"Jeweling paint" 3 step polish?

**DiPaoro** · 03-07-2009, 03:47 PM

I just completed the jeweling effect....with the PC on my black Boxster S.

Step 1 WG Clay
Step 2 wash with WG
Step 3 Orange TSR
Step 4 White TSR
Step 5 Gray WG Glaze... at 6...came out awesome...

....! Used my new Fenix tk11...looked good!
Step 6 Red WG Seal

Step 7 Fuzion tomorrow...stay tuned!

Was planning to use blue (per posts here) but Loudog suggested Gray due to some minor swirls left behind. I will post some pics tomorrow after Fuzion application.

**10degreesbtdc** · 03-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by DiPaoro

I just completed the jeweling effect....with the PC on my black Boxster S.

Step 1 WG Clay
Step 2 wash with WG
Step 3 Orange TSR
Step 4 White TSR
Step 5 Gray WG Glaze... at 6...came out awesome...

....! Used my new Fenix tk11...looked good!
Step 6 Red WG Seal

Step 7 Fuzion tomorrow...stay tuned!

Was planning to use blue (per posts here) but Loudog suggested Gray due to some minor swirls left behind. I will post some pics tomorrow after Fuzion application.

What is TSR and WG? I have Meguiar's #7 Glaze. Is that good for jeweling with gray pad on a Porter Cable?

**DiPaoro** · 03-07-2009, 04:43 PM

WG = Wolfgang
TSR = total swirl remover by Wolfgang

My understanding is the blue pad at level 6 with the PC is the proper approach for "amping" or "jeweling". Gotta love level 6 and I had the 6 counter weight with 6.5 pads. I highly suggest spending $4 for the counter weight to ease the vibrations.

**ASPHALT ROCKET** · 03-07-2009, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by 10degreesbtdc

What is TSR and WG? I have Meguiar's #7 Glaze. Is that good for jeweling with gray pad on a Porter Cable?

#7 is a glaze, not made to jewel the paint, you want to use a true finishing polish for this step.

**10degreesbtdc** · 03-07-2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET

#7 is a glaze, not made to jewel the paint, you want to use a true finishing polish for this step.

So Wolfgang Glaze actually polishes? That's not confusing at all.

Ok, I'm learning! I guess my Optimum Black Magic polish for dark cars or Optimum Polish would be suitable for jeweling? Or Maybe AutoGlym Radiant Polish and Wax. It's pretty thin and seems finer than Optimum Polish.

I wonder if there's an article or post somewhere comparing the different brands and how they correspond to each other as far as abrasiveness and effectiveness?

**ASPHALT ROCKET** · 03-07-2009, 05:02 PM

You want a true polish, nothing with wax or any or type of additives. You want something like Menzerna 85rd, Meguiars M205, or 3M Ultrafina.

**10degreesbtdc** · 03-07-2009, 05:47 PM

Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET

You want a true polish, nothing with wax or any or type of additives. You want something like Menzerna 85rd, Meguiars M205, or 3M Ultrafina.

Thanks. That makes sense. I've been looking for a deal on M105 and M205. I've read a lot about them being very good products.

**10degreesbtdc** · 03-07-2009, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by ASPHALT ROCKET

You want a true polish, nothing with wax or any or type of additives. You want something like Menzerna 85rd, Meguiars M205, or 3M Ultrafina.

Originally Posted by DiPaoro

I just completed the jeweling effect....with the PC on my black Boxster S.

Step 1 WG Clay
Step 2 wash with WG
Step 3 Orange TSR
Step 4 White TSR
Step 5 Gray WG Glaze... at 6...came out awesome...

....! Used my new Fenix tk11...looked good!
Step 6 Red WG Seal

Step 7 Fuzion tomorrow...stay tuned!

Was planning to use blue (per posts here) but Loudog suggested Gray due to some minor swirls left behind. I will post some pics tomorrow after Fuzion application.

Can't wait to see some photos. Is Fuzion ($175) really that much better than something over-the-counter like Meguiar's Gold or NXT? Don't all waxes wash off pretty quickly?

**DiPaoro** · 03-07-2009, 07:50 PM

I did not pay $175....got the 2-1 $100 deal. But, I have yet to try it and hope the product is as great as everyone says. Before 12pm tomorrow, I will know the answer. The WG Seal was awesome...went on easy and car off with very little effort. The car looks great already but I expect some POP tomorrow.

**loudog2** · 03-07-2009, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by 10degreesbtdc

So Wolfgang Glaze actually polishes? That's not confusing at all.

Ok, I'm learning! I guess my Optimum Black Magic polish for dark cars or Optimum Polish would be suitable for jeweling? Or Maybe AutoGlym Radiant Polish and Wax. It's pretty thin and seems finer than Optimum Polish.

I wonder if there's an article or post somewhere comparing the different brands and how they correspond to each other as far as abrasiveness and effectiveness?

Wolfgang's glaze is more like a nano polish, not a true glaze.

DiPaoro I'm glad your car came out good. If you had any of those finishing polishes ASPHALT mentioned, I would've talked to you about jeweling. Next time, when the swirls aren't so bad. Did the rest of the minor swirls come out with the WG glaze and the gray pad?