At a glance Amazing Glaze™ is not just a polish or car
wash, but a very complete paint protection kit. It is a kit that
contains everything you need to give your vehicle a long lasting
shine, a sealant protecting against tree sap, bird droppings and
whatever else is wearing down the paint on your vehicle's.
Or , as stated by our product sponsor of Amazing Glaze, Sporto
Motoring;
"Amazing Glaze is not car wax, car polish, nor silicone
but is an easy application car care paint sealant that outlasts
any car wax or car polish on the market. For a lasting "Showroom
Shine" and paint protection from nature's harsh elements choose
Amazing Glaze."
In this article we're looking into the steps involved in the process
of sealing the paint on your vehicle, as well as commenting on the
different products in the kit on their pros and cons. First though,
some more specifics of the kit.
The Ultimate Care Kit includes
1 4oz. btl. of Amazing Glaze
2 8oz. btl. of Amazing Pink 2000
1 btl. of Amazing Vinyl/Trim Treatm.
1 8oz. btl. of Amazing Wash-N-Shine
1 8oz. btl of Amazing Speed Finish
1 Amazing Premium Wash Mit
1 Amazing Synthetic Chamois
1 Amazing Bug Scrub
1 Amazing Finish Buffing Cloth
3 Amazing Cloth Applicators for:
- Sealant
- Curing Agent
- Leather Conditioner
The
Process
When I first got The Ultimate Care Kit from Sporto Motoring it was
early spring and way too cool here in Norway to be doing any major
spring cleaning on the vehicles. So, the kit was put on hold - but
yet already "Amazed(!)" me with the all the products that
were included. Infact, after going through the box I was convinced
that I could not start this process unless I had a full weekend
with a safe forecast at my disposal. Initially I was also not quite
satisfied with the supplied instructions, but I will get back to
that later!
Finally, after the kit had been sitting on my living room floor
for three months, the perfect weekend with nice weather and nothing
but freetime came along - and it was time to give Amazing Glaze
a shot on my 1986 Camaro.
Amazing Wash-N-Shine
The first step was a good wash with the Wash-N-Shine car wash. At
first I was a little sceptical as there were litterally no foam
in the bucket, so it seemed like I was washing with nothing but
water. However, I quickly realized that it did infact work, and
after drying the car off with the supplied chamois, it came out
nicer than most of-the-shelf car washes that I've tried.
Pics after wash only: (Click to view)
Amazing Pink 2000
After the wash, it was time for the polishing compound. The two
8 oz bottles of Pink 2000 will probably last for 4-6 times of polishing,
depending on vehicle size.
This is a liquid and very light abrasive for a thorough cleaning
of the paint. The compound is easily applied with the applicator
of your choice.
I applied it to one panel at the time, letting it dry for a few
minutes before buffing it to a shine. I was very pleased to see
that only minimal residue was left in cracks and around emblems,
making the final detailing easier. However, I did find that one
have to be careful not to get it on vinyl and plastic parts like
window seals and the like, as it is hard to come off of those surfaces.
Pics after polish: (Click to view)
Amazing
Glaze
Finally it was time for the Amazing Glaze paint sealant. This was
the part I was a bit reluctant about, simply because I had never
done it before - and of course the fact that people normally pay
a nice amount of money to have this done professionally. I must
admit though - the worries were uncalled for and the job can be
done by anyone whom have ever polished a vehicle.
Wipe on the sealant with a microfiber applicator on one panel at
the time. Let it sit for about 10-15 minutes, until the sealant
is almost dry. Then, with a clean towl dampened with plain water,
wipe off the panel to speed up the curing process. After that buff
the surface to a shine with a dry microfiber cloth if necessary.
None of these steps are difficult nor do they require any more elbow
grease than a normal car wash. However, the final shine will of
course depend on the shine after the polishing process in the previous
step, as the sealant itself doesn't seem to give any particular
additional shine.
More than one coat of Amazing Glaze can be added to strengthen the
sealant and make it last longer.
It is also important to note that the car should not be washed with
any detergents for the next 72 hours after Amazing Glaze has been
applied. This is for the sealant to cure completely.
Pics after Amazing Glaze: (Click to view)
Speed Finish
The Speed Finish is a product to freshen up the paint when your
vehicle is not really dirty enough for a full wash, but maybe a
little dusty or with some minor spots. I also found it to be extremely
useful for cleaning up the car after getting some wash stripes or
otherwise signs that maybe a waxing is necessary.
After using Speed Finish on several occations, it has become one
of my favorite products in the Amazing Glaze series. The car looks
simply spotless after applying it.
Speed Finish is a clear liquid that is to be sprayed on the vehicle
a panel at the time, and immediately buffed to a perfect shine.
It requires minimal elbow grease, and a normal sized car is easilly
done in 25 minutes or so.
Conclusion
Overall the Amazing Glaze Ultimate Care Kit was impressing. The
paint protection products were all high quality and easy to work
with as well. The only downside I noted, was that the supplied instructions
were lacking and caused me to hold of longer than necessary, but
I've been told that this is now taken care of.
On a suggesting note; if a good aluminum polish and possibly a glass
cleaner was included - this kit would be the only car care setup
I would need.
Lastly, I have also used the Vinyl/Trim treatment, and it works
similar to most other products in the same category that I have
tried.
Amazing Glaze
is a product highly recommended by ChevyWorld.net ..
