View Full Version : Ferarri "glaze" for my MCoupe


dcski
11-24-2007, 03:40 AM
Has anyone tried a product licensed by Ferrari that is more of a glaze than a wax on their M coupe or other BMW?

TOGWT
11-24-2007, 05:34 AM
What was the brand name?

Glaze:
A glaze is purely an aesthetic product that contains a very, very light abrasive (Kaolin) to lightly burnish the surface. A glaze provides gloss but very little protection; it's often referred to as Show Glaze because glazes tend to create a "wet-look" (jetting) shine they have come to be used by enthusiasts to maximize shine and gloss on concourse show cars, historic and exotic vehicles.

They are also used on a ‘thin’ clear coat (bear in mind that a clear coat has a thickness of 1.5 – 2.0 Mils, removing more that 0.3 mil (0.0003")of clear coat will cause premature paint film failure) if the clear coat thickness has been reduced by this amount apply a glaze as opposed to using an abrasive polish; risking further clear coat reduction

They are formulated with micro-fine abrasives (Kaolin clay) that will burnish the paint (but will not remove surface imperfections) it’s comparative abrasion scale (CAS= 0.75/10) along with an emulsion of polymers or solvent oils as the carrier system, the Carnauba wax and Kaolin `fills in' small paint surface scratches, abrasions and swirl marks, without removing them. There filling abilities usually dissipate in a matter of days before the surface abrasions become visible again, washing the paint film surface will accelerate this process, using a Carnauba wax as an LSP will help the durability of the glaze somewhat by ‘sealing it.

dcski
11-24-2007, 03:11 PM
The product is called "Ferrari Class A".
I am not sure if this is a good choice, but don't want to mess up an otherwise great finish (minus a couple of very small rock dings in the hood).

What do you recommend for tiny road dings on the hood?

oVerBoostin
11-26-2007, 04:27 PM
I would use something proven and proffesional grade rather than something just because it carries a ferrari name.