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Title: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Jimmymature on 17 April 2011, 19:36

Hi all, this is the stuff I put on my car, can you tell me if I need Glaze too?

Megs Gold Class Shampoo
Jetseal 109
Dodo Light Fantastic.

Of course I have clay etc but only do that once every 4 or 5 months.



Advice again is greatly appreciated.


Jim

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Dan J on 18 April 2011, 00:01

 it adds depth to the finish especially dark colours and the oils will fill swirls to a degree and also aid sealant and wax bonding,
not a must have but it will benifit you in the long run.
good ones to consider are:
PB's blackhole
CG's ez creme glaze
Britemax blackmax glaze.

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Jimmymature on 18 April 2011, 15:55

Quote from: Purple Haze on 18 April 2011, 00:01

it adds depth to the finish especially dark colours and the oils will fill swirls to a degree and also aid sealant and wax bonding,
not a must have but it will benifit you in the long run.
good ones to consider are:
PB's blackhole
CG's ez creme glaze
Britemax blackmax glaze.

Thanks mate, my car is Reflex Silver and to be honest no matter how clean it is it never 'shines' is that because it's silver? And do you think the glaze is worth it on my colour car?


Thanks again,


Jim

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: tg1 on 18 April 2011, 16:27

i would look at poorboys white diamond,

been meaning to try that but it means, buying a new car or getting a respray  :grin:

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Jimmymature on 18 April 2011, 17:17

Quote from: tg1 on 18 April 2011, 16:27

i would look at poorboys white diamond,

been meaning to try that but it means, buying a new car or getting a respray  :grin:

Thanks mate, reading the instructions it looks like it could remove the existing wax coat on the car, is this correct?


Jim

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Dan J on 18 April 2011, 23:43

yes it will to point due to most glazes have cleansing oils in them and very very fine abrassive too which help to remove any ultra fine scratches/swirls that may remain after polishing etc.

you can get silver to shimmer and look glossy but you need to put the prep work in before hand to achieve it.

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: tg1 on 20 April 2011, 08:41

it might, not sure tbh, but if ph says so, its near as dammit gospel

but strip all the layers off and start again,

do you not use a polish? js109 is a sealant i thought?

if you do polish, glaze, seal, wax

 

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Jimmymature on 20 April 2011, 08:52

Quote from: tg1 on 20 April 2011, 08:41

it might, not sure tbh, but if ph says so, its near as dammit gospel

but strip all the layers off and start again,

do you not use a polish? js109 is a sealant i thought?

if you do polish, glaze, seal, wax

 

I do use a polish yes but not all the time, I use Autoglym SRP as the paint is in great condition. I don't need any cutting ability.

Cheers,


Jim

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Dan J on 20 April 2011, 17:53

Quote from: Jimmymature on 20 April 2011, 08:52

Quote from: tg1 on 20 April 2011, 08:41

it might, not sure tbh, but if ph says so, its near as dammit gospel

but strip all the layers off and start again,

do you not use a polish? js109 is a sealant i thought?

if you do polish, glaze, seal, wax

 

I do use a polish yes but not all the time, I use Autoglym SRP as the paint is in great condition. I don't need any cutting ability.

Cheers,


Jim

dont bother with a glaze then Jim as srp does a similar job.

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: Jimmymature on 21 April 2011, 16:25

Thanks for the advice guys, I went to Elite Car Care in Wokingham this morning and purchased:

- Snow foam lance
- 5 litre PH neutral valet pro snow foam
- Grit guard
- Rim wax
- and what I originally went there for, some Poorboys White Diamond Glaze :cool:


Love the Snow Foam  :tongue:



Jim

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: xkaty_h on 22 April 2011, 16:32

White Diamond Glaze is good stuff!

I use the Black Hole on mine and it's beautiful. The finish is glorious when combi'd with a good wax

Title: Re: Do I need Glaze?
Post by: waxamomo on 27 April 2011, 19:44

Yep, have to agree, two of the best glazes available.