03Ap1 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Is that the order MSW Glaze and then Americana? Should I do one coat of each or multiple coats of each? How long should I wait for the glaze and americana to dry before I wipe them? 5 mins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 MSW, glaze and americana is correct. You can do 1 coat of each, or you can do a coat of MSW, glaze, americana and another coat of glaze. Its not necessary. You should only wait until it hazes up, then wipe down. Watch the video. http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Detailing_Video_Vol_7_Chapter_17_Glazing_Carnauba_Car_Wax.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03Ap1 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yea I watched the video, and Dylan wipes it down pretty much immediately. But I read somewhere on here (cant remember) that people wait longer then that. Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueGenCoupe Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yea I watched the video, and Dylan wipes it down pretty much immediately. But I read somewhere on here (cant remember) that people wait longer then that. Just curious. I think he did that for recording purposes. Once you apply the glaze and americana, it will haze up. Once it hazes up wipe it off. Its hard to give u a time bc weather conditions effect the curing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03Ap1 Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 Ok cool thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRZN Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 or you can do a coat of MSW, glaze, americana and another coat of glaze. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I wouldn't throw a second coat of glaze (BG) over top a fresh coat of wax. The solvents in the BG are going to remove some of your wax. I'd recommend you do one coat of MSW with the proper cure time (as stated on the bottle), one application of BG, and two coats of Americana. The glaze is filling in very minor imperfections that were not completely removed during the paint correction process. I'd have to believe too many coats of BG and you're going to start to haze up your finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musclejunkie Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Personally, if your finish is in new condition, I would skip the BG entirely if it doesn't add to the gloss. Try a side by side comparison with / without the glaze first, before you do the whole car/truck. Some colors and finishes pop more than others with the glaze. Here is the recommended application.....MSW, BG, Americana. You need to wait a few days after applying the MSW, wash the car then apply the BG and Americana. You can apply the BG to entire car in the shade then wipe off if you are doing it in the shade. The Americana on the other hand should be thinly applied and wiped off a panel at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I wouldn't throw a second coat of glaze (BG) over top a fresh coat of wax. The solvents in the BG are going to remove some of your wax. I'd recommend you do one coat of MSW with the proper cure time (as stated on the bottle), one application of BG, and two coats of Americana. The glaze is filling in very minor imperfections that were not completely removed during the paint correction process. I'd have to believe too many coats of BG and you're going to start to haze up your finish. The only time I use BG OVER Americana is right at show time if I think the car needs a little more pop before judging or people looking at it. BRZN--your process-- that's how I'd do it too Personally, if your finish is in new condition, I would skip the BG entirely if it doesn't add to the gloss. Try a side by side comparison with / without the glaze first, before you do the whole car/truck. Some colors and finishes pop more than others with the glaze. Here is the recommended application.....MSW, BG, Americana. You need to wait a few days after applying the MSW, wash the car then apply the BG and Americana. You can apply the BG to entire car in the shade then wipe off if you are doing it in the shade. The Americana on the other hand should be thinly applied and wiped off a panel at a time. You don't need to wait a few days. 12 hours is sufficient time to start applying something else such as Brilliant Glaze or Americana. For cure times on Brilliant Glaze---it's so nice a product, just apply it to the whole car, then wipe off from where you started. Americana Paste Wax--you are gonna want to wipe this off panel by panel, and usually 2-3 minutes at the most (to setup or cure) in a normal temperature environment is perfect. If you don't wipe of Americana panel by panel, you risk losing an arm, and then bleeding all over your work! Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Is that the order MSW Glaze and then Americana?Should I do one coat of each or multiple coats of each? How long should I wait for the glaze and americana to dry before I wipe them? 5 mins? I always apply the MSW,let haze (depending on weather) 20-60 min. Then I wait a week or so to give the MSW time to fully cure, then apply a coat of Americana. The Americana is wipe on wipe off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug123 Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Yes, as Chris said, after the initial wipedown of MSW, wait at least 12 hrs for the MSW to cure before putting BG or Americana on top of it. Chris has more patience than I do if he waits a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I think 1,1, and 1 should suffice.. as mentioned, the BG on top of Americana will 'eat' away at the Americana.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03Ap1 Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hmm good information guys. I honestly asked this question because I did a full paint correction and I used MSW and now I am going to be driving it around for about a week. I was then going to wash it apply MSW again then BG then Americana. But I think I might do 2 coats of americana rather then 2 coats of MSW. As for the BG I have a silver car. So I am unsure of how it will play out. Since it was my first detail ever I did notice a few spots in my roof that have mild swirls so maybe the BG will help me there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2hill Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 But I think I might do 2 coats of americana rather then 2 coats of MSW. As for the BG I have a silver car. So I am unsure of how it will play out. Since it was my first detail ever I did notice a few spots in my roof that have mild swirls so maybe the BG will help me there? BG has some fillers that can hide the swirls, but it is only a short term fix. It will be gone after a few washes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysticine Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Am I the only person that doesn't use Americana and Machine Super Wax on the same car? On my garaged Z06 I use BG then APW. On my "sits outside" Crown Vic I simply use MSW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Am I the only person that doesn't use Americana and Machine Super Wax on the same car? On my garaged Z06 I use BG then APW. On my "sits outside" Crown Vic I simply use MSW. Nope, I use BG & Americana or BW on both of mine. Then before the winter I use MSW on the truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is that the order MSW Glaze and then Americana?
Should I do one coat of each or multiple coats of each?
How long should I wait for the glaze and americana to dry before I wipe them? 5 mins?
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