The Alchemist

iTrader: (19)

Like the title states, I own a 2000 Pewter T/A and the paint is in pretty good condition with very few scratches or swirls. But I'm still not really happy. The paint lacks the depth you get from almost any other color out there when polished well.

Is there anything I can do to add depth and shine to the paint? Right now I'm using the Mother's 3 step car care due to the relative easy application and conveniance of purchasing.

I am planning on buying a Porter Cable 7336 RO polisher in the hopes that it will allow me get some more depth and shine to the car.

Thanks a million and all suggestions are welcome.

Eastern Bowtie

Paint it Red.

No seriously, I know it's not what you mean but 18 inch chrome wheels brings the Pewter out. On Camaros i suggest clear corners too.

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

Hmm, can't say I've really had that problem. When the car is pretty dusty then ya, but after a good wash mine has some good depth. I've been using liquid glass and have been happy with it.

SuperSport

Depth is hard to get with Pewter. Plain and simple. I have had success (and complements on depth) using Zanio Z5.

STKoRn97

iTrader: (3)

i must also give you a compliment, very nice looking car, my website in my sig has a big pic of mine, not the greatest, but it looks good for the amount of lighting, i got plenty more pics, but with my "mighty" modem, its hard to upload big pics, so it will be a bit before i put up some new ones, cause i got alot of nice pics of my car with my friends z06 and another friends gtp, they look quite sharp lined up side by side.

SuperSport

Thanks, STKoRn97.... very nice pic you have on your site. Can't wait to see more!

The Alchemist

iTrader: (19)

Thanks for the ideas guys. This is the first year that the T/A has been a limited use vehicle only and I basically started over with the cleaning/polishing of the paint.

I dawned it, followed by a thorough claybarring (not really a word), dawned it again, then started the Mother's three step process. 1. Pre-wax cleaner, 2. Sealer/ Glaze, 3. Pure carnuba wax.

I am up to the second stage, the sealer/glaze step and picked up the Porter Cable random orbit polisher yesterday and have noticed a difference already. The difference in the depth and shine is starting to show after using the polisher.

Thanks guys. Once its all done, I'll put up picks.

01pewter2001z28

iTrader: (2)

Zaino Zaino and more Zaino Z5, and Z5

Sean

SuperBuick

Alchemist - first step is to stop using Dawn. Dawn is bad news, no matter what they tell you.

I'd start off by washing (car wash), claying, washing again (car wash), drying, then a good polishing using your porter cable. In terms of a polish I'll recommend (as usual) that you go with Menzerna Intensive polish followed by Menzerna Final Polish. This two-step polishing system is what will bring out the depth in your paint (not a sealant like Zaino, etc.) After you're done polishing, use your choice of sealant/wax. I've heard good things about Wolfgang Sealant and Menzerna FMJ sealant. For a little "extra" glam, try topping off your sealant with a quick coat of P21s Carnauba wax. It will act as a "sacrificial layer" as well as put that extra layer of depth/wetness on the car that has been eluding you.

-Tom

Kevin V 2002 SS

Yup, Zaino is what you want.

Extinct SS

WOW! Damn SuperSport, your car looks AWESOME. Ive had mine just about 3 yrs and have yet to even wax it. After seeing yours thats gonna change

ZaneO

There's a lot more out there than Zaino. Do some research and ask some questions - www.autopia.org