the glossy / wet look: Glaze then Wax or ?
05-26-2012, 09:46 AM
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the glossy / wet look: Glaze then Wax or ?
Glaze then Wax
or
Wax then Glaze ?
Just ordered some Pinnacle XMT Carnauba Finishing Glaze (still have a little Meguiars car show glaze left out in the garage)
but just curious - What combination do you use for that super glossy / wet look ???
(Having clayed / clean paint, all swirl marks polsihed out, waxed)
or
Wax then Glaze ?
Just ordered some Pinnacle XMT Carnauba Finishing Glaze (still have a little Meguiars car show glaze left out in the garage)
but just curious - What combination do you use for that super glossy / wet look ???
(Having clayed / clean paint, all swirl marks polsihed out, waxed)
05-26-2012, 10:16 AM
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years ago when you wanted the absolute wettest looking paint you would consider a glaze alone (has NO protection, so very limited in application) or using a glaze and then a pure wax over it to protect. Most waxes released in the past couple of years have so many new polymers, glossing agents, and new ingredients that glazes are not quite as popular. There are newer glazes that are actually sealant compatible too, but that a whole other story.
As I remember, our XMT glaze actually is a hybrid and has some carnauba in it for protection also. You "could" use it alone, or top with any of our pure paste waxes. I might suggest the DP Max Wax which is currently on BOGO and often thought of as Souveran light !!
As I remember, our XMT glaze actually is a hybrid and has some carnauba in it for protection also. You "could" use it alone, or top with any of our pure paste waxes. I might suggest the DP Max Wax which is currently on BOGO and often thought of as Souveran light !!
05-26-2012, 10:34 AM
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2 layers of Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant will do the trick. That's been my go to product.
I also like the fact that it doesn't attract dust like wax does.
I also like the fact that it doesn't attract dust like wax does.
05-30-2012, 04:38 PM
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I used two layers of Blackfire sealant. While I want my car to look its best, I do not want to apply carnauba every month. The summers in northern Virginia are too hot to wax a vehicle. I applied two layers of sealant during the spring, and I will so the same during the fall. Along with regular washing, two times per year are enough for me.
05-30-2012, 06:42 PM
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Once the surface is prepped I finish with Zaino Clear Sealant and Z8 Grand Finale spray sealant. Looks wet and feels slippery 
