When I first got my convertible the paint, although good, was nothing to write home about. Just your common light grey color that displayed zero depth, jetting or gloss. Since I learned about auto detailing there was some success in getting a reflective and shiny appearance but it just looked so dry and dull still. I spent so much money buying different products and invested hours washing, claying, polishing, etc. Still mediocre results. Don't get me wrong--the car looked clean and well maintained--but it just wasn't enough to draw the attention I wanted from people. Over the course of my trial and error I there were two products that actually gave above average results that were somewhat noticeable--Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax and Optimum Instant Detailer. The Pinnacle made the paint reflective and radiant. Optimum's gloss enhancers further amped up the the reflections while adding slickness, depth and jetting. Up to this point I used the Pinnacle or Optimum after washing. Then I'd cruise around town to gauge the public's reactions. A few people would always take notice if I used either product. So I had an idea--why not use both after washing? One Saturday Morning I did just that. Did the wash first with Optimum No Rinse and Shine. Afterwards sprayed the Optimum Instant Detailer and began drying the car. Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax served as the LSP and at this point the paint was more than dripping wet--I mean it looked as though you could just jump in like a swimming pool. Gloss, jetting, depth, reflections, shimmer, radiance--it was all there! I was happy just driving home from the self-serve car wash with the satisfaction of finally achieving the wet look that once seemed impossible to have on my light colored finish. During my drive I was shocked at how many people stared at my car. I mean neck-breaking head turns and looks of astonishment...I never got any attention like this before! It sort of made me feel like I was driving an exotic worth a million bucks. Nah, it just looks that way. 
Not every detail enthusiast reads this forum just as not everyone reads Autogeek's. Makes sense to post on both to share information as much as possible doesn't it?
