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Aug 23, 2012 | 08:20 PM

Winger96

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From: Bloomingron Illinois

Anyone using Glazes ?

I have been using the Menzerna Finishing Touch Glaze ( P0115C ), for awhile now. It does a very good job of filling in small surface scratches and adding gloss.

But, I was wondering if anyone else is using a glaze, before their sealant or wax?

Product, machine or hand applied, pad choice, machine speed?

Thanks !!!

Aug 23, 2012 | 09:30 PM

0Killrwheels@Autogeek

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Since glazes were often used for additional wetness and gloss. Most newer waxes and sealants have this feature built in and likely why glazes are used less and less.

In general you can apply by machine with a finishing pad (no abrasiveness) and a slower speed like 3. Make sure the glaze of your choice is compatible with your wax or sealant for best outcome also.

Aug 24, 2012 | 05:50 AM

TOGWT

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From: Ponte Vedra Beach / London State: Dazed and confused

I've used this product on classic cars that have paint that's too thin to keep on polishing-

Optimum GPS™ (Glaze, Polish and Seal) All-in-One- this spray formula is a zero dusting, buttery-smooth formula that creates gloss (enhancing, not hiding glaze) and long term protection. Optimum GPS™ contains micro abrasives that eliminate minor surface imperfections. It provides swirl mark removal, the final polish and a durable wax/sealant protection

Hand Application: spray on a small area and wipe in with a dampened foam or cloth applicator. After slight hazing occurs, wipe-off with a microfiber or terry towel

Machine Application: apply with orbital or rotary polisher; spray once to prime the pad and one spray per panel to create a lubricating barrier between the buffing pad and the surface. Work across the area until product disappears. (1000-1400 RPM for rotary polishers) wipe down using a light mist of distilled water on a cotton towel

Aug 24, 2012 | 12:49 PM

0David-Fermani

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Originally Posted by Winger96

It has been years since I used a glaze (for look) never to fill. I always correct the paint for my customers and my own cars. That said, your glaze will be compatible with any wax. However, synthetic sealants will not bond to it, so you may have streaking issues. Even if you don't, the durability of the sealant will greatly suffer. So it is not a "good" idea to seal in a glaze. Wax is fine as I said.

Another thing is to make sure that your paint is in the best condition possible - meaning, as swirl free as you can make it. In my experience, that alone will eliminate the need to "glaze" the paint. 90% is prep.

Here is an example of why a swirl free finish is very important - only product used was HD SPEED to create this wet look.