Poor boys black hole polish/glaze

barney bear · 16th July 2016, 13:49

I've just used this for the second time today and I've got to say I can't really tell any difference. 1st time I applied it by hand so thought maybe I'd done it wrong, this time however I used a DA polisher and I still can't see any improvement on the paintwork

It must be me I think as everybody I've spoken to about it says it's excellent for dark cars. Maybe I need to be a bit more aggressive with the polisher

Meguiars NXT wax being applied

And after

SWMBO says she can't tell the difference from when I just wash the car instead of all the polishing and waxing business

Teflon · 16th July 2016, 14:10

I'm a firm believer that it's the polishing stage that makes the paint shine. Waxes and sealants will then protect and seal in the shine. If your paintwork is in good condition (I suspect your is), then I wouldn't expect to see much visual improvement with the addition of a wax\sealant. On the plus side though, your paintwork is now protected from the elements.

You'll notice a bigger improvement (in terms of looks) from a wax\sealant on poor paintwork, as the product will go a little way towards filling in all the swirls and adding a clear seal over all the bonded contaminants. Good, protected paintwork like yours will always look far better though.

Junkman2000 (an experienced and well respected detailer) puts it a little more bluntly when he says: "... if a sealant or wax makes your paint look noticeably better, then your polishing needs work."

Cliff

barney bear · 16th July 2016, 15:30

Thanks for that Cliff, our paintwork isn't too bad, it has quite a few swirl marks that I haven't gotten around to machining off yet and a lot of car park dings but she does shine up nicely after a good wash

Teflon · 16th July 2016, 15:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by barney bear

....... it has quite a few swirl marks that I haven't gotten around to machining off yet and a lot of car park dings .......

You wouldn't think so judging by the photos, it's looking good. A terrific colour for the '75 as well.

Cliff

Ravinder · 16th July 2016, 16:22

As said above, to get the shine is all in the polishing. The glaze will just protect it for a short while and give it an enhanced finish. Blake hole is widely regarded to be a dime product, I haven't used this myself, however but a lot of the detailers rave about it.

16th July 2016, 13:49	#1
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Poor boys black hole polish/glaze I've just used this for the second time today and I've got to say I can't really tell any difference. 1st time I applied it by hand so thought maybe I'd done it wrong, this time however I used a DA polisher and I still can't see any improvement on the paintwork It must be me I think as everybody I've spoken to about it says it's excellent for dark cars. Maybe I need to be a bit more aggressive with the polisher Meguiars NXT wax being applied And after SWMBO says she can't tell the difference from when I just wash the car instead of all the polishing and waxing business __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

16th July 2016, 14:10	#2
Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	I'm a firm believer that it's the polishing stage that makes the paint shine. Waxes and sealants will then protect and seal in the shine. If your paintwork is in good condition (I suspect your is), then I wouldn't expect to see much visual improvement with the addition of a wax\sealant. On the plus side though, your paintwork is now protected from the elements. You'll notice a bigger improvement (in terms of looks) from a wax\sealant on poor paintwork, as the product will go a little way towards filling in all the swirls and adding a clear seal over all the bonded contaminants. Good, protected paintwork like yours will always look far better though. Junkman2000 (an experienced and well respected detailer) puts it a little more bluntly when he says: "... if a sealant or wax makes your paint look noticeably better, then your polishing needs work." Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6 Last edited by Teflon; 16th July 2016 at 14:21..

16th July 2016, 15:30	#3
barney bear This is my second home rover 75 Connoiseur diesel called Rosey Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Preston Posts: 8,096 Thanks: 1,878 Thanked 2,001 Times in 1,424 Posts	Thanks for that Cliff, our paintwork isn't too bad, it has quite a few swirl marks that I haven't gotten around to machining off yet and a lot of car park dings but she does shine up nicely after a good wash __________________ It is NEVER your fault, do not believe her when she says it is Real name Tony http://i1374.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5l6mhpix.jpg

16th July 2016, 16:22	#5
Ravinder This is my second home Rover 75 saloon x2, Rover 75 Tourer x2, Rover 220 Coupe Turbo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife Posts: 9,036 Thanks: 2,278 Thanked 2,852 Times in 1,718 Posts	As said above, to get the shine is all in the polishing. The glaze will just protect it for a short while and give it an enhanced finish. Blake hole is widely regarded to be a dime product, I haven't used this myself, however but a lot of the detailers rave about it. __________________ Wanted - Indian bride. Cash waiting. (All sorted - bargain) First name and forum name: Ravinder Rover 75 2.0 CDT Connoisseur SE 116 (160 remap) Royal Blue (JFM) This vehicle was the 50,481st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,238th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE to be made out of 3,775 This vehicle was the 5,002nd 75 in Royal Blue (code: JFM) to be made out of 14,420 Royal Blue 75s