Help!! Confused on Black Paint

[Detailing by M]

Re: Help!! Confused on Black Paint

can you post some pics?
that would help diagnose your problem better.

[kodeblue]

Re: Help!! Confused on Black Paint

Because he had a pro do it or he's been practicing on his car and found out what works on it.

I talk to the owner of the stang quite a bit. I did ask him what he does. From our conversation about detailing, I don't think he knows alot about it. He is an older guy. He told me he uses Mothers, not sure what product. I asked him if he polished or anything and he said no. He did buy the car from a friend of his so maybe that person might have some pro detailing done. I am planning on doing a compound, polish, wax again next week. If I use the #21 do I apply it between after the polish and before waxing?

What products did you use? Also did you do it by hand or machine?

I used the Ultimate line....Clayed, compound, polish, Black Wax. Applied using the DA G110V2.

[Detailing by M]

Re: Help!! Confused on Black Paint

......I look at this paint and admire its' shine every time I see it. I don't know what I am doing that I cannot get mine to shine the same way....

Because he had a pro do it or he's been practicing on his car and found out what works on it.

Detailing is an art and you have to learn how to do it.
You can't expect Pro results. Keep at it, one day you'll find what works.

Of course the Pro line is better, it's for pros.
I love 21 and BW, but you need to compound or at least polish the paint. With a machine.
So don't drive yourself crazy trying to get Professional results. Do your best and enjoy the "hobby' of detailing.
I've been doing this for over 20 years and everyday I learn something new.
Detailing is an ever evolving business, and every car is different.

[The Guz]

Re: Help!! Confused on Black Paint

What products did you use? Also did you do it by hand or machine?

[kodeblue]

I have done a lot of reading here and have learned alot. I am still confused about one thing though. I have a black '13 Sierra. I did the 5-step and was somewhat happy with the outcome. There are still a few swirls so maybe my next buff and polish will fix that. Anyways, I see a black new body style mustang where I work and the paint is very wet looking, even when dirty. I look at this paint and admire its' shine every time I see it. I don't know what I am doing that I cannot get mine to shine the same way. I use the Ultimate line except for the wax, I used Black wax. Now, is the professional series much better than the consumer line? Should I use Meguiars #21 before Black Wax to help?