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Originally Posted by Methodical4u
Most people won't know what you used or if you used anything at all no. However, people who have been at this for a while can tell you what was used. For instance... one pic I looked at on a detailing site asked if people could tell which side was which on a hood he had done. I guess correctly because a sealant look is a pretty glossy, and candy coated look, while a standard nuba is more warm and natural, it also doesn't always seem to bring out flake as much as sealants.
In person I can most definitely tell the difference between the Werkstatt that I used (by the way Werkstatt makes their own stuff) and many of the other products I have tried. Certain things about it just stand out more.
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You say that...But my little test was done at a detailfest with a lot of "top notch, top dollar" detailers (I am also friends with a few employees there). Sealants and waxes add a very MINIMAL gloss or shine difference. Can I tell if someone has a LSP on their car? It depends on the environment more than anything. With overcast, I highly doubt you could tell the difference between werkstatt and NXT.
Pictures are the WORST way to show off a good detail/shine. The majority of people (and their cameras) will focus on the object in reflection which gives the appearance of a flawless, perfect detail. On a darker car, that can hide A LOT. I see detailers trying to promote their services do this all the time.
But hey, I've only been doing this over 10 years, trying every product I can get my hands on (friends in the industry at a MAJOR reseller have definitely helped this), detailed multiple cars, so what do I know? At the end of the day, you find what you like and what works for you and you use it, but don't be surprised if others do not share your same opinion.