Ultra Gloss vs Wet Look

[jphillips1970]

Hello Everyone - I should know the answer to the following question however, any input would be great - Question: Using Testors paint - Ultra Gloss and Wet Look - which gives the best results to get that "just polished" look? - I've used both but still cannot get that high gloss look on my models - Polish is not an option - Please give me your input on this - Thanks in advance - Joe

[Jordan White]

If you don't want to use polish but want glossy, try Pledge floor wax with Future Shine, and apply it with a foam brush. Goes on smooth with just one coat, and dries to a high gloss finish.

However, if you're set on the Testors, then someone else can chime in.

[diymirage]

any paint can be glossed up by diluting it with the right thinner

(i know this is only an option when you aribrush it on but i just thought i'd throw it out there)

[Guest Markus355]

and ive never had anything but great gloss straight from the can with either one, im not sure what your doing man, but these clears are superb.

[ra7c7er]

What exactly is the difference between ultra gloss and wet look. I can never tell a difference when I see finished models.

[Chas SCR]

Ultra gloss to me is the every day shine that you see an normal car shows on the every day driver. The Wet or Hi End Gloss is what you see on the Trailer queens at the Grand National or Detroit Autorama style shows that are going for the Great 8 award!

[Agent G]

Are these enamels? If so maybe warming the can in some hot water prior to spraying might help. I've used that trick for years now with hobby enamels and it really seems to help.

G

[Jeff Johnston]

The wet look should spray on glossy clear right from the can... As long as its not humid which will potentially fog up any lacquer paint job.

If its not glossy I'd hit it with Maguires cleaner polish (wax).

However it really should go on very glossy...

[Jeff Johnston]

maybe it's an east coast thing?

Nope...I'min suburban Boston and I see it. I actually use it a lot, but not on dark solid colors. You can definitely see it on dark colors, especially a solid black. I've used it on a dark pearl green and you can't see it, as it blends into the pearl. But on gloss black its there.