58Vette65

Quoted from Autogeek at http://www.autogeek.net/glazes.html

"If you’re in search of paint perfection, don’t forget the glaze. Glazes are usually regarded as optional unless you’re a collector of exotic or vintage cars, but they are well worth the time if you’re a die-hard enthusiast.

A glaze is a shine-enhancing product that goes on after polishing but before the wax or sealant. It is made with oils and wetting agents that amplify your paint’s shine and improve the clarity. Glazes are usually used by auto manufacturers and paint and body shops to prefect freshly painted surfaces before the vehicle is handed over to the consumer. Glazes generally do not have protective qualities, but they may have fillers that hide any slight imperfections in the paint. A glaze is often used by a body shop after compounding to restore the shine and eliminate haze.

A glaze is not a polish or wax. It is strictly a shine-enhancing agent that will produce a dramatic wet look on your paint. On the concours series, a glaze is essential to achieve a winning deep gloss. Most glazes have no protective qualities so always follow with a wax or sealant."


We have never used a glaze before but the comments about "essential to achieve a winning deep gloss" caught our attention. We are going to strip and polish our Black Street Rod this weekend and get it ready for the show season. Our plans was wash - clay - polish - AIO and Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax - Cyrstal Mist - where would the glaze fit in or what would it replace? Would the glaze improve Souveran depth and wettness? Would a glaze be worth the time and effort? I will be using Souveran but won't the oils in the glaze prevent sealants from bonding properly?

ZaneO

*I* would put a glaze after AIO. A glaze may increase depth or wetness. The only person that can determine if it is worthwhile is you. Souveran is a wax, not a sealant, so it won't have any problems bonding.

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

ZaneO is exactly correct. A glaze is actually a filling agent and and enhances the finish with oils and wetting agents. Most sealants will NOT bond to a glaze, although Menzerna offers one in its line, but carnubas react very well to it. Never noticed much of a difference using Meguiars glaze under Souveran, but that might be because of the oils and agents already in the Souveran itself. Have seen a great difference using the classic Mothers 3 Step program however.

DsC5

Meguiars #3 Machine Glaze is a nice product to use under a carnauba. I've been using either #3 or AIO then topped with Souveran and/or Signature on my pickup. Both work great.