Suggestions on lsp for Red Jewel?

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Grimm

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Any suggestions for an lsp that has really caught your eye on GM's Red Jewel paint? I'm not sure what other names it goes by, but it's a metallic dark red that actually has a tinted clear coat. I've used 845 and Clearkote Moose Wax so far. I can't put my finger on it, but something just seems lacking in the shine. After finding out it actually has a tinted clear, I'm wondering if that has something to do with it. I'm just about out of 845, so I'm leaning toward trying FK1000P.



 
Grimm- Yeah, I think the FK1000P might be great on that. I'd do a real el perfecto polishing job though, probably with PO85rd, and I wouldn't use anythink like KAIO between the polishing and the FK1000P (just a PrepWash/IPA wipe).
 
FK1000P, Z2 or DG105 would look awesome. Avoid anything that is carnauba based (or tries to emulate it, like BFWD) as it will mute the flake.
 
Regular Moose Wax (brown) or Carnauba Moose Wax (white)? Usually CMW looks amazing on red paints.



I'd look into Opti-Seal if you want something reasonably priced and Wolfgang Fuzion if you want to pop for something a bit (okay, a lot) pricier.
 
Dan said:
FK1000P, Z2 or DG105 would look awesome. Avoid anything that is carnauba based (or tries to emulate it, like BFWD) as it will mute the flake.
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I've yet to see a carnuaba that mutes metallic flake. Used them all the time on my Accord and Maximas. Used Paste Glaz on my Accord the other day, forgot how great it looks on light colors. The metallic flake is still very apparent.
 
Always liked Autoglym HD wax on dark metallics. No muting I can see either.



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When I feel that a particular color is missing something, I always grab the Meg's #16 tin. Meg's stuff has a traditional richness which can nicely balance the missing link. For this color, you can try Clearkote's glazes followed by CMW, Meg's #21, or even #7 topped with #16 or #26 paste. Old school combos often look better than in our dusty files in our memory.



But, as Scott said, I'd try OOS/OCW on it, and Bilt Hamber's Finis Wax is also a serious contender. Also, don't forget Victoria's Concours/Collectors or the brighter Chaos!



Ah, and I'd put black vinyl on that body-colored C-pillar, and I'd examine why does the trim on the rear door look paler than the rest.
 
Thanks for the suggestions. The Moose Wax is the white carnauba. Now that I think about it, maybe it was my car I used that on, and not the Buick. They say memory is the first to go I think. I also haven't done a proper polishing on it yet, though it just has very light swirls. So that may help.



I'm not sure why they did all black vinyl, and then painted that one pillar. And if you are referring to the trim on the bottom, I think that is the picture as I've not noticed it looking different in person.
 
Scottwax said:
I've yet to see a carnuaba that mutes metallic flake. Used them all the time on my Accord and Maximas. Used Paste Glaz on my Accord the other day, forgot how great it looks on light colors. The metallic flake is still very apparent.
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IMO, they lack the clarity of a sealant. They produce a glow and/or wetness that detracts from the base coat. Compare something like Souveran to Z2 and you should notice a pretty big difference.
 
Grimm said:
Thanks for the suggestions. The Moose Wax is the white carnauba. Now that I think about it, maybe it was my car I used that on, and not the Buick. They say memory is the first to go I think. I also haven't done a proper polishing on it yet, though it just has very light swirls. So that may help.



I'm not sure why they did all black vinyl, and then painted that one pillar. And if you are referring to the trim on the bottom, I think that is the picture as I've not noticed it looking different in person.
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Yep the bottom. Of course, it can be the pic...



The dealer should have the matching vinyl.
 
Dan said:
IMO, they lack the clarity of a sealant. They produce a glow and/or wetness that detracts from the base coat. Compare something like Souveran to Z2 and you should notice a pretty big difference.
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Souveran looks better, that's for sure. Noticeably better depth. I wouldn't say it detracts but enhances. Kind of how engine modifications enhance performance.



Souveran on my first Maxima:



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Scottwax said:
Souveran looks better, that's for sure. Noticeably better depth. I wouldn't say it detracts but enhances...
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Same opinion here. Souveran gives just the right look on some metallics (like, IMO, my Jag). And as I've posted before, Souveran is my wife's fave on Audi silver, and she's seen that paint with all kinds of LSPs on it including at least three sealants. She can spot Souveran on her car right away, probably the only LSP she can recognize but she sure noticed when I switched to something else :o
 
Accumulator said:
Same opinion here. Souveran gives just the right look on some metallics (like, IMO, my Jag). And as I've posted before, Souveran is my wife's fave on Audi silver, and she's seen that paint with all kinds of LSPs on it including at least three sealants. She can spot Souveran on her car right away, probably the only LSP she can recognize but she sure noticed when I switched to something else :o
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Paste Glaz on light metallics is equally stunning. ;)
 
Scottwax said:
Paste Glaz on light metallics is equally stunning. ;)
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For some reason I didn't like the Paste Glaz. Can't remember why all these years later, but I somehow remember it in the same also-ran category as TOL's Trade Secret.



Now the discontinued Creme Glaz I did like (still have a bunch of it but I never use it much these days).
 
Accumulator said:
For some reason I didn't like the Paste Glaz. Can't remember why all these years later, but I somehow remember it in the same also-ran category as TOL's Trade Secret.



Now the discontinued Creme Glaz I did like (still have a bunch of it but I never use it much these days).
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Seems about perfect for my metallic gold Accord. Really nice depth.
 
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