wax/glaze

[beckmaster]

So since I started looking around on this site, i had the chance to do some research, and have decided what I plan on doing except for 1 thing. before I start i have a 2003 silver A6 that I doubt has ever really had any exterior detailing. I have always taken care of the interior. I use regularly mcguires leather cleaner and conditioner for the seats and vynil protectant for the (obviously) vynil.

My plan:
1) wash: sonus
2) clay: sonus
3) polish: sonus sfx-3 final vs klause AIO
4) glaze vs wax:

not quite sure which to use glaze or wax and also which wax to get. For the real heavy duty guys here. I do not plan on buying a PC. It is out of my cleaning budget, so please dont tell me to get one. I am thinking of p21S carnauba car wax, but I am not sure. since I dont have a PC and I will not compund out the scratches maybe it is better to apply a glaze, but I am not sure which one. please help me out.

thanx in advance
beck

[LOWR1D3R]

I use Presta waxes. It makes my car shine nice.

[oneseba]

If everything will be done by hand, I would go with easy to use products. I'm not sure how the swirls are on your silver car but it being silver it won't be as revealing as with a dark paint. I would go with Einszett Metallic polish for cleaning/some concealers/protection, followed by the Hart Glanz (protection/shine), both products are real easy to apply and buff off. If you still notice some swirls and I will not even bother to get a polish as you may heard Audi clear coat is steel hard, just go with a glaze like Menzerna's. These will require quality applicators and polishing/buffing MF towels. Talk to Phil@DD, he may have better suggestions in your situation.

[beckmaster]

If everything will be done by hand, I would go with easy to use products. I'm not sure how the swirls are on your silver car but it being silver it won't be as revealing as with a dark paint. I would go with Einszett Metallic polish for cleaning/some concealers/protection, followed by the Hart Glanz (protection/shine), both products are real easy to apply and buff off. If you still notice some swirls and I will not even bother to get a polish as you may heard Audi clear coat is steel hard, just go with a glaze like Menzerna's. These will require quality applicators and polishing/buffing MF towels. Talk to Phil@DD, he may have better suggestions in your situation.

I really dont have any swirls at all. I looked around and nothing. just so I understand you correctly you sugesting on my list above instead of the carnuba wax u r recomnding menzerna's glaze?

-beck

[beckmaster]

I use Presta waxes. It makes my car shine nice.

it sure does shine nice

-beck

[oneseba]

Glaze is for hiding swirls, if you don't have it you don't need it. Einszett Metallic Polish cleans and protects, essentially this is all you need after a good wash/clay. You can follow this with the Hart-Glanz which offers more shine (synthetic polymer + carnauba) and protection (more durable and longer lasting than the EMP alone). These are very easy to use hence best for elbow grease application.

[beckmaster]

Glaze is for hiding swirls, if you don't have it you don't need it. Einszett Metallic Polish cleans and protects, essentially this is all you need after a good wash/clay. You can follow this with the Hart-Glanz which offers more shine (synthetic polymer + carnauba) and protection (more durable and longer lasting than the EMP alone). These are very easy to use hence best for elbow grease application.

terrific.. thanx for the help :)