Tips on using Speed Glaze

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Beason

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Well I decided to buy speed glaze over swirl free polish for more of a one step prep before waxing and would like some tips or pointers on how to use it? What techniques do you use? Type of PC pad, setting? Anything I need to know? Down sides?
 
I also just picked up a quart of #80 from a local body supply show along with a gallon of FD.



I am really looking forward to giving Speed Glaze a try on my show car.
 
#80 is my favorite product to remove swirls and minor scratches. I use with a white polishing pad with the PC set at about 4.5. I blob the pad in several places on the panel to be worked on (after priming the pad) and then work slowely back and forth then up and down until the polish is almost dry. On panels with deeper scratches I will use it with a cutting pad and then finish up with the polishing pad.



If there is any hazing from not working the product enough, I will go over the panel with a polsihing pad and #9 Swirl remover as a last step. I use Zaino, so then go over the panel with a 50/50 mixture of water and isopropal alcohol before applying.



Have had great success with this product.
 
I really like Speed Glaze. It is very effective, not to costly, and very easy to use. I work it until dry et Voila!
 
I apply #80 using my PC and Meguiars polishing pad. I set the speed on 6 and do a couple moderate speed passes to spread the product then one real slow pass and you can see it clear out and dry right before your eyes. Simply wipe off what little is left and move on to the next section.
 
Scottwax said:
I apply #80 using my PC and Meguiars polishing pad. I set the speed on 6 and do a couple moderate speed passes to spread the product then one real slow pass and you can see it clear out and dry right before your eyes. Simply wipe off what little is left and move on to the next section.
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Is there much difference between the #80 and Meguiars #2? Which do you prefer and why? How does Vanilla Moose fit in and have you used S100 SEC? How does it compare to any of these? Thanks in advance for your opinion Scott.:D
 
94BlkStang said:
Is there much difference between the #80 and Meguiars #2? Which do you prefer and why? How does Vanilla Moose fit in and have you used S100 SEC? How does it compare to any of these? Thanks in advance for your opinion Scott.:D
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#2 is meant for rotary use. #80 can be used by hand, PC or rotary. I use #80 because I don't use a rotary. I usually follow #80 with Vanilla Moose or if it is a 2 step, NXT. I have used S100 SEC and really like it, but I like VM even more.
 
Scottwax said:
#2 is meant for rotary use. #80 can be used by hand, PC or rotary. I use #80 because I don't use a rotary. I usually follow #80 with Vanilla Moose or if it is a 2 step, NXT. I have used S100 SEC and really like it, but I like VM even more.
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Thanks Scott. Man, that's some instant service you give. I don't even think the ink on my post had dried yet.:xyxthumbs
 
Im the opposite of Scott....I work it at about 4.5-5 for a pass, then bump it up a notch, then hit the turbo in the same direction as the first pass.....Love the stuff....
 
Scottwax said:
#2 is meant for rotary use. #80 can be used by hand, PC or rotary. I use #80 because I don't use a rotary. I usually follow #80 with Vanilla Moose or if it is a 2 step, NXT. I have used S100 SEC and really like it, but I like VM even more.
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Ooops! I just realized what I asked in my post. When I was referring to Meguiars #2 I was actually asking about #9 as it's called Swirl Remover 2.0. To many numbers to keep track. It made me start to think when you said that it was only to be used by a rotary.



Any way, how does #9 fit into the above comaparisons of Speed Glaze #80, S100 SEC and Vanilla Moose? I have a black mustang and a white Navigator. I'm mostly concerned about the Mustang, as it tends to get some water spotting from rain and I was looking for something that's fairly quick and easy to use, and does the best job, so that I can put another coat of S100 on. Would Vanilla Moose be better by hand or by PC and waht speeds and pad do you recommend with it? Obviously #80, #9 and SEC are locally available, but if the Vanilla Moose will give me that much more, I'm not opposed to ordering it if it's really worth it.:D
 
#9 isn't as aggressive as #80 but both will leave a very good finish that you can usually go straight to wax if you wish. I'd go with #80 since it will get out more than #9 but breaks down as well. Vanilla Moose is an excellent final glaze, very easy to use and it works on your hard plastic trim and glass too.
 
Also, does #80 or #82 stain trim?



Thanks! :D



edit-and is #80/#82 too harsh for a beginner w/a new black car? how abrasive is #82 compared to Menzerna fp?
 
RichPug306xsi said:
Whats #80 like to use by hand? Has anyone tried it?



Cheers



Rich
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I've used #80 by hand and it works very well, because it has a lot of polishing oils and breaks down quickly.
 
ANB said:
Also, does #80 or #82 stain trim?
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Yes, #80 will stain your trim. I just stained my nice new trim with it last weekend. You should do a quick tape-off before using.
 
What is and who makes "speed glaze"? Also, who makes and what is "#80"? The abbreviations, acronyms and incomplete product names can really make following this board frustrating.



A search comes back with zillions of references all with no mention of the manufacturer.



Thanks,



Jason
 
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