LOOK - 8 Coats of 1Z einszett Glanz

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  1. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    LOOK! - 8 Coats of 1Z einszett Glanz

    Recently 1Z einszett Glanz peaked an interest when I saw Tommy's WRX Wagon in World Rally Blue (our clear film installer) I was blown away by the depth, gloss, metallic pop! It turned out to be Glanz....7 coats! I was speechless!

    I finally had a chance on Thursday to work on my car. The first wash in 2 months! (yup I just said that)

    The car didn't need any claying just a good wash and Menzerna Super Finish with the Flex 3403 and an Uber Green Pad.

    7 out of the 8 coats were done within a couple of hours with a PC 7424XP using an Uber Black Pad. After applying the Glanz on the whole car I removed it with an Uber Classic MF Towel. The 8th coat was done today (car was rinsed prior)

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    Enjoy
     
  2. dsms

    dsms DB Forum Supporter

    Looks awesome!
     
  3. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    8 coats, huh? That's a lot! It does looks awesome!!!
     
  4. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Thats pretty black Phil!
     
  5. swest0223

    swest0223 Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    That's what that was! I was wondering what LSP product that was.... :)
     
  6. stottie

    stottie Birth of a Detailer

    wow looks like i need to order this wax and try it out. how much durability you think that many coats will add?
     
  7. ampbmw

    ampbmw DB Forum Supporter

    WOW, dude i bet the beading is like inside out!
     
  8. metajames

    metajames Birth of a Detailer

    I was thinking about how this effect is being achieved. If the look is coming from the oils and other additives in the wax to enhance gloss then wouldn't think there is much durability added. If in fact the carnauba is getting thicker with each layer making a thick carnauba shell then isn't that effectively turning the car into a giant m&m?
     
  9. metajames

    metajames Birth of a Detailer

    OMGLOL!!! almost fell out of my chair!
     
  10. Denzil

    Denzil Guest

    The car is looking great Phil!
     
  11. PJS

    PJS Birth of a Detailer

    Very nice Phil, but I honestly doubt there is 8 layers (and 7 on your friend's) on there.
    You may have applied it 8 times, but as per a relatively recent test conducted by a newish member on DW, with silicon wafers and all the toys to measure those, the outcome was even with allowing for a full 24 hours cure time, some of the first layer was removed when the second one was applied.
    That was by hand, so with the additional friction of a DA/rotary, even on low speed, the build up of layers would be minimal.

    I've personally long since given multiple layers a wide berth, and instead will do a fortnightly application (when possible).


    Thickness of wax layers? - Detailing World
    Wax and Sealant thicknesses - Detailing World
     
  12. Pats300zx

    Pats300zx Official DB Moderator

    Looks fantastic Phil....
     
  13. smokin

    smokin Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Now that looks dam good.:thumb:
     
  14. detailersdomain

    detailersdomain Administrator

    Tommy did his over 6 months.

    For me I really wanted to see what I would get in shine and depth, durability for me doesn't matter all too much if I get 1-3 months I'm fine.

    Just wanted my car to pop, to me the effect was accomplished.
     
  15. kdude

    kdude Jedi Nuba

    Phil i've never seen paint come alive like that .... a 10 buddy !
     
  16. JoeyZ

    JoeyZ Obsessive Detailer

    Sick job Phil.
     
  17. Max405

    Max405 DB Forum Supporter

    Hey Phil
    Whos that handsome dude taking the pictures of himself in a mirror?
    Seriously, the car looks unbelieveable.
    Is there any trick to layering that stuff? Like ice cold water in between?

    That looks unbelieveable dude. The flakes are magnified.

    Thanks, Joe D.
     
  18. Wolfs Chemicals

    Wolfs Chemicals DB Certified Manufacturer

    Bling bling!
     
  19. Ian

    Ian Jedi Nuba

    So you had to one up the subie guy by doing an 8th coat?! haha car looks amazing! I take it you don't have to wait a certain amaout of time to top the Glanz wax?
     
  20. Russ@Xclusive

    Russ@Xclusive Two Bucket System Washer

    I remember reading about this a while back. I can't believe this information hasn't spread around more. It is very interesting read. Anything over 2 coats seems redundant although this car looks amazing no matter what.
     

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