Rsurfer
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- Jan 26, 2007
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I’d say you’re wrong about this.^
I’ll refer back to the label of Meguiars Ultimate Polish for what can’t be ignored when it comes to gloss and everything that comes along with it.
-The label states “For deep reflections & hi-gloss”
-“Adds depth of color prior to waxing, especially on dark colored cars”
Aka it has the ability to darken paint.
I’m no chemist, but I’d be willing to bet that any darkening of the paint is thanks to the polishing oils.
You say that gloss is brought by polishing and not the coating, wax, or sealant… I disagree because the description of gloss as stated on that bottles label makes perfect sense to me. Depth of color is a significant factor, and maybe coatings can’t achieve it, but a good sealant or wax certainly can.
Something as simple as Beadmaker makes a clear difference that can be described as “depth of color” aka darkening of the paint just like it’s described on that label.
Our eyes don’t lie, there’s a clear difference. This more than qualifies as gloss factor in my book. Doesn’t everyone like deep dark black paint vs. dry almost ashy version of black paint? [that’s honestly the best way I could describe how it looked like irl]
Any good sealant or wax can achieve that.^
Based on the posts in this thread it seems like coatings don’t have that same type of effect on the paint, which I would consider a fairly significant drawback.
Ric, if you believe everything you read on labels try reading the Chemical Guys labels. Everything they sell is the best thing since can beer.
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