Review: 1Z Einszett Glanz Wax Hart Glanz

[CEE DOG]

Review: 1Z Einszett Glanz Wax Hart Glanz

Introduction:
I had come across this product a few times while browsing and had some interest in it. However because I have so many other LSP products on hand already I had no plans to purchase it in the immediate future. Mike (mg6045) sent me a large sample of this product, which he had previously purchased. He really likes it and wanted to share that experience with me with a request that I write a review on this product. Thank you Mike! I was finally able to try out this product along with some others last weekend. I should probably warn you this review has a few small paragraphs spent on a bit of detailing not involved with the actual 1Z Glans Wax review.

Manufacturer Description:
1Z Einszett Glanz Wax is an advanced synthetic wax formula utilizing the latest in German polymers for exceptional long-lasting protection with a high gloss finish. It lasts twice as long as most carnauba waxes. New, improved formula provides a deeper, more natural finish due to the addition of special polymers and premium carnauba wax.

Initial Product Observations:
1.- Packaging: N/A
2.- Directions: Apply to vehicle and allow to dry to a haze
3.- Consistency: Runny
4.- Color: Pink/Salmon
5.- Scent: Slight petrol scent
6.- Size/Price: 16.9 oz. (500ml) $19.99
7.- Manufacturer: 1Z Einszett
8.-Made in: “Product of” Germany

Products used during preparation and cleanup:
1.- Meguiars Shampoo Plus (D111)
2.- Optimum Power Clean
3.- Carrand MF Chenille Wash Mitt
4.- Microfiber towels
5.- HighLine Meter II
6.- Flex 3401
7.- Flex Edge Adapter
8.- Meguiars
9.- Cyan HT Pads
10.-SurBuff Pad
11.-4” Cutting Pad
12.-Meguiars M205
13.-Tangerine HT Pads
14.-4” Light cutting Pad
15.-Menzerna PO 85RD
16.-Grey Variable Contact Pad
17.-Edge Brush
18.-P21S Total Auto Wash
19.-Cobra MF Chenille Wash Mitt
20.-Nitrile Gloves
21.-Safety Glasses
22.-XMT Polishing Pad Conditioner
23.-XMT Polishing Pad Cleaner
24.-DP Polishing Pad Rejuvinator
25.-(2) Home Depot Buckets
26.-(2) Grit Guards

Products used during application or removal:
1.- Flex 3401
2.- Lake Country 6 1/2” CCS Blue pad
3.- Quality MF Polish Buffing towels

01-Conditions (Tad this ones for you

02-Products

Method of Preparation:
First a few pictures of before the initial wash…

03-Before Wash (Looks like the cats been sleeping there)

04-Before Wash

05-Swirls, Scratches, and Dirty

I started by rinsing the car and then washed it with Meguiars Shampoo Plus (Detailers Line) using a Carrand mf mitt. Next I sprayed it down with Optimum Power clean and washed it with that same mitt before rinsing clean. After quickly setting up my canopy I flood rinsed the car and quickly dried it with (1) waffle weave towel.

Video 05: Car Stripped with Optimum Power Clean

All of the passenger side and roof as well as the areas around the door handles were swirly and scratched up. Also there were some long deep scratches all along the passenger side. The driver side of the rear lid had taken some abuse from my nephew. and had some nasty scratches on it as well. These areas would receive M105 before moving onto the next step. The entire car would receive M205 and finally PO85RD.

06-Clean and Ready for Correction

07-Clean and Ready for Correction

08A-Clean and Ready for Correction

08B-Nephew Damage

08C-Nephew Damage

I was looking forward to playing with my new toy so first I pulled out my paint gauge and took some measurements of the paint. Next I removed the backing plate from my Flex and attached the Edge adapter and an orange light cutting pad. After putting on some Nitrile gloves I primed the pad with M105 and got to work on the tight areas around the door handles and along the window seals. Here is a quick tip to those of you who haven’t used the edge adapter and pads before. Be careful with how much pressure you apply. As I was trying to remove the swirls and deep scratches around the door handles I was really bearing down. I actually had the hard plastic backing that is exposed in the center of the pad (between the two layers of foam hit the paint a couple times and leave white plastic marks on the paint. There was no need to worry however. A few passes back and forth with the M105 shaved it right back off and it was none the worse for ware. After some work with the orange pad I realized it wasn’t “cutting it” and I would move to the wool/acrylic blend pad. But first I would get some use out of that orange pad and use it for a few other things.

09-Paint Gauge Hood

10-Paint Gauge Hood

11-Light Cutting Pad 4” Edge using Adapter

12-Light Cutting Pad 4” Edge using Adapter

(Sidetracked Begin...)

This vehicle had an accident awhile back and had a headlight replaced. The other headlight however is 12 years old and has never been polished or sealed. I’ve been meaning to get to it and now was my chance. It certainly needed to be wet sanded however I couldn’t get side tracked for two long (I have a product to review here) so I decided to just quickly hit it with the 4” pad and some M105. After taping around the headlight I only had to spend a few minutes (and a pad) on it. The first thing I learned was taping around it was a waste of time however lifting the hood was an obvious step to take (which I did).

Pictures Headlight 1 through 8

Since my pad had been damaged I decided I’d get some more use out of it before tearing that side of the foam off. A few days earlier Tad gave me a tip on using M105 to remove water spots and contamination from glass. I went ahead and applied this method to all of the glass on the vehicle using the 4” orange pad for perimeter of the glass (and later a 6 1/2" Cyan HT pad to finish it).

I also had some seriously weathered seals and plastic trim around the windows, which needed some serious help. You may be familiar with this already if you looked at my 1Z Rubber and Vinyl review. I used the last bit of foam on that side of the pad to polish out all this plastic trim. I would love to get into all those pictures but I must get back on track. Maybe I’ll share a couple of them and save the rest for my Meguiars Ultimate Protectant review.

Trim after M105 on orange pad

Getting your moneys worth from a pad

(Sidetracked End...)

 

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After switching over to the wool/acrylic blend pad using M105 I was able to get the results I wanted around the door handles and along the bottom of the windows on both drivers and passenger sides of the vehicle. Next I switched over to a Cyan HT pad and began working the rear lid. After 1 section I decided I would try out my SurBuff pads. After switching to the SurBuff I completed the rear lid, the entire roof, and the entire passenger side of the vehicle. While the Surbuff puts out a lot of dust it is also very easy to keep clean and I ended up using only one pad. This completed the areas that needed 105. It was towards the end of the day so I gave the car a thorough rinse to remove all the dust and then carefully dried the vehicle before calling it a day.

13-Cutting Pad 4” Edge

14-SurBuff Pad 6 1/2"

15-SurBuff Pad 6 1/2" overhang

The next morning I washed the car again and after drying it I snapped a quick picture of the passenger side of the car to try to capture the fine holograms the Surbuff pads had left behind.

16-Holograms

With a clean dry car I moved forward using a tangerine HT pad with M205 and polished the entire car except for the vertical portion of the rear lid around the license plate. After that I finished with PO85RD (across about 90-95% of the vehicle) using a gray variable contact pad. Thank you Al (Bunky). Next I washed the car once again with a Cobra mf chenille wash mitt and P21S Total Auto Wash to remove all oils. After drying the vehicle with a fresh waffle weave towel it was time to move on.

17-26 During and After 205 and 85RD

Method of Application:
Finally it was time for the 1Z Glans Wax. First I allowed a drip to land on the front bumper to test for staining. Next I grabbed a 6 1/2" blue LC CCS pad and placed it on my Flex 3401. After applying about 4 drips of product I spread it across the passenger side of the hood. Then I worked it lightly for a few passes on a speed of 3. The first thing I found is 3 passes was too much. Moving forward I switched to only 1-2 light passes with the product. On the hood I spread it very thin but when I moved to the passenger side of the roof as well as doors and fenders I spread it a little thicker. Finally on the passenger side of rear lid I applied it very thick. Part of this panel was hot and in the sun (uncovered by the canopy). 1Z Glanz Wax was also applied to all glass on the passenger side including half of the rear glass and half of the windshield.

Pictures 27-35 (Wax On)

Video 35A: 1Z Glanz Wax Applied Thick

Method of Removal:
After about 20 minutes I removed the 1Z with a MF towel from the hood area where I had applied it thin. The side of the car and roof I allowed to dry a little longer as it wasn’t quite ready to be removed.

Video 35B: Removal 1Z Glanz Wax (Applied Thin)

Pollen was an issue that I faced throughout both days. As you see at about the 30 second mark in Video 35C I dusted the area before flipping the towel and using any pressure to remove the 1Z Glanz Wax, which had been hazing for around 1-2 hours. That extra time had allowed a layer of pollen to settle on the lid.

Video 35C: Removal 1Z Glanz Wax (Applied Thick)

 

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Pictures 36-48 (Wax Off)

Noted Observations:
Depending on how thick you apply this product you may have to wait a little while to remove it. However its fairly dummy proof. If you apply it too thick you simply wait longer for it to dry. It still comes off fairly easy regardless. Application and removal in sun on a hot panel was no problem for the most part. There was a spot on the vertical area next to the license plate (in the sun) that I l applied thick and left a couple hours. This one spot about 4” dia. took a squirt of DP rinseless wash to remove. The rest of that panel was not difficult to remove although it took a few wipes in both directions to do the job right. I probably should have let it dry even longer for how thick I had applied it. The spot of 1Z on the black plastic bumper sat at least 30 minutes and still wiped off easily without staining.
I discovered later that according to the AG store it is recommended to apply 1Z Einszett Glanz Wax by hand. Like I said I used the machine and didn’t have any issues but this does add up with what I noted earlier. The machine seems to easily remove the “wax” you are applying if you go more than 2 passes.

Pros:
1.- Slickness
2.- Looks Great
3.- Price
4.- Doesn’t stain Trim
5.- Doesn’t Dust

???:
1.-Durability

Cons:
1.- N/A

Final Observations and Summary:
1Z Glanz Wax is a quality hybrid that is applied and removed easily enough (but not the easiest). It doesn’t leave any dust behind at all even if over applied-Bravo! The slickness is great so far and the price is right. From what I understand durability is supposed to be a pro and I will bring updates on that as the months go by. I don’t list any cons because nothing was a “negative”. However in my opinion 1Z wasn’t the be all end all lsp either.
As far as looks go I had it in my mind that BFWD was superior on this paint. Let me rewind a second. I’m not a big believer in noticeable differences between the looks of most lsp’s. There are certain things with certain ones that are definitely different (or I’m crazy) but if paint is properly polished and 2 different lsp’s are placed next to each; as an almost constant rule you won’t be able to tell which lsp is used. Great looks come from the hard work of polishing. However obviously a lot of people are constantly looking for that lsp that adds the extra 1% of that extra something that they love about its looks. So of course while application, removal, dust attraction, durability, water beading and sheeting are where the big differences are noticed everyone inevitably comes back to “how does it look?” So while this is the hardest question to answer honestly and be sure of I’ll do my best to find some difference. I went back and reviewed pictures of BFWD and 1ZGW side by side. After doing this, my opinion changed some. In side-by-side pictures it was almost if not impossible to tell a difference. After closely looking at the pictures I do think the BFWD slightly darkened the paint (in a good way) while the look of depth that 1Z produced was very similar. The 1Z seems to have a kind of a 3d depth to it. I think 1Z does a great job of threading the needle between the many attributes of a good lsp and I look forward to the durability testing which will affect my opinion for better or worse.

After 5 days:
This is the rear lid with Menz on the left and 1Z on the right. The 1Z really isn’t bad but holds onto the dust slightly more than the Menzerna. I suppose that’s the Carnauba at work. You can’t even see the dirt in one of the pictures. I thought it important to show that so you can see it really isn’t an issue with either product.

Pictures 49 and 50

Stay tuned for the Menzerna Power Lock review which was applied to the drivers side of this vehicle.

 

[c5z06camaro]

Nice write up Corey! Can't wait to see the menzerna Review.

 

[rfinkle2]

Man...what a write up. That extra work that you do when you write these up is truly appreciated. I can only imagine how much extra effort is put into these reviews between the quality pictures, explanations and picture labeling.

Amazing review. Thanks for all of your hard work. It does not go unnoticed.

 

[ScottB]

Glanz Wax is pretty darn durable, and its so liquid in design you can use it in a spray bottle if desired. As offered thin is best but much easier to remove if overapplied than say Klasse HG.

They use to offer an AIO type version called WaxPolishSoft which was the best but I suppose it subcombed to VOC regs. Always a great line with several hits.

Nice review Corey ....

 

[DARK HORSE]

WOW Corey, you have been busy lately!! Not only a great review, but the correction work was absolutely outstanding (some of the best sun shots I've ever seen)! I must say, I probably enjoyed this review the most of any I've ever read; due to the outstanding correction work and incredible sun shots. For "me" I enjoyed the show n shine aspect the best. Thank you for the sun shots, a true testament to your abilities! The 85rd really amped up the gloss, and the flake was literally popping off the paint!

Just gorgeous...:awesome:

And this one is just plain "SUPER COOL" (looks like silk)...:coolgleam:

BTW: As to the this "01-Conditions (Tad this ones for you) "...fill in the blanks buddy _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ !

 

[DARK HORSE]

Man...what a write up. That extra work that you do when you write these up is truly appreciated. I can only imagine how much extra effort is put into these reviews between the quality pictures, explanations and picture labeling.

Amazing review. Thanks for all of your hard work. It does not go unnoticed.

:whs::whs::whs::whs::whs::whs:

 

[BobbyG]

Corey,

Another outstanding review!

I have some 1Z Einszett Glanz Wax sitting waiting for the sun and temps you were taunting Tad with...:laughing:

This manufacture seems to make some very nice products and I look forward to using them..

Thanks for the great review and photos Corey....rops:

 

[Shane731]

Nice review Corey! :dblthumb2: Great read as always. I also like your shiny dent on the hood - that is the nicest dent I have ever seen!


With regards to Power Lock, would that be the sample I sent you? Looking forward to your review! Im the MAN

 

[StephenK]

Glanz Wax is without a doubt a very underrated product. nice review

 

[Scott DeBrun]

I used the paint polish followed by the glanz wax on my mom's car on Thanksgiving and it was very easy to work with and great looks. I went down to Fuquay today to clean her car and the beading was still very good. I used menz acryllic jacket with the pcxp with a orange flat pad and then topped it with xmt limited edition and fuzion. It's shining really good now.:dblthumb2:

 

[StephenK]

not to try to be an a-hole but are you sure that is the Glanz Wax? i got thinking about it and from what i can remember Glanz Wax was a clear liquid. what you had looked more like the Metallic PolishWax. I even had to go check my can of the MPW to make sure and sure enough it is pink in color.

 

[CEE DOG]

Nice write up Corey! Can't wait to see the menzerna Review.

Thank you!

Man...what a write up. That extra work that you do when you write these up is truly appreciated. I can only imagine how much extra effort is put into these reviews between the quality pictures, explanations and picture labeling.

Amazing review. Thanks for all of your hard work. It does not go unnoticed.

Rob, Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate your thoughtful reply!

Glanz Wax is pretty darn durable, and its so liquid in design you can use it in a spray bottle if desired. As offered thin is best but much easier to remove if overapplied than say Klasse HG.

They use to offer an AIO type version called WaxPolishSoft which was the best but I suppose it subcombed to VOC regs. Always a great line with several hits.

Nice review Corey ....

Thanks for the info Scott rops:

WOW Corey, you have been busy lately!! Not only a great review, but the correction work was absolutely outstanding (some of the best sun shots I've ever seen)! I must say, I probably enjoyed this review the most of any I've ever read; due to the outstanding correction work and incredible sun shots. For "me" I enjoyed the show n shine aspect the best. Thank you for the sun shots, a true testament to your abilities! The 85rd really amped up the gloss, and the flake was literally popping off the paint!

Just gorgeous...:awesome:

And this one is just plain "SUPER COOL" (looks like silk)...:coolgleam:

BTW: As to the this "01-Conditions (Tad this ones for you) "...fill in the blanks buddy _ _ _ _ _ - _ _ _ !

Tadman! I'm so glad you liked it! Honestly I wasn't sure if you would be impressed or not with the correction. With the pictures I've seen of your work I was unsure. So that really means a lot to me buddy! Thank you! Im the MAN
As far as filling in the blanks I used to enjoy Wheel of Fortune so I think I can figure this out. Lets see here...

I'm guessing the category is phrase but the amount of blanks don't add up....

I think I'll need to buy a vowel... I'll buy a u wait.. strike that! I'll buy an i!
And for the win my guess is... Spring-80○ Im the MAN

Corey,

Another outstanding review!

I have some 1Z Einszett Glanz Wax sitting waiting for the sun and temps you were taunting Tad with...:laughing:

This manufacture seems to make some very nice products and I look forward to using them..

Thanks for the great review and photos Corey....rops:

Thanks Bobby! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. LOL at the "taunting" :laughing:

I look forward to hearing your thoughts after you try it out.

Nice review Corey! :dblthumb2: Great read as always. I also like your shiny dent on the hood - that is the nicest dent I have ever seen!


With regards to Power Lock, would that be the sample I sent you? Looking forward to your review! Im the MAN

Thanks Shane! LOL at the shiny hood :laughing: Yeah, thats a shame but I haven't found any polish that fixes that yet. I do need to Dr. Colorchip all those chips though...

You are correct, that is your Menzerna Power Lock featured in the other review. I also used your Megs Ultimate Protectant and a review is waiting to be written...

Glanz Wax is without a doubt a very underrated product. nice review

Thank you

 

[CEE DOG]

Tad, did I fill in the blanks right? :cheers:

 

[mg6045]

not to try to be an a-hole but are you sure that is the Glanz Wax? i got thinking about it and from what i can remember Glanz Wax was a clear liquid. what you had looked more like the Metallic PolishWax. I even had to go check my can of the MPW to make sure and sure enough it is pink in color.

yes, it is absolutely 100% Glanz wax. The glanz wax is NOT a clear liquid. It is as Pink as Pink gets.

I have all 3 products sitting here in front of me now.

paint polish - yellow

mettalic polishwax - orange

glanz wax - pink

also, just to now, 1z changed the formula about a year or two ago. and my bottles are fresh, they even have the new screw type lid instead of the snap lid.

also with the mettalic polishwax you can see some of the cleaners particles mixed in with the emulsion of the wax. The Glanz wax is a pure pink liquid.

 

[golliger]

My Glanz Wax is pink. I believe there was a formula change several years ago. Never used the old stuff so no idea what it looked like.

 

[CEE DOG]

1-3 month Updates:

It's been a little over 3 months but I meant to update this at about 2.5 months.

Here is a picture at 1 month.

At 2.5 months the 1Z Glans Wax showed obvious and fatal degradation.
I apologize I don't have a picture readily available but it looked very similar to the 3 month picture.

Here is a picture after just over 3 months

 

[gatoman39]

I like both these products, but Menzerna PL kicks Glanz Wax's behind, when it comes to durability. Just try and wash your pads after using both. It's really hard for any cleaner or APC to penetrate the pad used with PL. Glanz wax washes off like a more traditional carnuba based wax. I think the shines are similar, but due to the nature of the PL to last much longer I have to say this is a landslide for MENZERNA.