Still confused about Showglaze

[wong600]

Used Showglaze for the first time today.. surprised at how liquidy it was..

Two questions:

1) Since I can't let it dry, do I just spread it on and wipe it off immediately? ..because it drys fast! I feel like it doesn't get a chance to work when I wipe it before it dries.. should I use pressure and circular movement to work it in?

2) Also, I didn't really notice Showglaze making a difference I waxed one side of my hood after buffing out showglaze and the other side I waxed without showglaze (both sides look good though) ..did I do something wrong?

Thanks guys!

[kimchiyuk]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

1)Wipe on/wipe off, do not let dry. Do small sections to avoid drying. If it does dry, reapply a small amount then wipe off immediately. Use light pressure, not alot. As far as circular or back and forth, does not matter...just want uniform coverage.

2) Difference after application varies depending on color. Also whether or not your paint is single stage or CC.

[wong600]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

Does single stage paint show more dramatic results? I have a clearcoat.

[Murr1525]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

More dramatic for an older paint job, more dramatic for dark colors, more dramatic for single stage....

[kimchiyuk]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

Does single stage paint show more dramatic results? I have a clearcoat.

Most definately. Clear coat(top coat) is still paint, just clear. So when you apply polish to the clear, you don't notice the difference you would like when the color coat of single stage is polished. Also, dark color, either way, wil show a more noticeable difference with polish applied.

[wong600]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

What's the main purpose of Showglaze?

[Murr1525]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

Has a few purposes really....

The oils will help keep the paint from drying out. And the oils left on the surface will fill the imperfections to create a smoother surface and a richer/glossier look.

The looks part shows up more on dark colors, and the older single stage paints were more porous, so the moisturizing was more important. Clear coats still benefit, but don't necessarily need as much.

[searle]

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You asked about application of glaze. Wipe on, work it a bit (gently "rub-it-in") and then immediately wipe off. Absolutely no reason to let it sit/dry, and doing so simply makes it very hard to remove. If you make this mistake, you may have to apply a tiny bit more glaze and then immediately wipe off the combination (rather than "scrubbing" and swirling the paint).

The reason for the above is that glaze does not dry/coat/protect the surface (like a wax does). Rather a very tiny microscopic bit of it seeps into the paint and microscopic pores and all the rest (the huge majority of it) gets wiped off. That is also why a VERY tiny thin coat should be applied, since any more just mushes on the surface and is more residue (and more work) to wipe off.

In summary, a tiny little bit gently rubbed in, and then the entire surface remainder wiped off. What you are left with is nurtured paint with microscopic pores filled in (not to be mistakenly confused as "fillers" filling in swirls/scratches, although the oils do provide a little of that effect and hence temporarily help "hide" minor blemishes).

Remember that glaze has zero protection, it washes off. Hence immediately top it with a nice durable wax/sealant (like NXT-2.0) to keep the nurturing oils covered and protected by the durable wax/sealant. Folks showing their cars in showcar competitions may chose to glaze for maximum wet-look and not wax on top, but they are only looking for maximum impact that one day and are not looking for long-term protection.

If you have a new white or light car, with clearcoat in great shape, you will see minimal effect (if any). On an older red or dark car, with microscopic wear-and-tear to the paint or clearcoat, you will see much more benefit (and even more on single-stage paint where the oils directly nuture the colored paint).

It never hurts, how much it helps depends on the situation (and the observer). Any other questions?

[Orca]

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I absolutely swear by it (assuming we're talking about #7) on my single stage car - the depth and shimmer is a sheer joy. Photographs cannot do the finish justice, since the paint is actually alive with only slightest eye movements.

I used it on a clearcoated blue car and while I enjoyed the experience, I don't think it added anything at all to the actual looks in the end. It might have made a good pre-wax prep, which is a stage I always like to undertake. That functionality is perhaps something the Meguiars guys might like to confirm.

[searle]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

I absolutely swear by it (assuming we're talking about #7) on my single stage car - the depth and shimmer is a sheer joy. Photographs cannot do the finish justice, since the paint is actually alive with only slightest eye movements.

I absolutely agree, that was exactly how I felt about my 15yr "old" bright red camaro. I believe all the oils getting into the microscopic paint pores and "filling" the paint is what gives that wonderful smooth wet-look depth (even on older clearcoat paints). The fact that it also helps hide minor swirls and scratches is an incidental added benefit. M07 showcar glaze is the greatest detailing product I ever discovered (NXT sealant topped with #26 is a nice second).

[wong600]

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Thanks for the great responses guys! I did take another good look today (24hrs later) at my hood ..and I noticed a slight but important difference!

The right side of my hood (with M07) was slightly darker (I have midnight blue metallic paint) than the left (no M07).. I swear it! I looked over and over at different angles.. and the right side look almost as if it was "stained a little" compared with the left.. cool!

What kind of applicator do you use? I simply used a meguiar's foam pad but I wonder if this is slightly abrasive? Microfiber pad better?

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

What's the main purpose of Showglaze?

It's actually called, Show Car Glaze. It used to be called Sealer and Reseal Glaze. It's been around since at least the 1930's and probably the 1920's



It has a number of purposes,

Hand Glaze for fresh paint - before 30 days air cure
Adding Gloss
Bringing out richness of color of a single stage paint
Maximizing the clarity of a clear coat paint
Restoring antique single stage paint
Relaxation if you love your car

If you're applying it to a new car, or at least a fairly new car and the paint is already in great condition then it's highly unlikely that you would see much of a difference because the paint you're applying it to is in great condition. It's hard to improve upon great condition.

What are you working on?

Wheelbarrow?
Truck?
Car?

[searle]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

Thanks for the great responses guys! I did take another good look today (24hrs later) at my hood ..and I noticed a slight but important difference!

The right side of my hood (with M07) was slightly darker (I have midnight blue metallic paint) than the left (no M07).. I swear it! I looked over and over at different angles.. and the right side look almost as if it was "stained a little" compared with the left.. cool!

And this subtle difference will slowly increase over time as your paint surface suffers the effects of time and environment, which glaze helps both fix and hide.

As well, that same sort if difference is what I (and many others) see when they wax with NXT-2.0 and then top with #26 carnuba instead of another NXT sealant coat. Very subtle, but the carnuba has slightly less mirror-like reflection and slightly more dark color depth. Combine this with M07 glaze before the NXT, and you have the ultimate red or dark color deepness. All that is left is a weekly top-up with UQW.

[wong600]

Re: Still confused about Showglaze

It's actually called, Show Car Glaze. It used to be called Sealer and Reseal Glaze. It's been around since at least the 1930's and probably the 1920's



It has a number of purposes,

Hand Glaze for fresh paint - before 30 days air cure
Adding Gloss
Bringing out richness of color of a single stage paint
Maximizing the clarity of a clear coat paint
Restoring antique single stage paint
Relaxation if you love your car

If you're applying it to a new car, or at least a fairly new car and the paint is already in great condition then it's highly unlikely that you would see much of a difference because the paint you're applying it to is in great condition. It's hard to improve upon great condition.

What are you working on?

Wheelbarrow?
Truck?
Car?

Working on a 08 Dodge Charger with some swirls (that I'm attacking whenever I can)