinnacle or Optimum after washing to add that extra sex appeal. Then I'd cruise around town to gauge the public's reactions. A few people would always take notice if I used either product.
So one day I had an idea--why not experiment and use both after washing?
So the next morning that's exactly what I did. Rinseless washed first with Optimum No Rinse and Shine. After that I sprayed the Optimum Instant Detailer and began drying the car. Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax served as the LSP and at this stage the paint was more than dripping wet--I mean it looked as though you could just jump in like a swimming pool. Gloss, jetting, depth, reflections, shimmer, radiance--it was all there! I was so amazed at the unbelievable results after just 30 minutes of work!
Driving home from the self-serve car wash I felt the satisfaction of finally achieving the wet look that once seemed impossible to have on my paint. On my way back I was shocked at how many people stared at my car. I mean neck-breaking head turns when passing and looks of astonishment at stoplights...I never got any attention like this before! It sort of made me feel like I was driving a car worth a million bucks. Nah, it just looks that way.
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Since I learned about auto detailing there was some success in getting a reflective and shiny appearance but it just looked so dry and dull still. I spent so much money buying different products and invested hours washing, claying, polishing, etc. Still mediocre results. Don't get me wrong--the car looked clean and well maintained--but it just wasn't enough to draw the attention I wanted from people.
Over the course of my trial and error there were two products that consistently gave above average results that were really noticeable--Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax and Optimum Instant Detailer.
The Pinnacle made the paint reflective and radiant. Optimum's gloss enhancers further amped up the the reflections while adding slickness, depth and jetting. Up to this point I would use the Pinnacle or Optimum after washing to add that extra sex appeal. Then I'd cruise around town to gauge the public's reactions. A few people would always take notice if I used either product.
So one day I had an idea--why not experiment and use both after washing?
So the next morning that's exactly what I did. Rinseless washed first with Optimum No Rinse and Shine. After that I sprayed the Optimum Instant Detailer and began drying the car. Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax served as the LSP and at this stage the paint was more than dripping wet--I mean it looked as though you could just jump in like a swimming pool. Gloss, jetting, depth, reflections, shimmer, radiance--it was all there! I was so amazed at the unbelievable results after just 30 minutes of work!
Driving home from the self-serve car wash I felt the satisfaction of finally achieving the wet look that once seemed impossible to have on my paint. On my way back I was shocked at how many people stared at my car. I mean neck-breaking head turns when passing and looks of astonishment at stoplights...I never got any attention like this before! It sort of made me feel like I was driving a car worth a million bucks. Nah, it just looks that way.
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