What exactly is a glaze?

[SteveW]

Sorry for what's probably a dumb question but what is a glaze and when do you apply it?

 

Is it:

polish, glaze, wax.

Polish, wax, glaze

 

Or

 

A N other?

 

Thank you

Steve

[spursmaddave]

 

[Chris`I]

A glaze is usually an oil/polymer/silicone heavy liquid that is used to give a really deep wet/glossy look. They are great for hiding swirls and other defects, but dont typically offer any protection.

 

I would guess (having not used a glaze before myself) that it should go polish > glaze > wax. Polish preps the surface removing swirls and other defects. Glaze hides whats left. Wax protects the surface from contaminants getting into the pain and ruining your hard work. I tend to think of glaze as more for show cars where you will have a very highly finished surface and use the glaze to make it look really glossy but it doesnt offer any protection (typically) so wouldnt want to just use glaze on a daily driver or weekend warrior.

[cmck13]

Here you go Steve

 

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/forum/vie ... =17&t=9957

 

I've nicked this from a detailing site but as you will see its an argumnentable subject. Generally a car that is well prepared polished and waxed really doesnt need a glaze but others believe it adds a deep lustre and shine. You pays your money and you take your choice.

 

Before I post this I see you've had a reply thats correct this will give you a bit more of an insight.

 

Cheers Jeff

[Ricey]

A glaze is usually an oil/polymer/silicone heavy liquid that is used to give a really deep wet/glossy look. They are great for hiding swirls and other defects, but dont typically offer any protection.

 

I would guess (having not used a glaze before myself) that it should go polish > glaze > wax. Polish preps the surface removing swirls and other defects. Glaze hides whats left. Wax protects the surface from contaminants getting into the pain and ruining your hard work. I tend to think of glaze as more for show cars where you will have a very highly finished surface and use the glaze to make it look really glossy but it doesnt offer any protection (typically) so wouldnt want to just use glaze on a daily driver or weekend warrior.

 

Thats how i've always done it and it looks the nuts

[SteveW]

Thank you,

 

Might have to give some black hole glaze a go and see if it will cover up my swirls.

[Ekona]

It will, but like all glazes there is no replacement for some elbow grease and some fine cutting compounds. I've got a bottle of it I've used a couple of times and it's very good stuff