Is a Glaze really Important???

Kamakaz1961 said:
I will just stick to my technique and not worry about the glaze.
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If ever from your present technique doth stray,
It's 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze that will make you say:
"Wow! Look at all this extra gleam and glitter...
This'll make everyones eyes and heart go aflitter"
No more need to cast aspersions on Glazes...No way!

Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
If ever from your present technique doth stray,
It's 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze that will make you say:
"Wow! Look at all this extra gleam and glitter...
This'll make everyones eyes and heart go aflitter"
No more need to cast aspersions on Glazes...No way!

Bob
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Are you likening Imperial Hand Glaze to a sprinkling of Holy Water?
 
Having a non-metallic black daily driver, PB black hole is a savior. It masks the minor imperfections and I don't have to polish. The paint is already thin enough on my car and I plan to have it for 10 more years. Anything I can do to make the car look freshly detailed without removing paint.

I glaze monthly before I wax, only takes 30 minutes by machine. Looking forward to trying both CG Glossworks and EZ Creme glazes.
 
tiSS'er said:
Having a non-metallic black daily driver, PB black hole is a savior. It masks the minor imperfections and I don't have to polish. The paint is already thin enough on my car and I plan to have it for 10 more years. Anything I can do to make the car look freshly detailed without removing paint.

I glaze monthly before I wax, only takes 30 minutes by machine. Looking forward to trying both CG Glossworks and EZ Creme glazes.
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Does this glaze or glazes in general stain trim?

Just curious as I've never used one.

I also have a non-metallic black DD; 2004 350z. I've always wanted to try one. What kind of duration are you getting out of it too?
 
StuDLei said:
Does this glaze or glazes in general stain trim?

Just curious as I've never used one.

I also have a non-metallic black DD; 2004 350z. I've always wanted to try one. What kind of duration are you getting out of it too?
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CG EZ Glaze has not stained the black pebble grained trim on my GMC
 
Duration/Longevity

I use it under sealant, so; six months
 
I cant remember the last time i used a Glaze, maybe back in my Swissvax days, i more opt for the likes of Zaino Z2 then Wax or if im using a nano sealant or coating then final IPA then LSP.

Obviously certain colours will be better with a glaze like solid black.
 
allenk4 said:
Are you likening Imperial Hand Glaze to a sprinkling of Holy Water?
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Although I'm not a regular Church-goer...I am a believer.
So instead of saying: No...I used aspersions in the manner of: slander/defamation...
I'll just go ahead and answer your question with a resounding YES!

'Cause:
I've found that the Purification-of-Paint...via 3M IHG...does lend itself to levels of pulchritudinous that were once only imaginable. It's as though its consideration by the angelic hosts has been hastened.

Bob
 
StuDLei said:
Does this glaze or glazes in general stain trim?

Just curious as I've never used one.

I also have a non-metallic black DD; 2004 350z. I've always wanted to try one. What kind of duration are you getting out of it too?
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Not that I can tell, I never get right up to the trim so I'm not sure. I seem to be getting about a month out of Poorboys, which is fine by me since I wax monthly. My understanding is that The Chemical Guys EZ Creme and Glossworks might be slightly more durable. The CG glazed do make for an excellent sealant/wax prep.
 
why are people posting about using a glaze first and then a sealant after? i thought the point to pretty much all sealants was a clean surface with nothing below it?
 
Glaze under sealant has always worked well for me.
 
A squeaky clean surface is critical for coatings...but not necessarily for sealants or waxes, although it surely doesn't hurt and will prolong the bond. EZ creme is actually a very good post polish, pre-LSP product as it removes chemically (non abrasive) any remaining polishing oils and PREPS the paint for the final LSP. Most glazes do this, but EZ creme is a more popular acrylic based product which actually enhances the LSP bond to the paint be it wax or sealant. (never use prior to a coating)

Glazes are very misunderstood products, but like I said before...if one was invented that could fill in scratches and swirls and last 6 months to a year, they couldn't manufacture enough of the stuff.
 
With the world having gone to BC-CC, I don't find much need for a glaze (read, Meg-07).

But, on the wife's Subaru (black) hood, which has some crows-footing, #7 does seem to hide it somewhat.

Bill
 
just as a matter of interest, one thing you do need to be careful of when using glazes is UV damaged paint. reds and blacks in particular can end up looking extremely patchy as a result of some areas absorbing the glaze more than others. i had an absolute mare with a 1988 Audi Quattro just yesterday for that exact reason. just worth bearing in mind when working on older cars :xyxthumbs:
 
silverfox said:
A squeaky clean surface is critical for coatings...but not necessarily for sealants or waxes, although it surely doesn't hurt and will prolong the bond. EZ creme is actually a very good post polish, pre-LSP product as it removes chemically (non abrasive) any remaining polishing oils and PREPS the paint for the final LSP. Most glazes do this, but EZ creme is a more popular acrylic based product which actually enhances the LSP bond to the paint be it wax or sealant. (never use prior to a coating)

Glazes are very misunderstood products, but like I said before...if one was invented that could fill in scratches and swirls and last 6 months to a year, they couldn't manufacture enough of the stuff.
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:iagree: Wash, Clay, Polish, Glaze (CG EZ Creme), Sealant

Never had an issue with durability.
 
TurboToys said:
why are people posting about using a glaze first and then a sealant after? i thought the point to pretty much all sealants was a clean surface with nothing below it?
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And just to be off topic a bit.....

Whatever you do....

Do NOT let my son see that Celica! :laughing:
 
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