What would you use?

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roybiggens

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Hi Everyone,



I have a nighthawk black pearl 06 Acura TL that's about 3 months old. If you aren't familiar with the color it's a black base coat with blue pearl mixed in. I'm currently using a combo of AIO + SG + P21S, this worked great on my previous car which was metallic gray.



However, on the black pearl this combo ljust ooks a little too "soft" to me with no real pop. AIO + SG looks pretty good on it so I've thought about just using that combo, but I'd like to hear some recommendations from some of you guys with more experience.



Just in case it matters I prepped with SFX-2 and SFX paintwork cleanser by PC prior to the AIO application.





Thanks
 
Second that notion. I just did a Honda with the same color yesterday...it was in bad shape so I compounded twice then polished. Before I started, you couldn't see the blue flake due to scratching. I used FMJ topped with P21S.



Next time I'd try Souveran for maximum depth...if that's what you are looking for. But prep is the key as Tumbler pointed out.
 
I dunno....you're bucking the conventional wisdom that SG doesn't look good on dark cars, that you need a carnauba to make it look good. But, as suggested, perhaps your black car needs a little more prep than your previous lighter car.
 
Thanks for the reply guys, the paint is in excellent shape with no swirls or surface marring especially since it's only 3 months old and I've been very careful with my washing and QD.



What little swirls were present when new were taken out pretty easily with the SFX2 and AIO by PC.





I may just stick with the SG as the LSP unless there's a common consensus that another sealant gives more shine.
 
I have the same color on an 06 honda.

So far I have used Menz FMJ/HGAS which really brought out the blue flake. Some asked if my paint was midnight blue. It is a nice combo.

For the past few months it has been covered in Finish Kare 2180/Pink Wax/FX-100/FK 425. I am enjoying the finish kare products but it is a very different look. The color is almost a flat, deep black. Yes the flake is hidden a bit but I really like the ability to change the appearance back and forth. I actually prefer flat black to metallic black.

Next I think I will try WG and see what happens. Then I will try UPP. Sooner or later I will get to some CMW or souveran.
 
I have this color, too. I've been playing around with RMG and VM under 845IW and natty's blue. also FX-100 and 425. variations on a theme of amazingly reflective and wet.
 
First I'd go over it again with SFX3 or another really mild (but still abrasive) polish. After that, UPP is a real winner as far as bringing flake out. If you want a good look with a little less flake, FK1 Pink Wax is a great product. And as always, if you want the ultimate "wet black" look with a little cut down on the flake, go for Souveran.
 
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