Shadow Mica - best approach for deep glossy finish ?

[BassMiesterNJ]

Hey guys, in your opinion, what is the best approach and materials to get a really glossy deep shine on a 2007 Shadow Mica 4runner ?

All of my previous cars have either been Black or White and were relatively easy to get a real glossy shine.

What are you all using on " metalic" painted trucks ?

So far, I've used various stuff I just happen to have on hand and I'm thinking about trying the Klasse products or maybe just a high end liquid polish.

Whatcha think ?

 

[bsl888]

Look into Zaino, Z5 Pro with ZFX will give you a super deep shine that is long lasting. I think there are many fans of Zaino on this board. I been using Zaino on all my cars for about 1 year now and I get compliments all the time. Just my humble opinion. BTW, there's a new product call ZCS by Zaino that is just wipe on and let dry.

 

[kurt1011]

Do you use a buffer?

 

[Iron Clad Lou]

I get nice results with Eagle One Nanowax and I use Eagle One Wax as U Dry every time I wash

 

[toybox]

Zaino's for wax/sealant will give a very deep shine and lasts a long time.

If you need to polish it first (dulled, hazy or scratched finish) I use Griots Garage polishes with a Poter Cable buffer.

 

[kurt1011]

has anyone tried "ice" by turtle wax on a shadow mica?

 

[Falls]

I'm pretty heavy into car detailing and do it on the side. I don't use off the shelf products either , but there is a lot of nice stuff out there to use.

A wise old detailer told me find some you like and use it often ...lol

I personally would not go the Zaino route , way over hyped and priced in my opinion.

The end waxing will only be as good as the prep work , clay bar , cleaner , polish , wax or sealant .

Then maintain after that.

Any ?'s PM me .

 

[skipdup]

Seems like I've used dozens of products over the years. I always come back to Zaino. I consider the stuff remarkable.

I feel it last much, much longer than other products and gives better depth & incredible shine.

I constantly get comments on my Zaino treated vehicles (I've got 6). People always think I've just waxed them.

Join the cult of Zaino!

- Skip

 

[MICA4R]

I'm pretty heavy into car detailing and do it on the side. I don't use off the shelf products either , but there is a lot of nice stuff out there to use.

A wise old detailer told me find some you like and use it often ...lol

I personally would not go the Zaino route , way over hyped and priced in my opinion.

The end waxing will only be as good as the prep work , clay bar , cleaner , polish , wax or sealant .

Then maintain after that.

Any ?'s PM me .

What products do you use?

 

[klennop]

I have always used Meguires Gold Class products. Here is the first time I waxed the 4runner and it turned out very well.

4Runner :: 4Runner_Waxed slideshow by klennop - Photobucket

 

[GrantK]

After washing and going over with a claybar, use Klasse ALL-IN-ONE followed by several applications of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, then a good Carnauba wax like P21S.

 

[4RNNR]

years ago I had a Dodge Ram show truck

I used the Meguiars 1, 2, 3 step system (with an orbital buffer)

Topped it off with Gold Wax

then a nice coat of Megiuars show glaze

this pic has not been photo enhanced, but you can see it almost looks wet it was so glossy / shiney