SteveW Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Sorry for what's probably a dumb question but what is a glaze and when do you apply it? Is it: polish, glaze, wax. Polish, wax, glaze Or A N other? Thank you Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 A glaze is usually an oil/polymer/silicone heavy liquid that is used to give a really deep wet/glossy look. They are great for hiding swirls and other defects, but dont typically offer any protection. I would guess (having not used a glaze before myself) that it should go polish > glaze > wax. Polish preps the surface removing swirls and other defects. Glaze hides whats left. Wax protects the surface from contaminants getting into the pain and ruining your hard work. I tend to think of glaze as more for show cars where you will have a very highly finished surface and use the glaze to make it look really glossy but it doesnt offer any protection (typically) so wouldnt want to just use glaze on a daily driver or weekend warrior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Here you go Steve http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/forum/vie ... =17&t=9957 I've nicked this from a detailing site but as you will see its an argumnentable subject. Generally a car that is well prepared polished and waxed really doesnt need a glaze but others believe it adds a deep lustre and shine. You pays your money and you take your choice. Before I post this I see you've had a reply thats correct this will give you a bit more of an insight. Cheers Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 A glaze is usually an oil/polymer/silicone heavy liquid that is used to give a really deep wet/glossy look. They are great for hiding swirls and other defects, but dont typically offer any protection. I would guess (having not used a glaze before myself) that it should go polish > glaze > wax. Polish preps the surface removing swirls and other defects. Glaze hides whats left. Wax protects the surface from contaminants getting into the pain and ruining your hard work. I tend to think of glaze as more for show cars where you will have a very highly finished surface and use the glaze to make it look really glossy but it doesnt offer any protection (typically) so wouldnt want to just use glaze on a daily driver or weekend warrior. Thats how i've always done it and it looks the nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted March 11, 2012 Author Share Posted March 11, 2012 Thank you, Might have to give some black hole glaze a go and see if it will cover up my swirls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 It will, but like all glazes there is no replacement for some elbow grease and some fine cutting compounds. I've got a bottle of it I've used a couple of times and it's very good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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