imported_DennisH
05-06-2005, 12:00 PM
Quoted from Autogeek at http://www.autogeek.net/glazes.html
"If youâ€â„¢re in search of paint perfection, donâ€â„¢t forget the glaze. Glazes are usually regarded as optional unless youâ€â„¢re a collector of exotic or vintage cars, but they are well worth the time if youâ€â„¢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 paintâ€â„¢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 "exxential 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?
"If youâ€â„¢re in search of paint perfection, donâ€â„¢t forget the glaze. Glazes are usually regarded as optional unless youâ€â„¢re a collector of exotic or vintage cars, but they are well worth the time if youâ€â„¢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 paintâ€â„¢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 "exxential 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?