Exterior Quality

[Kelm]

What else can I do to improve the exterior quality?



Few things I'm planning on trying

- NXT Tech Wax

- NXT Insane Tire Shine

- NXT All-Metal-Polish

- NXT Tech Protectant

- Plastx (Have It)

- ScratchX (Have It)

- Claying (Did it summer though?)


To get the above shine I used Mother's Chrome Polish then on the paint as well as the wheels... ColorRX followed by Gold Class Clear Coat Wax.


Those are chromed wheels from the factory just so you know and I am looking for some polish to make the glass look better.


Any ideas are tips would be appreciated!

[travisdecpn]

It's hard to tell from the pics since the car is kind of far away to get a good inspection of the surface, also the sun isn't out in the pic, so it is hard to tell if any spider webs or scratches exist on the surface. NXT would be excellent on that color, apply 2 coats leaving a 12-24 hr curing period between each layer. If you have any swirls or scratches you can use scratchx by hand to eliminate them. You may also want to look into getting a PC along with some #83 and #80. Hope this helps.

[romulus]

If I were you I will do the following base on what you already have:
1) Wash using a car wash; NOT using dishwashing soap. Any Meg car wash like NXT Generation Car Wash
,Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner
or Deep Crystal Car Wash will do fine.
2) Clay at least the hood and roof. I usually clay my cars everytime I wax to make sure I don't have any particles still trapped on the paint. If you wish, you can start claying before drying your car. That way you can speed up a bit. After claying I normally rinse the car again then dry it.
3) Dress up all the trims, tires, wheels, cleaning the headlights (if needed ) with their appropriate product.
4) I will suggest using the Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner to remove the old colorX wax. It is more like a chemical than abrasive cleaner.
5) Apply 2 coats NTX wax . I don't think that you will need wait 12 hours for the second coat. If I remember correctly from Mike, after 12 hours or so after applying the NTX wax, their molecules will become fully bonded to the paint. The reason of 2 coats is to create a more even coat of wax and of course to apply any missed a spot (any corrections from the experts?). So, apply the NTX wax, let it cure for 15 minutes or so. Do the swipe test to verify if the wax has fully cured. Buff out the wax. Wait 15 to 20 minutes then apply a second coat. Let it cure and buff out again.
6) Stand back at least 5 feet and admire your finish work.