A week has gone by after I applied glaze, never got around to sealant ... now what?

[mudshark73]

I did a wash, clay bar, and glaze on my car a week ago. I got busy and didn't get around to applying a sealant. It sits out in the sun a couple hours a day and got rained on a little last night.

Do I just wash it and apply sealant, or do I wash it, put another coat of glaze, then a sealant?

Thanks for any advice.

Keith

[Rsurfer]

Wash with a soap that leaves nothing behind before appying another coat of glaze or sealant.

[vaca22]

I don't mean to sound dumb, but what is glaze?

[mudshark73]

A glaze is a shine-enhancing product that goes on after polishing but before the wax or sealant. It is made with oils and wetting agents that amplify your paint’s shine and improve the clarity.

[98CayenneTA]

I don't mean to sound dumb, but what is glaze?

Kind of a paint moisturizer (lots of oils) for single stage paint.

On a base coat clear coat, imo it adds a tit more depth to your wax or sealant.

It also is a massive filler.

It offers zero protection when applied solo

[glen e]

It’s primarily used for auto shows. Think of it as like a woman’s concealer make up. It hides small scratches and adds gloss. It’s worthless as an everyday Detailing product because it only lasts a week or so outside.

[vettemn86]

Won't a glaze underneath hurt the sealant from bonding or curing? Or is that an old school myth?

[DUBL0WS6]

Depends on the glaze, some are acrylic based to allow a sealant to stick. An oily glaze will probably compromise a sealants durability.

[PaulMys]

It’s primarily used for auto shows. Think of it as like a woman’s concealer make up. It hides small scratches and adds gloss. It’s worthless as an everyday Detailing product because it only lasts a week or so outside.

^This^

[mudshark73]

Wash with a soap that leaves nothing behind before appying another coat of glaze or sealant.

Thanks for the info! I think I'll do another coat of glaze since it's been a while. But I definitely like the look.