dodo juice advice

[d8mok]

Ive got a red tommi mak evo, which is extremely mint and has done several mag features, however i feel that i want to make the paint look deeper and darker than it is currently.

At the moment im using dodo juice orange crush wax, but im condiering changing to supernatural? would i see any benefit or can anyone recommend any other waxes that'll do the job?

thanks

[Chris_VRS]

As with anything paintwork related it's 95%+ all down to the preparation.

I'm evaluating 3 different waxes on the front of my car & somehow the Raceglaze 55 seems to look more glossy than the other 2 if that makes sense...this is on a bright red car too.

[domster]

Supernatural is a superior recipe to Orange Crush, but as mentioned earlier, prep is key. Make sure it is clayed, polished - and for ultimate shine - I'd then use a glaze (we do Lime Prime Lite for this). Then chuck 2x layers of Supernatural on. Allow to cure for a day or two, then apply Red Mist spray sealant for more of a wet look.

Every resuls tends to be down to a whole combination not just one specific product... prep is paramount.

[d8mok]

ok, yeh the car is clayed, polished and i use lime prime at the moment. So prep is all sorted (its smoother than glass) but im after a deep shine.

Ive researched the raceglaze 55 and it sounds good too.

Whats red mist?

[PJ S]

Which Lime Prime did you use?
If just LP, then that's the equivalent to AG SRP, you'd need LP Lite or Clearkote Vanilla Moose Hand Glaze to add a bit more depth/wetness to the paint.
Apply to bare paintwork, before laying down your wax over it.

DJ RM is a short-term sprayable sealant like Zaino Z-8, and will add a touch to the gloss, but nothing for the depth/wetness

[d8mok]

Its the normal lime prime that i use i think.

I've just ordered some supernatural, and red mist.

Ive currently got orange crush applied to the car, does this need removing first? How?

[PJ S]

d8mok said:

Its the normal lime prime that i use i think.

I've just ordered some supernatural, and red mist.

Ive currently got orange crush applied to the car, does this need removing first? How?

How long has the current wax been on for?
If less than 3-4 months since you applied to bare paintwork, then you're fine until that timeframe.

Remove old wax with an APC type degreaser (Bilt Hamber's Surfex HD being non-caustic and the best option needing only 10% strength to be very effective), then clay the paintwork, if and where it needs it.
Use your LP to knock back any swirls/light scratches, then apply your wax - 2 layers about an hour after buffing the first layer.
Leave for 24 hours or until the next wash, then apply the RM - might need to dust off the panels before, just in case.

[d8mok]

It was waxed about a month ago, but hasnt moved since, its just been sat under a cover in garage.

whats APC ? sorry

[PJ S]

d8mok said:

It was waxed about a month ago, but hasnt moved since, its just been sat under a cover in garage.

whats APC ? sorry

All Purpose Cleaner - typically a HD degreaser, and often caustic, hence the Bilt Hamber Surfex HD suggested. Dirt cheap too given how concentrated it is.

[d8mok]

Do i have to use a APC or will its simply buff off by using lime prime?

[PJ S]

d8mok said:

Do i have to use a APC or will its simply buff off by using lime prime?

No, if you want to remove old wax - 3-4 months, assuming it's lasted that long if a daily driver parked outside mostly - then SHD is an excellent degreaser to use for that purpose.
Equally, if you start to polish with the LP, the abrasives will remove the wax too - two separate ways to skin the same cat, but I prefer the former leaving the polish with a very clean paint surface to correct.
Potential for wax clogging the pads or interacting with the polish, making it harder to work with, would be higher in my estimation.
Plus having the SHD around for wheel cleaning duty, pre-wash, engine bay/door shuts, £15 for 5L that'll last a long time is a no-brainer, and a bargain to boot.