Getting Deep Cherry Red to POP

[audio1der]

I'm reaching out before buying new polish & carnauba wax.
What have any of you done to make deep cherry red paint to really *POP* with deep, lustrous shine?
I have no swirls, marring or defects but just want more depth and shine.
I'm almost tempted to go back to Zaino because it gives a plastic-like sealant shine I didn't care for on my car but this paint may suit it better.

I'm currently using Meguiars Pro polishes, Lake Country pads on my PC 7424 and Meg's ultimate paste wax.

 

[DavidRam]

Wouldn't the "wet look" products work well on it?

Otherwise, I would do multi coats of polish followed by multi coats of wax. That should give it some depth IMHO.

I just started using the Megs Ultimate too, and I really like it. So far it is performing as well as stuff double the price...

 

[quietpeen]

Check out Adams polishes

 

[Graygoose]

I use Mothers stuff.

 

[tommyboi87]

I use meguires 2.0 wax (spell check) with a mid range rotating buffer, not an orbiting buffer. Then I wipe it down with a mf cloth.

 

[Blackrhino32]

I use Menzerna Power Lock Polymer (2 coats), then if I am bored I follow it with 2 coats of Menzerna Color Lock Carnauba Wax (I agree with DavidRam on this). You can do it by hand or use a foam finishing pad. I'd say the polymer last well over 6 months. I love the stuff. I know you can't really tell much from photos unless you had some talent which I don't.

 

[DavidRam]

Wouldn't it be great if there was a merger between Mothers Wax and Fukken Wax?!

 

[audio1der]

Wouldn't it be great if there was a merger between Mothers Wax and Fukken Wax?!

Sacrilege. If I want Armour-All quality I'll just go to Wal-Mart and buy Armour-All.

 

[B-Shot]

Souveran Paste Wax is what I use on reds for the deep wet look. I use Adams on all other colors.

 

[audio1der]

Hmm- Souveran.
Also like the carnauba over sealant idea. I've only tried it with the sealant I have on hand, Nu-Finish which is really only good for durability not looks.
I'm looking for "next level" depth here; it's no slouch.
Grabbed this pic coming out if grocery store tonight.

 

[mjd91]

Sacrilege. If I want Armour-All quality I'll just go to Wal-Mart and buy Armour-All.

Lmao!
Finally somebody who doesn't think it's gods gift to detailing.
I would like to try some Menzerna stuff just haven't brought myself to pay the price for it when I use it strictly on my vehicles.
Maybe when the wife gets her new Grand Cherokee.

 

[Pull Ya]

I have been really satisfied using Wolfgang 3.0 sealant and then topping it with Collinite 845. The Wolfgang Sealant last about 6-7 months and I use the Collinite to give added protection and give the paint more depth and a "warmer" look. I use Opti Spray Wax every wash by adding about 1/4 cup of wax to the wash bucket.
Jay

 

[DavidRam]

Sacrilege. If I want Armour-All quality I'll just go to Wal-Mart and buy Armour-All.

Uuuhhh, the joke was lost on that one...

... because the new company would be named Mother Fukken Wax!

 

[mjd91]

Uuuhhh, the joke was lost on that one...

... because the new company would be name Mother Fukken Wax!

I will admit, that went over my head also. Lol

 

[tommyboi87]

Uuuhhh, the joke was lost on that one...

... because the new company would be named Mother Fukken Wax!

I caught it.. lol

 

[charonblk07]

Fukken spray was is phenomenal.... when I spray it in my wheel wells and on the rear rockers at the strip, molten rubber just wipes off; as a protectant it's garbage though.

 

[Surf City Garage]

If it doesn't really have any swirls, I would suggest the new SCG PRofessional MACHINE CUT™ POLISH. I have been really impressed with the gloss factor from this polish since I began testing it back in the beginning of the year. To protect it, SCG Professional Acrylic-Shield Paint Sealant is something you may also want to look into. For a Sealant, it provides excellent gloss and shine, while being durable enough to stand up to the harsh elements. In testing, it took a LOT of acidic washes and other means to get this stuff to break!

Don't forget the Labor Day Sale - 15% Off ends 9/1!

 

[audio1der]

Thx, but I'm in Canada and doubt very much it includes us. No one ever does.

 

[Surf City Garage]

Thx, but I'm in Canada and doubt very much it includes us. No one ever does.

Sorry.

 

[Blackrhino32]

So you would use the machine cut polish on a new vehicle for the gloss?