Hi, so what the recommendation for the best body shine, some cars seem to stand out alot more than others. Whats the most awesome product avalible that can be applied by hand, dont care how long it takes as long as its a great result?? Cheers, Pete
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what the best product for the deepest gloss shine?
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This would probably be the best place to get you started: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=34208
Great write up by DMS DanCurrent:
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Originally posted by Servo View PostThis would probably be the best place to get you started: http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/newf...ad.php?t=34208
Great write up by DMS Dan
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Originally posted by vwtech View PostHi, so what the recommendation for the best body shine, some cars seem to stand out alot more than others. Whats the most awesome product avalible that can be applied by hand, dont care how long it takes as long as its a great result?? Cheers, Pete
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Originally posted by vwtech View PostNothing mate!, but you dont want me to let it go down hill do you! I want to keep the R spotless and one of the best around so I want the best stuff!....i will invite u back to stay here at my place and i will detail it for u for nothin
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Preparation of the paint surface is 90% of the end result, the final layer/s of sealant and/or wax only make up the last 10%.
There might be more different opinions on what is "best" than there are detailing enthusiastsDifferent products have their strengths and weaknesses (shine, protection, ease of application, durability, water beading etc etc). Also many people will recommend different products depending on what colour your paint is and whether it is metalflake or not.
Might be better to ask someone with a car with the sort of finish you really like what they did to get that particular result.2017 MY18 Golf R 7.5 Wolfsburg wagon (boring white) delivered 21 Sep 2017, 2008 Octavia vRS wagon 2.0 TFSI 6M (bright yellow), 2006 T5 Transporter van 2.5 TDI 6M (gone but not forgotten).
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Originally posted by gregozedobe View PostPreparation of the paint surface is 90% of the end result, the final layer/s of sealant and/or wax only make up the last 10%.
There might be more different opinions on what is "best" than there are detailing enthusiastsDifferent products have their strengths and weaknesses (shine, protection, ease of application, durability, water beading etc etc). Also many people will recommend different products depending on what colour your paint is and whether it is metalflake or not.
Might be better to ask someone with a car with the sort of finish you really like what they did to get that particular result.
hip hip hooray.....the best comment i have heard on here for detailing section
Very true m8 its all prep that in the end will give the results
JVL Elite Detailing
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I would say prep is 98% of the end result.
You need to have a swirl free finish so the paint is completely flat. That way all of the light is reflected perfectly. From there you can put on an optically clear product that contains no fillers, Dodo is a great one.
Whats on it now?
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It might help if you gave a hint at your budget & level of committment.
Are you happy to pay $1400 for something like Swissvax Crystal Rock (there are more expensive out there too).
Are you anal like the dude in the UK with the white Astra Nurburgring? That guy is committed (or should be committed)carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums
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My car is the same colour as yours so I hope this helps. For my preparation for DOVW, I cut back using menzerna range of polishes. USed dodo lime prime to prepare for wax. Which was Dodo blue velvet. I was happy with the result.
EDIT- And I used Aqua Wax Detailer (I think?? thats the name) and autoglym show shine for last minute preparation.Last edited by Driven Threads; 23-11-2009, 03:39 PM.
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