Best LSP for Pearl White?

Discussion in 'Last Steps: Waxes, Sealants, and Coatings' started by Amos, May 27, 2009.

  1. Amos

    Amos Virgin Detailer

    What is everyones thoughts on LSP for a Pearl White Car..

    Not looking durability, just a REAL WET SHINNY LOOK!!

    I'm thinking a wax due to the pearl in the paint, to make it POP...

    So whats everyones thoughts.

    Thanks
     
  2. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    You don't need to look further than P21s100%.
     
  3. c32AMG-DTM

    c32AMG-DTM Birth of a Detailer

    I'd recommend you consider going with a sealant as your LSP, not necessarily a wax. As a general rule, better waxes seem to add depth to the finish on darker colors - but a good sealant option might best achieve the look you're going for on a white vehicle.

    CG JS109 is nice, FMJ also. Lots of others that I've seen in pictures that look great as well. If you go with a wax, I'd recommend Collinite 845, as IMHO it tends to be a really "glossy" looking wax with sharper reflections.
     
  4. Al-53

    Al-53 Welcome to Detailing

    I have not seen a product that makes white look better than Duragloss 501....ut has a great look on white and is super durable...it deep cleans the paint and adds a super lustre to the paint....it is a high gloss look...

    ask any one thats used it on white...they will say how good it looks....it is a cleaner type sealant...but it has some great durability also....I go all winter with just one coat....

    do not let the Marine Polish name scare you..it paint safe by all means,,,being a marine type sealant..it was made to be durable and bring a high gloss to paint and fiberglass..

    search it and see results...and best part it is cheap and can be bought at Carquest or ordered from them and gotten next day....

    Al
     
  5. DaveS4

    DaveS4 Jedi Nuba

    Either this or RBOE would be sweet!

    Lusso Oro is also supposed to be killer on light colors.
     
  6. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    +1, although I'll say put DG111 or 105 on after the 501.

    I also like the 501/105 combo on painted wheels.

    I have a couple pics of both RBOE and SN on my ivory pearl Lincoln LS. Sorry for the following pic-whoring of my car:

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  7. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Like others have said go with a sealant. Al-53 nailed it with the DG501 but put me in the boat with Pektel that topping 501 with 105 just makes white so bright you almost can't look at it. Another great alternative is Jeffs Werkstat Prime Acrylic followed by two coats of Acrylic Jett Trigger. This gives almost a nuba like look to white.
     
  8. 02CAMSS

    02CAMSS Jedi Nuba

    Finishkare 2180 + 1000p looks insane on white.
     
  9. Reflect

    Reflect DB Forum Supporter

    Can I make a new boat? Jason suggested 501 then 105 and THEN Aquawax as a topper for white and silver.
     
  10. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    I've used AW after washing, and spraying before drying the car (as per the instructions.) I love it. Works insanely well on the wheels especially.

    Good call.
     
  11. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    DG 105 for sealant, and CG Pete's 53 or CG 5050 would be ny choice.
     
  12. krshultz

    krshultz Nuba Guru

    Yes. AJT looks killer on white.
     
  13. grease

    grease Birth of a Detailer

    Blackfire sealant topped with P21s 100% looks great.
     
  14. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    I agree. As per richy's advice, I did the 501 topped with 105 and its great. I also agree with Werkstat. It gives a very carnauba looking glow to white. Very smooooooooth looking.

    I started using aquawax about two weeks ago and I've gone through almost an entire bottle. If you are not using this after each wash you're missing out. Easily in my top 5 must have products.
     
  15. sal329

    sal329 Nuba Guru

    DG 501 topped with 111. 501 does look great byitself but 111 has a "wetter: look
     
  16. slanguage

    slanguage OD On Detailing

    zymol glasur.
     
  17. SpecC

    SpecC Wax on..Wax off

    i like CG 5050 on white. it gives the pearl white a more wet look
     
  18. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

  19. junebug

    junebug Jedi Nuba

    My wife has a 2008 Highlander with blizard pearl paint - I like Blackfire sealant - SHE thinks DoDo Juice's Hard Candy is the mack daddy, and ya'll know - wife is always right!
     
  20. krshultz

    krshultz Nuba Guru

    Ken, on your recommendation, I picked up some of this Aquawax stuff. They had it on the shelf at Car Quest. You weren't kidding - it's a very impressive product. You guys really need to try it.
     

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