View Full Version : #80 Speed Glaze straight to wax?
imported_NHBFAN
05-12-2004, 10:40 PM
Can you go from #80 straight to wax?
Scottwax
05-12-2004, 11:33 PM
Absolutely! Just make sure you work it long enough to break down the diminishing abrasives.
We (as in Aurora40 and I) went from #80 to NXT on this 350Z:
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/1099Erocks_car_finished2.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/1099Erocks_car_finished_rear.jpg
http://www.photohost.org/gallery/data/500/1099Erocks_car_metallic2.jpg
04BlackAV
05-13-2004, 07:42 AM
That looks sweet! I knew I should have gotten #80 instead of #9.
Carl Anderson
05-13-2004, 07:59 AM
The professional detailer that mentored me before I found Autopia recommeded I try Speed Glaze instead of #7 on my black M3. My only concern is how often I can safely use this product as it is a #4 on the abrasiveness scale. I like to polish/glaze and wax my Jet Black M3 every 6-8 weeks.
EBPcivicsi
05-13-2004, 08:05 AM
I do it all the time, great looking with anything on top.
Speed glaze to #20
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3cc00b3127cce84205bb0f2330000001610
#80 with CWW
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3ce07b3127cce80921211608a0000001610
#80/#81/NXT
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b4dc29b3127cceb8775311c8990000001610
#80/EX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d709b3127cce8f7cf5402d520000001610
#80/EX
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3d727b3127cce8da819660a740000001610
Well, you get the idea. I love to go from #80 to my LSP. :D
Spilchy
05-13-2004, 08:12 AM
I go straight to a LSP all the time after #80. However, for a really sick look, if you`re skilled with a rotary, try #3 Machine Glaze and then a carnuaba!
If not, try Hand Polish or if you like #7 then your LSP.
Accumulator
05-13-2004, 10:36 AM
Originally posted by Carl Anderson
I like to polish/glaze and wax my Jet Black M3 every 6-8 weeks.
I sure hope this doesn`t sound `````y, but you really shouldn`t have to polish (as in abrasives) that often. You might want to refine your wash/dry technique a little if you have marring to deal with that frequently.
I agree that #80 might be a bit strong for such frequent use, maybe you oughta try #81 instead if all you need is something to add a little pizzaz before you wax. But if you`re dealing with marring, then it`s a tough call, as you need something abrasive (but then you`re back to "is this too much/often..").
Or you could switch to 1Z`s Metallic Polish. It has *mild* abrasives, but they are *SO* mild that frequent use just isn`t an issue.
Scottwax
05-13-2004, 10:45 AM
Splichy-just FYI, Machine Glaze #3 works great by hand (and I am sure, PC) too. I used that for years until #81 came out.
ebpcivicsi-Dude! Nice work, you even made a Malibu look great!
imported_NHBFAN
05-26-2004, 10:45 PM
Has anyone tried #80 on white? I have a white car this weekend and I`m undecided about polishing with #80 or PwC?