Glazes

[JohnBoyNC]

Being new to the detailing world, I'm reading up as much as I can about the steps to detail our cars and I've read about glazes but wanted to get some opinions from here on whether it's a useful step or a waste of time/money.

Also, what products are you guys using for a glaze.

I will be doing a three step polishing followed by a sealant and then a wax.

Thanks:cheers:

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[Labradog]

I think of glazes as something that's used to reduce the appearance of fine scratches or swirls by filling them in. If you're gonna spend the time to compound/polish then I'd go straight to sealant so there is nothing between it and the clean paint that could interfere with the bonding. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm or set me straight.

 

[JohnBoyNC]

I think of glazes as something that's used to reduce the appearance of fine scratches or swirls by filling them in. If you're gonna spend the time to compound/polish then I'd go straight to sealant so there is nothing between it and the clean paint that could interfere with the bonding. Maybe someone with more experience can confirm or set me straight.

This was my thought but I was looking for confirmation.

Thanks

 

[Chad11491]

Glazes give it more shine and depth too, in addition to the filling like you said. They're good to throw on before car shows as they give it more "pop". I compound/polish, glaze, sealant, carnauba wax. It looks wet when you're done and the sealant locks in the glaze. That's how I use it at least.

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