How to get the "Deep Shine" back

[gameday22]

Here is a picture of my Genesis not quite 2 years ago, I have washed it weekly and wax it 2x a year. The FL sun is harsh but it looks nothing like this anymore:

Thanks for the replies, I don't wish to do any sort of sanding on it but whatever else I can do would be nice.

 

[scottdk]

Have you thought about bringing the car to reputible detailer? I just had this done, because my finish looked terrible. Looks great now

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=9708

 

[gameday22]

Have you thought about bringing the car to reputible detailer? I just had this done, because my finish looked terrible. Looks great now

http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showthread.php?t=9708

Wow, very nice....what did the entire process cost if you don't mind me asking?

Looks incredible before/after

 

[Black Rocket 3.8]

You can also get outstanding results if you do it yourself. See my post under the "Dealer Messed Up" thread at http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=96165&postcount=30

 

[msitter]

The Genesis has a pretty good paint finish. If your car is in the sun all day or not garaged you might have to wax more often maybe 4 times a year and clay it twice a year. I am sure if you clay it thoroughly then polish and wax it with an orbital polisher it will look as new minus any stone chips or road rash. If your weekly wash is at a car wash or with the wrong detergent your wax job will be stripped off in short order and that can contribute to a poor looking finish. From your picture it doesn't look as though any permanent harm has been done.

 

[momuzik]

You can also get outstanding results if you do it yourself. See my post under the "Dealer Messed Up" thread at http://genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/showpost.php?p=96165&postcount=30

I wonder if you can get the same results without a buffer - by hand only. I understand that if you don't know what you're doing with one of those (like me), you can cause more damage than good.

 

[Ruissimo]

I wonder if you can get the same results without a buffer - by hand only. I understand that if you don't know what you're doing with one of those (like me), you can cause more damage than good.

If you're gentle... you can get VERY good results. I've done it.

That's the results of the three-step [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Complete-Ultimate-Wax-System/dp/B002NUJFTM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1340723613&sr=8-1&keywords=mothers+ultimate+wax+system"]Mothers Complete Ultimate Wax System[/ame] on 10-year old paint! All by hand

 

[OneFunGenesis]

I wonder if you can get the same results without a buffer - by hand only. I understand that if you don't know what you're doing with one of those (like me), you can cause more damage than good.

This is an accurate statement. I messed up two cars (one pretty badly) before I finally learned how to properly buff a car. A full detail with interior, carpets, wash, buff, wash, wax will take about 6 to 8 hours.

A quick wash, buff, wash, wax will take about 3 to 4.

 

[Black Rocket 3.8]

There is plenty of information available on the web about how to do your own detailing. Take a look at the Meguiar's web site. They have plenty of how-to videos that will help you do the job correctly.

 

[msitter]

If you use a rotary buffer and are not experienced, then yes, you can burn through the finish in a heartbeat. With an orbital like the Porter Cable that Meguiars sells not so much. It is almost impossible to burn the paint with the orbital unless you specifically set out to ruin the paint. I have used one for years and have had great results with no problems at all. An added benefit is that the orbital will spread wax more evenly and more sparingly than by hand and makes it easier to buff off. I had no experience with the orbital before I got it several years ago and had no problems ever. I would definitely recommend it, but get the Porter-Cable one and not the lightweight one.

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[OneFunGenesis]

The orbital buffer is pretty much for fine polishing and waxing. The rotary will do much more cutting into the clear which is why most people own both. Rotary is to get rid of the scratches and swirls and then orbital is to get rid of the small marks left by the rotary

 

[grtday]

When I first bought my Genesis, I posted the Ultimate Car Polish and Shine process incorporating Liquid Glass. 3.5 years later, my Genesis looks like the day I bought it. Liquid Glass is the most amazing car product I have ever used and I have used them ALL!
Do a search on this forum and take a read. You'll be pleased with the results.
Drive cheerfully7!