Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Waxing and glazing








I know you think that glazing and waxing is for the pros but you can do it if you learn how to. Always before working with the paint you always wash and dry your car first. You are probably asking what kind of glaze/wax do I use? Well there is a lot of different stuff out there but there is two main kinds a paste and a liquid wax. I use a past because it lasts longer but liquid can be faster,you there also a difference in the ingredients in wax. A carnauba wax lasts longer but I use one without it. When it comes to glazing it is important to  use the right stuff because it can cause swirl marks in your paint. I use one that is great for different paint colors and is a liquid based glaze. Now glaze is used to get out most of the swirl marks but if you have paint that has more than swirl marks then get a compound it is a little more aggressive. If your car does not have a lot of marks then go to a polish. To glaze a car you start by apply it with a buffer or by hand. With a buffer put a few dots on your wool pad or a foam then rub it into the paint and wipe dry with clean cloth. Once you pick out your wax then you can apply with by hand your by a buffer. When getting a buffer if you have never buffed before than get a orbital buffer that's what I use.Once you have applied it then after about five-minuets then take it off by buffer or by hand. If by buffer just run the buffer in a circular motion until off the paint then wipe with terry cloth. If by hand wipe with clean terry towel until completely off. You should always be careful when buffing your paint so don't get swirl marks in your paint. To put a good layer of wax on the paint then apply two coats on the paint.

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