meguires show car glaze #7

[silver_ek]

bought it...used it..out come was so so i guess..considering i did it by hand
so i completely detailed my car today..treated myself to the glaze then waxed and just finished it off the spray detailer on top of the wax...for dash i used meguires supreme shine and the cowl, side mirrors and little black on the c pillars...anyone else experience with the show glaze..better with polisher i assume right?...(wish i had a camera to take pics) and is it just me or is it hard to detail a white srt?

[PhillyLS1]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver_ek

bought it...used it..out come was so so i guess..considering i did it by hand
so i completely detailed my car today..treated myself to the glaze then waxed and just finished it off the spray detailer on top of the wax...for dash i used meguires supreme shine and the cowl, side mirrors and little black on the c pillars...anyone else experience with the show glaze..better with polisher i assume right?...(wish i had a camera to take pics) and is it just me or is it hard to detail a white srt?

White cars are the easier cars to detail. It's a little harder to make them pop. I would have used a different wax

[silver_ek]

Quote: Originally Posted by PhillyLS1

White cars are the easier cars to detail. It's a little harder to make them pop. I would have used a different wax

yea thats what i meant...hard to make them pop...i couldve done better but i used the eagle one spray wax

[rob808]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver_ek

bought it...used it..out come was so so i guess..considering i did it by hand
so i completely detailed my car today..treated myself to the glaze then waxed and just finished it off the spray detailer on top of the wax...for dash i used meguires supreme shine and the cowl, side mirrors and little black on the c pillars...anyone else experience with the show glaze..better with polisher i assume right?...(wish i had a camera to take pics) and is it just me or is it hard to detail a white srt?

its not a typical glaze that you wipe off. its used more so to add "wetness" to your paint's finish. detailer's or show car owners that do use it use it on top of their wax since it doesn't last that long, while maintaining the longevitiy of the wax underneath.

As far as detailing white, what will make it stand out more is by focusing on your black exterior trim and mouldings. Also id recommend using a synthetic sealant instead of a wax, it just depends on what kind of look your going after. just have to remember that it's all in your prep work!

[silver_ek]

Quote: Originally Posted by rob808

its not a typical glaze that you wipe off. its used more so to add "wetness" to your paint's finish. detailer's or show car owners that do use it use it on top of their wax since it doesn't last that long, while maintaining the longevitiy of the wax underneath.

As far as detailing white, what will make it stand out more is by focusing on your black exterior trim and mouldings. Also id recommend using a synthetic sealant instead of a wax, it just depends on what kind of look your going after. just have to remember that it's all in your prep work!

so this glaze goes on top of the wax then??i thought i glaze then wax it

[rob808]

Quote: Originally Posted by silver_ek

so this glaze goes on top of the wax then??i thought i glaze then wax it

It can be used either way, but that's usually the norm. Meg's products are compatible with one another so they can be used either way you choose. If yours is a dd for example, id use the glaze underneath to hide any imperfections you might have since thats basically another function of a glaze, and then seal it with a wax of your choice. Like I mentioned, it's all about prep.

[Sriquixotic]

I'd clay the car then use a sealant like megs synthetic sealant, it will make your paint look glassy and reflective. You will probably be satisfied with that if your paint is in good condition, but if you're not and it has some swirls then start looking into polishes.

[SRT-4aKid's Brother]

If you really want the car to look good you should always use a polish before applying a sealant or show carnuba. Also, clay is a must before applying anything to the paint.

[Sriquixotic]

Clay isn't a must before applying anything to the paint, depending on what your car is exposed to, you should only have to clay 2-3x a year. What if I clayed my car yesterday and applied wax to it afterwards then I wash it 3 weeks later and decide to wax it again. Are you saying you should clay again? You shouldn't have to if your car was waxed properly.You might be going over the roof/trunk/hood more often than other panels cause those panels usually collect more dirt. There's also paint cleaning polishes out there that work well too, but I think claying works well.

[rob808]

^^2-3x/yr sounds pretty subjective as far as claying goes, and it doesn't matter if you waxed your car properly or not. Contaminates will always find it's way to land on your paint surface, unless your car is a garage queen and protected with a car cover.

I do agree with you though when you say it all depends on your environmental conditions, whether youre exposed to IFO, raildust, etc...

[harold97]

Claying your car is only a way to clean the surface, and is a more us a prep for polishing. It will induce some marring, which will need to be polished out.

If you want your car to look really good, then strip the surface of all the previous wax, and other product, and polish it with a machine. If you are new to this, it is hard to go wrong with a Porter Cable polisher.

The way your car is polished will determine how good it looks. Waxes and sealants will make some difference, but are really there to protect the paint. Glazes are more of a way to hide defects, and are not particularly durable, so you may only see "improvement" for about a week.

If I were starting out, I would go to 6" Orbital Bag Kit - Car Care Kits - Car Care - Griot's Garage and buy their starter kit. You could get better results with other products, but this would let you get good results right away, and would be safe for your car.

After that, learn how to wash it without marring the finish, and your car will only need waxing/sealing a couple of times a year, and look beautiful.

[Sriquixotic]

[quote=rob808;7818939]^^2-3x/yr sounds pretty subjective as far as claying goes, and it doesn't matter if you waxed your car properly or not. Contaminates will always find it's way to land on your paint surface, unless your car is a garage queen and protected with a car cover.

REALLY? Contaminates always find a way to land on the paints surface? I would have never of thought. A crappy wax job vs a solid one will make a big difference and the type of wax/sealant used. If you regularly maintain your finish then when it's time to wash you shouldn't have a problem, the wax provides a barrier and a regular wash/wax schedule will prevent you from having to clay your car 10x a year, that is if your environment doesn't call for it. There are a lot of factors involved in maintaining paint well, have fun getting that perfect shine. Do yourself a favor and skip the pc/griots garage machine and just get a flex 3401. It does cost a lot more, but you will yield better results in half the time while still not putting your paint at risk. The learning curve is small, just do your research and you won't be disappointed.

[rob808]

[quote=Sriquixotic;7825659]

Quote: Originally Posted by rob808

^^2-3x/yr sounds pretty subjective as far as claying goes, and it doesn't matter if you waxed your car properly or not. Contaminates will always find it's way to land on your paint surface, unless your car is a garage queen and protected with a car cover.

REALLY? Contaminates always find a way to land on the paints surface? I would have never of thought. A crappy wax job vs a solid one will make a big difference and the type of wax/sealant used. If you regularly maintain your finish then when it's time to wash you shouldn't have a problem, the wax provides a barrier and a regular wash/wax schedule will prevent you from having to clay your car 10x a year, that is if your environment doesn't call for it. There are a lot of factors involved in maintaining paint well, have fun getting that perfect shine. Do yourself a favor and skip the pc/griots garage machine and just get a flex 3401. It does cost a lot more, but you will yield better results in half the time while still not putting your paint at risk. The learning curve is small, just do your research and you won't be disappointed.

Trying to chastise me on how to care for my paint is pretty considering you don't even know how much detailing experience I have, while you sit there and show these people how much of a bigger cack you got. Good job, good job. Gotta give you credit though, your sarcasm is appreciated NEXT!

To the OP- use what you like and stick with it.

[Sriquixotic]

Yea.. definitely not the case. I help a lot of people in this section.