Would you top XMT Glaze?

[Grimm]

I just got some XMT Glaze yesterday (thanks again Meghan!!), and I'm wondering if you guys top it, and if so, with what? I thought I would top it with Nattys Blue which I already have. I'll be testing it out on the red Cutlass in my signature.

[aceshigh73]

I think you have to top a glaze.. there's no durability....

[FloridaNative]

Yes a glaze needs to be topped. It has oils and fillers to beautify the paint's surface and minimize the apperance of swirls while amping the shine, but iit will not last on it's own. I think the XMT finishing glaze and Souveran are a match made in heaven. On detail I just did of the black VW bug I used that combination. :)

[redg35]

i topped it with nattys blue and it looks awesome on my red g.

[JeffW]

I am planning on using it, as well as all the other XMT products, this weekend and am also wondering what to top with. Most likely Natty's Blue, however, it's rumored that you can top with some sealants, like WG or BF, without effecting the durability. If I can get some positive feedback on putting one of these sealants on top, I may have to try it...

[Grimm]

Maybe I'll throw a sealant in there as well to see how it works out: Glaze, then EX-P, then Nattys Blue.

[wytstang]

You could do that combo just keep in mind that most selant will not bond well over glazes. PB and UPP seem to be an excetion to the rule.

[FloridaNative]

I wouldn't top XMT finishing glaze with a sealant. It contains carnauba and the sealant wouldn't be able to bond properly. If you're using the XMT glaze stick with a carnauba wax for your LSP. :)

[abrcrombe]

I wouldn't top XMT finishing glaze with a sealant. It contains carnauba and the sealant wouldn't be able to bond properly. If you're using the XMT glaze stick with a carnauba wax for your LSP. :)

Definitely, you kind of have to pick. do you want great looks (glaze + wax) or durability (sealant). Winter time and since you are in Michigan, I would pick durability for now.

[joe.p]

. PB and UPP seem to be an excetion to the rule.UPP is a sealnt ...it can be toppd with a wax after the sealant has cured. I have an old pic of UPP/NB on my Buick at the time it was the best combo for my paint IMHO..

wystang you are correct ..sealants dont bond to glazes due to the oils in the glaze..I think WGs Glaze and sealant may be the exception.. Is this correct with WGs package?

[BILL]

UPP is a sealnt ...it can be toppd with a wax after the sealant has cured. I have an old pic of UPP/NB on my Buick at the time it was the best combo for my paint IMHO..

wystang you are correct ..sealants dont bond to glazes due to the oils in the glaze..I think WGs Glaze and sealant may be the exception.. Is this correct with WGs package?

Also F.K'S 216 poly wipe FX sealer glaze;)

[Grimm]

Definitely, you kind of have to pick. do you want great looks (glaze + wax) or durability (sealant). Winter time and since you are in Michigan, I would pick durability for now.

This is the convertible in my signature. It won't sniff any snow (well it will when the garage door is open), so durability is not a concern.

[dengood1]

Hmmm? Why would you have to top the XMT Glaze if it contains carnauba? It may be less percentage of carnauba than Natty's, Souveran, or any other carnauba, but it is a carnauba! I'm a little confused. Why would XMT even contain carnauba if you had to top it anyhow? Info obtained from www.autogeek.net:


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[FloridaNative]

Glaze is one of those words that is not clearly defined. Some glazes have oils and fillers, some glazes are cleaners, some glazes act as finishing polishes. Whether it can be topped with a sealant or not depends on which type of glaze you are using.

As for the XMT finishing glaze, it does contain carnauba and therefore should not be topped with a sealant for bonding reasons. Although it contains carnauba I would not consider it an LSP perse. It offers protection to be sure, but how long I don't know. I would top with a wax to be seal in the looks of the glaze as well as to offer longevity of protection. Just my 2 cents.

[DrMike]

I did XMT 2 then 1 on my car followed by XMT carnuba glaze then S100. Can I do another coat of glaze and another coat of s100 or is it too late and I can only do more coats of s100?