Why polish/glaze?
August-23rd-2002, 10:32 AM
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Why polish/glaze?
Okay, I actually know exactly 1 reason why to polish/glaze - to remove the little scratches, and fill in the big ones to dimish their appearance. The real question is why polish/glaze a brand new car?!? I don't have any scratches yet! Is there any other reason? I mean, if I do a good job of washing & waxing, can I get the same glossy shine that people attribute to polishing?
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August-23rd-2002, 10:46 AM
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YES, if you bring your baby home from the hospital (dealer) and begin from that very first day keeping it clean and waxed on a regular basis....you will be fine.....but dose that mean that it couldn't look even shineier, or smoother?
even your factory finish isn't PERFECTLY smoothe.....so it boils down to you.....and how you see your ride.
even your factory finish isn't PERFECTLY smoothe.....so it boils down to you.....and how you see your ride.
August-23rd-2002, 04:06 PM
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Polishing and glazing are two totally different things. Polishing is an abraisive that buffs out the scratches. Glazing is just a glaze, hence the name. It's more like a temporary way to make the car shinier. Usually you do this after waxing.
August-23rd-2002, 04:35 PM
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In both the Mother's and Meguiar's retail 3-step systems, wax is applied last. Step 2 of the Meguiar's Deep Crystal System (DCS) is a "polish" which they say is non-abrasive (Meguiars says everything of theirs is non-abrasive....HA!).
Step 2 in the Mother's system is the sealer and glaze. It is basically a filler that fills in minor scratches to help hide them.
Non-abrasive (ie. non-cleaner) wax is the last step in both of these systems.
BTW, the sealer and glaze in the Mother's system is somewhat "abrasive" and you will probably have to wax after applying it.
Also, a glaze type product will not last long unless covered w/ wax.
Step 2 in the Mother's system is the sealer and glaze. It is basically a filler that fills in minor scratches to help hide them.
Non-abrasive (ie. non-cleaner) wax is the last step in both of these systems.
BTW, the sealer and glaze in the Mother's system is somewhat "abrasive" and you will probably have to wax after applying it.
Also, a glaze type product will not last long unless covered w/ wax.
August-23rd-2002, 05:46 PM
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Profan's right, never just polish. The polish also helps to repair and maintain the paint while it removes scratches. Remember that wax is the main weapon in the battle against elements, birds, tar, greeblies and stones.
August-23rd-2002, 07:26 PM
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K.
Just wanted a lil' clarifiscashun dere'.
I just call it "That which accumilates upon the surface of MY internal combustion device's protective cocoon (described as "sweet", "hot" or any other adjective which describes "beauty personified"), to which I have no knowledge towards it's creation nor as to how in the hell it became attached to the afforementioned Cocoon."
But Greeblies sounds much better( and simpler)
Just wanted a lil' clarifiscashun dere'.
I just call it "That which accumilates upon the surface of MY internal combustion device's protective cocoon (described as "sweet", "hot" or any other adjective which describes "beauty personified"), to which I have no knowledge towards it's creation nor as to how in the hell it became attached to the afforementioned Cocoon."
But Greeblies sounds much better( and simpler)
August-24th-2002, 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by BL_Protege
i know this might sound stupid asking and all, but what exactly is buffing. like w/o an orbital buffer, by hand what is it and how do you do it?? lol
i know this might sound stupid asking and all, but what exactly is buffing. like w/o an orbital buffer, by hand what is it and how do you do it?? lol
an ORBITAL buffer is an electric device that "giggles" a buffing pad that is attached to it to accomplish this.
to BUFF your car by hand you simply use VERY SOFT cotten rags in a circular motion to remove the haze of the wax and to "buff" the paint to a high luster.
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August-24th-2002, 10:32 PM
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Originally posted by Sir Nuke
YES, if you bring your baby home from the hospital (dealer) and begin from that very first day keeping it clean and waxed on a regular basis....you will be fine.....but does that mean that it couldn't look even shineier, or smoother?
even your factory finish isn't PERFECTLY smoothe.....so it boils down to you.....and how you see your ride.
YES, if you bring your baby home from the hospital (dealer) and begin from that very first day keeping it clean and waxed on a regular basis....you will be fine.....but does that mean that it couldn't look even shineier, or smoother?
even your factory finish isn't PERFECTLY smoothe.....so it boils down to you.....and how you see your ride.
I cleaned my ride today, and skipped the polish session and went straght to the glaze, then wax. It looks pretty nice without the polish. Next time, I'll do the whole 3 step session and see if I can tell the difference.
August-24th-2002, 10:35 PM
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Originally posted by NegatiZE
Polishing and glazing are two totally different things. Polishing is an abraisive that buffs out the scratches. Glazing is just a glaze, hence the name. It's more like a temporary way to make the car shinier. Usually you do this after waxing.
Polishing and glazing are two totally different things. Polishing is an abraisive that buffs out the scratches. Glazing is just a glaze, hence the name. It's more like a temporary way to make the car shinier. Usually you do this after waxing.