have i got enough stuff - do i need/want any more

[tg1]

alright chaps been on a bit of a mission and now have

siminoiz shampoo (had already)
clay and lube
megs deep crystal stage 1 and 2
poorboys natty blue

I've been reading up on glazes and sealants.

do i really need them?

what are the reccomendations for them please?

[musicman87]

Look at this thread link below, myself and Steve30 have been raving about Chemical Guys Jetseal109

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=166389.0

Im new to using the Jetseal109, and it has made a massive difference to the look of my car, I will never be without it. See http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=78&idcategory=8 - best buy of the year for me

Currently I don't use a Glaze but i would certainly say it would help get that wet-look finish.

I'm sure the Pro's will be along soon to offer their experiences

[Dan J]

sounds ok to me, you dont have to use a glaze as a rule but it does enhance the finish after polishing and it also aids bonding for the wax,

sealants are good to have tbh they've got very good uv protection, they have very good durabilty but lack in terms of gloss, they leave a nice glassy shine on silvers/light coloured cars, and are very good for protecting non clearcote paints ie mk2 golfs/polo's

[tg1]

Oh forgot to add its a indigo blue (pearl?) mk4

i reckon i might get some jet seal, but was more keen on the extra shine tbh

seems like a glaze will be needed

bit new to this sorry for all the noobness

[musicman87]

Oh forgot to add its a indigo blue (pearl?) mk4

i reckon i might get some jet seal, but was more keen on the extra shine tbh

seems like a glaze will be needed

bit new to this sorry for all the noobness

No problem mucker, i'm in a very similar position! - I've found that the Jetseal has given me extra shine, look on the thread entitled "Mk5 GTI - First Detail" and look on the second page - that's my car after Jetseal and some wax. I haven't changed waxes, just added 2 coats of jetseal after polishing and before waxing and it is now really bright red and looks great!

[waxamomo]

If looking for a good glaze, have a look at Poorboy's Black Hole or Diamond White, both are fantastic products. As for Jetseal, it's a great product.

[tg1]

well i've arranged to have it machine polished as i dont fancy doing it myself - so i've a week or so to mull it over, but i'm quite keen on a glaze, mainly as i'm cheap and dont wanna spend 25 quid on something i don't need - i may get a cheaper jetseal mtec or something? or is it really worth paying the extra money, as for roughly the same price i can get glaze and cheap sealant or just js109? thats the quandry

is the megs deep crystal worth using? as i've used when i polished the car and was really impressed with the shine and depth of it, is poorboy/anyothers that much better?

should i bother using the stage one of the megs dc system if its been machine polished.

And i should clay and wash it before i let them machine polish it? i guess so

[Dan J]

if they are just machine polishing it then yes you do need to clay. and you wont need your megs stuff for while once they've polished it.

glaze will offer nothing in terms of protection its purely a gloss enhancer,and gives the paint a final cleanse before you apply sealants or waxes.though as i said before it isnt essential.

waxes are nicer on darker coloured cars and sealants are better on non clearcote finishes,silvers,whites,lighter colours etc etc.

[tg1]

cheers, when you say the megs stuff, does that include the polish?

so am i right in thinking

clean
clay
machine polish
polish?
glaze/sealant possibly
wax

sorry for all the real stupid questions, its just i wanna get it right

[tg1]

also does anyone know how the pinnacle glazes stand up to poorboys black hole?