Obviously don't want to detract from Scott's pic
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Originally Posted by Banstead Stig
Looks impressive.
I have a couple of questions:
(1) Would this be suitable for my shade of grey?
(2) My wife's Impreza (which is black) has lots of swirls and what have you. Would this help?
(3) I think it needs a bit more remedial action to be honest, but not quite sure how best to approach it.
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Firstly a glaze is more for refinement than producing a finish. Normally used more on either fresh paint, where heavy cutting isn't an option and a breathable finish is required or when the polishing stages are not finished down correctly.
With the newer final polishes out there, you can finish so fine and correct so much that in many cases a glaze for the purpose its used for is not really necessary. Most glazes are now used to refine / disguise buffer marring, light etching where for whatever reason the polish stage gas not been finished.
On the flip side, most of the newer 'glazes' now have added extra's as in oling agents , emulsifiers etc etc which start to work on the finish layering ie lightening or darkening the paint, adding reflection and depth........ its a stage that some don't think is necessary...... IMHO it benefits the finish and is a stage worth using.
Back to the questions....(added points to make clearer)
(1) Yes, it would work on your shade of grey
however the white diamond would fit your colour category better IMO although read on to save pennies
(2) Yes, it would 'help' although working off your description you would probably be better of with chemical guys glossworkz glaze which would work equally well on both cars
if you do try just the glaze remember that you can layer them (work according to times of relevent products)
(3) Depends how bad and what you are after, a glaze may be all you need (finishing with your chosen LSP) if you require more again you have options.... general off the shelf products from the big store type places will enable you to get a good finish (some people swear by them!) however most of these are 'filler' heavy and cover more than correct, so it doesn't take long for you to think the swirls are back again.
You need to be looking at true polishes that have the correct levels of cut for the finish you desire, unless you have a paint depth meter always start with the lightest cut you have. Remember always to stop once you have the finish level you require, each and every part of the car will not require the same level of correction
(3a) get it detailed
and then just look after it
On a side note:
I'm happy to pop the paint depth gauge in the car (if people are interested) for a few meets if people want to do there own cars
at least that way, you'll go home knowing what areas of the paint you need to take car on
HTH