I want my boat to look like its wet even when its on the trailer. I have read that you have to get a body shop to spray numerous coats of clear to get that look.. Does anyone know if this is true and if so what brand of clear do you use? Thanks!!

back in thenday we use to apply 5 coats of paint then wetsand and buff it then dewax and spray clear coat over the really shiny paing..this would really shine because the underside reflects better when the clear coat in sprayed..your going to spend big bucks,alot of hours involved..

not to mention be misserable to keep clean , water spots ect

its really just a matter of properly using the right materials. My personal preference is PPG's DCU-2021 high solids clear, its pricey but the pay off is in workability and durability. Technique is everything when trying to get that high gloss. 3-4 coats over single colors (more when trying to bury graphics) sand and buff. I've never been a big fan of piling on film thickness but there are some situations (candys, pearls, fades. super complex graphics) that may require multiple stages of clear, these are some advanced techniques though.

second vote for 2021... 2002 is even better for gloss, but scratches easier.

if it's a dark color, the real trick to making it stand out is the buffing and final polish. 3m's newer line of compound / machine glaze is amazing (but pricey...). finish up with the finest machine glaze on a blue pad...

depending on what you're starting with, you might do an awful lot for your existing finish with a buffer and the right products...

Any high solids single stage polyurethane color or clear will outperform any factory gel-coat.
This type of finish will make your boats exterior almost maintaince free.

Above the waterline only