Glaze vs. Sealers
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termigator
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What are you trying to do? A sealer(you mean sealant, right?) will protect your car's finish. A glaze won't. A glaze is a non-abrasive polish for your car.
RuffRyder
Enthusiast Extraordinaire
grt1today said:
I agree, the shine and protection you get from KSG can't be beat with either alone IMO.
togwt
The Old Grey Whistle Test
drshine- are you refering to Klasse Sealant Glaze?
AIO and SG are considered a system as grt1today suggested(although you can use them separatley)
termigator & RuffRyder are refering to a wax type glaze
Confusing isn't it, a Glaze is usually considered to be a product that contains oils/fillers but has no abrasives
JonM
AIO and SG are considered a system as grt1today suggested(although you can use them separatley)
termigator & RuffRyder are refering to a wax type glaze
Confusing isn't it, a Glaze is usually considered to be a product that contains oils/fillers but has no abrasives
JonM
I am new to this detailing thing and I have been reading so much material lately. I checked out a book from the library called Auto Detailing: The Professional Way. I was confused earlier about the difference between polishes and waxes but I understand that now. A polish is used to clean up the paint but is not as aggresive as a cleaner. A cleaner cleans up the paint(who da thunk it) but is more abrasive. A compound cleans up the paint but is really abrasive. A wax is used to protect the finish.
In the book after prepping the car it says you should use polishes/cleaners/compounds to clean the paint of the car. Next step is apply a glaze. Right after it says a sealer can be used instead of a glaze (a sealer does not produce as great a shine). Then it says apply the wax.
Should I purchase a glaze or a sealer? Which performs better?
I have not seen any discussions about sealers, are they still around? The copyright of this book is 1992 , I am getting another book soon. I am brand new to detailing but I feel I have an advantage being 15 and plenty of time to learn. I want to get this down pat with great results. Eventually this might result in a business (hopefully).
Thanks in Advance.
In the book after prepping the car it says you should use polishes/cleaners/compounds to clean the paint of the car. Next step is apply a glaze. Right after it says a sealer can be used instead of a glaze (a sealer does not produce as great a shine). Then it says apply the wax.
Should I purchase a glaze or a sealer? Which performs better?
I have not seen any discussions about sealers, are they still around? The copyright of this book is 1992 , I am getting another book soon. I am brand new to detailing but I feel I have an advantage being 15 and plenty of time to learn. I want to get this down pat with great results. Eventually this might result in a business (hopefully).
Thanks in Advance.
drshine,
Your confusion has to get worse before it gets better.
Check this out: http://www.properautocare.com/glosofdetter.html
Your confusion has to get worse before it gets better.
Check this out: http://www.properautocare.com/glosofdetter.htmlimported_MCA
New member
Welcome to Autopia drshine. Unfortunately, manufacturers have their own definitions for the terms glaze/polish/wax...more often than not, their definitions can actually criss-cross --> one man's glaze is another man's polish, etc. I know it sounds confusing, but the best thing to do is read up. Since you are a new member, DavidB released a really good e-book on detailing...I can't seam to find the link to it though. I am pretty sure someone will have that link readily available. Check the following link as it will give you a very nice high-level start. Much more updated than your book:
http://autopia.org/kb/index.php?page=index_v2&id=26&c=16
MCA
*EDIT* I found the link to the e-book:
http://www.autopia.org/display.php?file=Books.htm&s=&menu=4
http://autopia.org/kb/index.php?page=index_v2&id=26&c=16
MCA
*EDIT* I found the link to the e-book:
http://www.autopia.org/display.php?file=Books.htm&s=&menu=4
Accumulator
Well-known member
drshine- Welcome to Autopia!
With a little more research you'll see that the Auto Detailing-The Professional Way book is somewhat outdated. I have a copy around here somewhere along with others such as Ultimate Auto Detailing. Interesting starting point, but you'll soon look back on that book and chuckle.
Read the e-book and you'll see what I mean. FWIW, most of the commonly available books on detailing were only so-so back when they were first written. Many of the people here have gone so far beyond that level of knowledge that it's hard to imagine. In many cases, the "new" approaches will not only yield better results, but are much easier too.
Since you obviously aren't opposed to learning what's what, do that additional research. It'll be well worth the time and effort.
With a little more research you'll see that the Auto Detailing-The Professional Way book is somewhat outdated. I have a copy around here somewhere along with others such as Ultimate Auto Detailing. Interesting starting point, but you'll soon look back on that book and chuckle.
Read the e-book and you'll see what I mean. FWIW, most of the commonly available books on detailing were only so-so back when they were first written. Many of the people here have gone so far beyond that level of knowledge that it's hard to imagine. In many cases, the "new" approaches will not only yield better results, but are much easier too.
Since you obviously aren't opposed to learning what's what, do that additional research. It'll be well worth the time and effort.
Here the link for the e-book mention before
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/freeguide.html
... oups
I miss that MCA already mention a link, but here an other one 
The definition you previously mention are somehow the contrary of what I learned. I guess you should read that e-book, then come back if you still confuse.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/freeguide.html
... oups
I miss that MCA already mention a link, but here an other one The definition you previously mention are somehow the contrary of what I learned. I guess you should read that e-book, then come back if you still confuse.