so if i have this correctly steps are compound polish glaze seal wax? is this correct anyone care to explaine each one of those steps purposes and why it comes before and after the other. ive never tried glazing after polishing and kinda confused on what a sealent is? ive always polished and waxed.
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whats function of glaze?
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I was told by Meguires that glaze is essentially polish and have used both, even together. However, I notice no difference with glaze and without. I was also told that neither is necessary unless your paint is in need of freshening (a layer of 'dead' paint taken off). So, until this is needed a thorough wax removing cleaning followed by a run with clay and then a waxing or sealing. As I understand it sealent is a harder polymer type that is more durable than wax for those that use automatic car washes, go longer between paint care sessions, or otherwise subject the paint to more harsh conditions. I myself wonder if there is any nutritional benefit to wax over sealent.
Good question. I thought glaze was a softer wax, that filled scratches before waxing, but I'm not at all sure.
My understanding is that a true glaze doesn't do any correcting. It has a lot of oils and maybe fillers to make the paint look deeper and hide small imperfections. A true glaze would be something like Meg's #7. They usually only last until the next wash at most.
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what if you cover it with a very durable sealten and wax after though then maybe it lasts?
If you think about it, with a traditional glaze you're basically putting a layer of oil film on top of your paint. It doesn't evaporate and leave something that actually bonds. You can use a wax and it might extend the life a little, but with sealants you need a clean surface for the polymers to bond properly. With a glaze, it probably won't cure correctly and might actually decrease the life of the sealant.
But here is an example of a glaze that might last longer than traditional glazes. http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/128798-danase-wet-glaze-2-0-review.html
But here is an example of a glaze that might last longer than traditional glazes. http://autopia.org/forum/car-detailing-product-discussion/128798-danase-wet-glaze-2-0-review.html
Traditional glazes are oil based products which fill and shine. They work fine under a carnauba wax. Megs uses oils to adhere their waxes to the paint. What happens when oil and water mix? You get an oil slick. If the oil washes off the paint so does the wax that is adhered to the oil.
Some glazes are polymer based such as Danase Wet Glaze.
Some glazes are polymer based such as Danase Wet Glaze.
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
My understanding is that a true glaze doesn't do any correcting. It has a lot of oils and maybe fillers to make the paint look deeper and hide small imperfections. A true glaze would be something like Meg's #7. They usually only last until the next wash at most.
Yup. Glaze just deepens the paint color and helps to fill in and hide swirls and minor imperfections. It has absolutely NO protective properties. Very popular with car dealerships to detail new cars before delivery as it goes on/off so easy and provides such excellent "eye candy" results( doesn't last long unfortunately ).
The best I ever used and sold was 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. That stuff is amazing on dark and dark metallic colors. I would use it prior to the wax and the end result was a finish like no other. I don't use it any longer as I don't have the stamina due to illness to do more than just wash and wax but when I was younger I used it all the time.
Here is a link( I never sold it or used it in the black bottles - I always used/sold the clear ones that show up tan )
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...5be9NQK7NZ8TZgl
My understanding is that a true glaze doesn't do any correcting. It has a lot of oils and maybe fillers to make the paint look deeper and hide small imperfections. A true glaze would be something like Meg's #7. They usually only last until the next wash at most.
Yup. Glaze just deepens the paint color and helps to fill in and hide swirls and minor imperfections. It has absolutely NO protective properties. Very popular with car dealerships to detail new cars before delivery as it goes on/off so easy and provides such excellent "eye candy" results( doesn't last long unfortunately ).
The best I ever used and sold was 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. That stuff is amazing on dark and dark metallic colors. I would use it prior to the wax and the end result was a finish like no other. I don't use it any longer as I don't have the stamina due to illness to do more than just wash and wax but when I was younger I used it all the time.
Here is a link( I never sold it or used it in the black bottles - I always used/sold the clear ones that show up tan )
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...5be9NQK7NZ8TZgl
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Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
My understanding is that a true glaze doesn't do any correcting. It has a lot of oils and maybe fillers to make the paint look deeper and hide small imperfections. A true glaze would be something like Meg's #7. They usually only last until the next wash at most.
Yup. Glaze just deepens the paint color and helps to fill in and hide swirls and minor imperfections. It has absolutely NO protective properties. Very popular with car dealerships to detail new cars before delivery as it goes on/off so easy and provides such excellent "eye candy" results( doesn't last long unfortunately ).
The best I ever used and sold was 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. That stuff is amazing on dark and dark metallic colors. I would use it prior to the wax and the end result was a finish like no other. I don't use it any longer as I don't have the stamina due to illness to do more than just wash and wax but when I was younger I used it all the time.
Here is a link( I never sold it or used it in the black bottles - I always used/sold the clear ones that show up tan )
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...5be9NQK7NZ8TZgl
Yup Hemi got it right! Just an FYI for anybody looking to glaze then seal. Do not use glaze if your going to try and top it with a synthetic sealant. Only use glaze if you are going to top it with an honest carnuba wax that has NO cleaning chemicals in it. Sealants require a 100% contaminate free surface in order to bond to the paint and have the polymers cross link properly or else you will get no durability out of the sealant. I highly recommend S100 from your local harley dealer if you want a good honest wax that just so happens to be super easy to apply and remove. S100 and P21S are the same product and this product you do not let dry. Wipe on and wipe off smooth as butter and works fantastic over a glaze.
Originally Posted By: asiancivicmaniac
My understanding is that a true glaze doesn't do any correcting. It has a lot of oils and maybe fillers to make the paint look deeper and hide small imperfections. A true glaze would be something like Meg's #7. They usually only last until the next wash at most.
Yup. Glaze just deepens the paint color and helps to fill in and hide swirls and minor imperfections. It has absolutely NO protective properties. Very popular with car dealerships to detail new cars before delivery as it goes on/off so easy and provides such excellent "eye candy" results( doesn't last long unfortunately ).
The best I ever used and sold was 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. That stuff is amazing on dark and dark metallic colors. I would use it prior to the wax and the end result was a finish like no other. I don't use it any longer as I don't have the stamina due to illness to do more than just wash and wax but when I was younger I used it all the time.
Here is a link( I never sold it or used it in the black bottles - I always used/sold the clear ones that show up tan )
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en...5be9NQK7NZ8TZgl
Yup Hemi got it right! Just an FYI for anybody looking to glaze then seal. Do not use glaze if your going to try and top it with a synthetic sealant. Only use glaze if you are going to top it with an honest carnuba wax that has NO cleaning chemicals in it. Sealants require a 100% contaminate free surface in order to bond to the paint and have the polymers cross link properly or else you will get no durability out of the sealant. I highly recommend S100 from your local harley dealer if you want a good honest wax that just so happens to be super easy to apply and remove. S100 and P21S are the same product and this product you do not let dry. Wipe on and wipe off smooth as butter and works fantastic over a glaze.
Thank you for the corrective guidence on glaze. So, beyond the 'show' benefit is there any other real benefit to the lasting of the paint with the use of glaze?
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