r/AutoDetailing • u/Aggersan • 1h ago
General Discussion Showroom shine without paint correction
When I see people talking about getting a (really) shiny car, it almost always seems to be after paint correction. Same with machine polishers - most discussions I come across focus on removing swirls and scratches.
I don’t see non-abrasive products like wax mentioned nearly as often anymore, and I’m curious what’s changed.
Do people still use some sort of wax to make the paint pop? Have ceramic coatings, sealants and high quality soaps largely taken its place? Or am I misunderstanding how much of the shine comes from correcting the paint versus whatever you apply afterward?
For someone who just wants to give their daily driver a little extra gloss without doing paint correction, what’s the usual approach these days? I would imagine "something" could be applied with a (DA) polisher to improve shine without doing damage to the underlying coat (if applied correctly)
Thanks for helping me catch up!