glaze

[tenreasy]

I have used Meguairs #7 glaze on my 2016 & 2019 clearcoat cars. I don't have before & after pics but it does seem to give some pop & shine to the cars. I do a section at a time, wiping off the area before moving onto the next panel. It is a real pain to remove if it dries. It is cheap too! Anyone have any other recommendations for another glaze that gives some more shine prior to waxing?

[2black1s]

Personally, I think glazes such as Meguiar's #3 and/or #7 are great for show cars where they are used as a final product and any real or long lasting protection is not required. They will provide incredible depth and gloss.

But, for anything other than strictly a show car where you are going to follow the glaze with a wax or sealant, the glaze is a waste of time and effort. Any extra gloss achieved by the glaze will be muted by whatever wax or sealant you apply. My suggestion is to do whatever correcting/polishing you plan on, and then go directly to your wax or sealant. Forget the glaze in these circumstances.

[Danube]

It's an old school when detailing products were less developed.

Too many better options to achieve much better results nowadays.

[tenreasy]

It's an old school when detailing products were less developed.

Too many better options to achieve much better results nowadays.

Thanks! What options do you suggest? I think I may try the Poor Boys Black Hole and see how that comes out...

[DFB]

I have used Meguairs #7 glaze on my 2016 & 2019 clearcoat cars. I don't have before & after pics but it does seem to give some pop & shine to the cars. I do a section at a time, wiping off the area before moving onto the next panel. It is a real pain to remove if it dries. It is cheap too! Anyone have any other recommendations for another glaze that gives some more shine prior to waxing?

I'm not a big fan of it myself, but instead of using one of these traditional glazes, you could try something like P&S Dream Maker. This is purely for extreme gloss enhancement, having the short-term effect of a glaze. It's also a simple spray and wipe application, not requiring extensive buffing to apply and remove.

[joebruin77]

I personally like using glazes on occasion. The advantage of a glaze is that, unlike a compound or polish, you remove little to no clear coat when you apply it. The disadvantage is that any improvement is usually temporary.

I have used Poorboy's Black Hole and it is a very good glaze. But my current favorite is Xtreme Solutions LVR 403. It is an acrylic glaze. If you follow the directions and allow the glaze to cure properly, it lasts a lot longer than other glazes. And the pop in gloss is truly amazing.

[DUBL0WS6]

Really no need for a glaze on modern paint. First wash it's all gone.

[Rsurfer]

Really no need for a glaze on modern paint. First wash it's all gone.

With the exception of a show car.

[KirkH]

It is used a lot at car dealerships too.

A quick coat of glaze before the car show is very effective. I like Chemical Guys GlossWorkz.

[Prange]

I've used Black Hole on a car I was trading in. I wasn't about to correct a car for trade.