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What is your favorite glaze?
« on: January 16, 2010, 06:58:21 PM »
With my new black Av I am looking at paint protection.  I am planning to use one of the synthetic glazes on the market as they have some of the best UV protection and will last much longer than carnuba wax here in the desert. 

I have used Black Fire glaze on my Ram back in 2003.  It made the paint shine very nicely and silky smooth and slippery.  I barely did any exterior maintenenace for the past few years other than give it a bath once or twice per year.    It still looked remarkably good considering. 

Now I am looking to see what the favorite is nowdays.  Some I am interersted in are Zaino, Klassee, Black Fire, or ???  There are so many different products out there, its hard to figure out what's the best route.  Any recommendations?


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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2010, 08:49:19 PM »
I've got and have used the Klasse products. I researched a lot before buying it; it was rated just under Zaino and it's a whole lot easier (fewer steps/less time) to apply. I've gotten kinda lazy though and am curently using Meguiars NXT Tech wax. It's easy to apply and shines nicely; the drawback is that is doesn't last very long. I'm sure it would last even less time on a dark-colored vehicle.

Even lazier is skipping the wax and just using a quick detailer spray. I always finish off my hand washes with a quick detail spray after everything has dried off.
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2010, 08:42:17 AM »
Thanks MBT.  I spent a few hours on a detailing site and ended up going back to BlackFire. I ordered some last evening and will see how it works.  One of the reasons for sticking with BF is its slipperiness.  Anything to keep the dust down will help a lot. 

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2010, 09:34:30 AM »
Dang it....thought we were talking about donoughts  banghead1  :crackup:

Sorry for the  :jacked:

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2010, 06:46:18 AM »
I went with the BlackFire Wet Diamond.  I finally was able to get the Av washed and claybarred, and prepped.  I gave the paint a coat of Wet Diamond and it was super easy.  This stuff buffs off with a plush microfiber rag easier than drying it after washing.  It leaves the paint soooooo smooth and slippery.  Once the exterior was done, I went over with a gloss enhancing spray also from BlackFire.  I will give it the second coat of Wet Diamond tonight.  Too bad its raining for the next couple days.  I will try to get some pics of it later this week/weekend.

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 08:47:13 AM »
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2010, 09:29:16 AM »
From what I am reading on BlackFires site, I am thinking I will be try :thumbup:ing it on the Avy.
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2010, 11:31:25 AM »
Alrightie then, here are the pics:

]http://www.chevyavalancheclub.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=2138[/img

If I feel energetic I will give it a coat of carnuba.  That should make the shine warmer.   :thumbsup:  When my wife saw the Av, she "suggested"  :knuppel2: I do her Jag. 

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 11:42:03 AM »
Very nice!   I can see myself there :cheesy1:



btw,....cool running boards :coolsmiley:

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2010, 12:40:33 PM »
Wow that is pretty sharp. :thumbsup:
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2010, 04:32:45 PM »
HOLY CHIT!!!!!!!!!!   I need two pairs of  :coolsmiley: to look at that. Dang, that came out sweet  :dans2:  :goodstuff:

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What about R&R
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How does the restore refinish product work and hold up for anyone? Any before and after pics?

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« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2010, 12:21:06 PM »
How does the restore refinish product work and hold up for anyone? Any before and after pics?


Look here.... :coolsmiley:

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2010, 12:24:58 PM »
BlackFire hereeee i comeeee :yourock:  very nice man
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #16 on: February 16, 2010, 12:30:53 PM »
bambi is it easier to get this kit http://www.blackfireusa.com/bllishcokit.html or did you happen to order it from somewhere else maybe a little cheaper...let me know i need this stuff hha   :goodstuff:
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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2010, 09:32:16 PM »
I guess it depends on what your paint needs.  If your paint has swirls and spiderweb, you may need the polish, then the sealant, then wax.  If you have new paint, I would go with Ice over fire.  This is an entire Blackfire Kit.  I bought mine from Detailed Image.  I am ordering a Porter Cable 7424XP to do all of my vehicles.  I will give it a coat or 2 of Poorboy's World Natty's Blue Paste Wax this weekend. 

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Re: What is your favorite glaze?
« Reply #18 on: February 20, 2010, 04:14:12 PM »
Update:  You can get it from PAC and use TID10 to get 10% off. 




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