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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 09:06 PM
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Looking for an easy to use, one step, spray on, gloss enhancer.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 09:19 PM
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A detail spray or spray wax?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 09:41 PM
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There's a million products out there. I was at Hot August Nights and asked a couple old timers what they were using. Lemon Pledge! I was amazed. Tried it and was impressed. Who knew?!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 10:04 PM
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A detail spray or spray wax?
I have to agree with this. There are a million of them. It's kind of fun to try different ones. I use it on the chrome and the wheels too.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2022 | 06:52 AM
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No magic in a bottle. 3ft deep gloss comes from machine polishing to perfection.
So, lets say your paint is polished to perfection. What product will add the most to the look? With all the products I have tried, Polish Angel High Gloss. If you want cheap, this isn't it. Easy to work with and it will last longer then any detail spray or spray wax. You could do a bike 30+ times with 1 bottle, so its not as bad as it seems.

Lemon Pledge again? My goodness. Hey if you like it, use it. Please keep it away from any of my vehicles though
 
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Old Apr 28, 2022 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
No magic in a bottle. 3ft deep gloss comes from machine polishing to perfection.
So, lets say your paint is polished to perfection. What product will add the most to the look? With all the products I have tried, Polish Angel High Gloss. If you want cheap, this isn't it. Easy to work with and it will last longer then any detail spray or spray wax. You could do a bike 30+ times with 1 bottle, so its not as bad as it seems.

Lemon Pledge again? My goodness. Hey if you like it, use it. Please keep it away from any of my vehicles though
truth a good shine starts with good paint.

and I’ll agree the pledge stuff is silly. Same guys using that on their bikes are the same guys who buy used helmets and underwear at garage sales. And usually the paint on their bikes look like they wash them with the sand paper on a stick at the local DIY car wash.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2022 | 04:00 PM
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Well I have ech20 for quick detailed and ultra paint guard also. It's a trike so the rear fenders are going to take a beating.
Just checking to see if anything will ad to the gloss without extreme paint correction.
 
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I've tried a few. The Armor Plate makes me happy and it smells great. The Extreme Shield is more work but does well. The Maguire's Quick Detailer was given to me by one of my sons and he said it was great but I think it's junk. I know there's gotta be newer more expensive stuff out there.


 
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Ive tried this and thought it was OK. Its not on the same level as Polish Angel High gloss, but it also doesnt have that price either. This is a spray you use for the day. A wash will remove it.

https://theragcompany.com/products/p...ts-dream-maker
 
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Old Apr 29, 2022 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
Ive tried this and thought it was OK. Its not on the same level as Polish Angel High gloss, but it also doesnt have that price either. This is a spray you use for the day. A wash will remove it.

https://theragcompany.com/products/p...ts-dream-maker
P&S makes some great products. Back in 1972 I was the detail guy for a Jaguar/ MG Dealership and used their products.
 
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