How good can you get it by hand?

leupold90 · 13-05-2015 4:13pm #1

I've a dark coloured car. It's been clayed, polished (SRP) and is wearing Collinite as LSP. I was very pleased with the results but the question now I have - is there anything I can add next time to give it more of a shine or pop? Or do I need to go to machine polish? I was thinking of maybe trying a different polish and maybe a glaze but am open to suggestions..

Curran · 13-05-2015 5:02pm

A different polish might improve things a little, but the difference wont be drastic - as the polish you've already used, with have done most of the work in terms of restoring depth, gloss and shine. And anything else you will try, will give similar results in terms of filling properties of the swirls.

A glaze will offer a deeper wet look, and also help in the hiding of defects. If you've done a good job polishing the last time, then a glaze might even be enough to warrant not having to polish the paintwork on this occasion.

leupold90 · 14-05-2015 5:14pm

Thanks for that Curran.
Any recommendations for a glaze?

vectra · 14-05-2015 7:46pm

leupold90 wrote: »

Thanks for that Curran.
Any recommendations for a glaze?

I have been reading good reviews on this recently
http://www.detailingshed.com/glazes/202-50cal-cover-up-filler-glaze.html

Curran · 14-05-2015 9:46pm

leupold90 wrote: »

Thanks for that Curran.
Any recommendations for a glaze?

As Vectra pointed out, 50Cal Cover Up Filler Glaze is a very good one.

But what also should be considered is what you plan to layer on top of it, in terms of protection. You need to lock in the glaze with a wax or sealant or else it will just was out after a wash or two, or a few miles on wet roads.

Its usually best to choose a combo from products of the one manufacturer as the products are designed to compliment each other.

leupold90 · 15-05-2015 9:29am

Thanks for the replies. I've looked at the reviews for 50cal and think I'll give it a go..

How good can you get it by hand?

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