Liquid glass? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Lone Wolf · 06-09-2009, 04:07 AM

Anyone have any experiance using liquid glass on their Yaris? Have any pictures? Thinking of ordering some, its very expensive but I hear it does wonders.

hasher22 · 06-09-2009, 07:47 AM

that a afterwash wax?

If so get turtle ice wax.....

evil genius · 06-09-2009, 12:20 PM

It's not a wax, it's polish/sealant. I've used it for 23 years. I really like it.
I put 2 coats once every year and wax every 2 months.

Lone Wolf · 06-09-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil genius

It's not a wax, it's polish/sealant. I've used it for 23 years. I really like it.
I put 2 coats once every year and wax every 2 months.

What prep work should be done before using it?

CTScott · 06-09-2009, 02:14 PM

I used to use it. My cousin who owns a body shop always swore by it. Now, I personally like the Meguiar's products better. I think they perform just as well and are easier to work with.

DerFlosser · 06-09-2009, 08:17 PM

JetSeal 109 and you'll never look back

evil genius · 06-10-2009, 01:54 AM

Some will think this is excessive but this is what I do.

1. wash with strong mix of car wash detergent or dawn.
2. clay bar
3. wash with normal mix of car wash detergent
4. Polish/Seal - Liquid Glass 1st coat and cure
5. Polish/Seal - Liquid Glass 2nd coat and cure
6. Apply a good synthetic wax that does not stain trim.
7. Apply a good carnauba (Swissvax, Zymol carbon, Pinnacle, etc.)
8. Apply 2nd coat of carnauba.

I guess that just a good wash will be enough prep for the Liquid Glass.

I just like doing things a certain way. Whatever you choose to do, good luck.

jinxor · 06-15-2009, 01:15 AM

That list you have got there evil is really detail...
please post some pics of before/ after of that amount of work

evil genius · 06-15-2009, 03:35 AM

A lot of people say I'm crazy when they find out I waste a day, sometimes 2, just to detail my cars. Then they say I'm stupid when they see me detailing crevices, logos, seams, etc. with a old tooth brush and Q-tips.

I doubt anyone would be able to tell a difference between my detailing and their own, but I'll try to get some pics up in a couple of weeks.

andaconda · 06-15-2009, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil genius

A lot of people say I'm crazy when they find out I waste a day, sometimes 2, just to detail my cars. Then they say I'm stupid when they see me detailing crevices, logos, seams, etc. with a old tooth brush and Q-tips.

I doubt anyone would be able to tell a difference between my detailing and their own, but I'll try to get some pics up in a couple of weeks.

Nothing worse than seeing a nice shine on the car, and then looking at a seam or window seal that has white residue in it.
I'm with you evil -- there is no easy way out.
I did my sedan for the second time this Saturday. It took 5 hours from start to finish. Then on Sunday I went back over it with q-tips and tooth picks for another hour or so. I guess I'm anal retentive, and am getting worse as I age.

evil genius · 06-15-2009, 01:00 PM

good to know that I am not alone. OCD car detail club.

andaconda · 06-15-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil genius

good to know that I am not alone. OCD car detail club.

What is "OCD?"

DerFlosser · 06-15-2009, 09:33 PM

Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder. I still have yet to meet somebody as bad as myself when it comes to detailing cars and cleaning cars. I considered doing high end cars on the side privately but did not want the liability in the event that something happened.

andaconda · 06-16-2009, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DerFlosser

Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder.

Oh, I understand...

Going to do the wife's car this weekend, and it has a lot of crevices, seams and body parts. Don't think I'll use Meguairs wax this time - too much white chalk left over. How about TurtleWax Ice polish? Any recommendations?

IllusionX · 06-16-2009, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by CTScott

I used to use it. My cousin who owns a body shop always swore by it. Now, I personally like the Meguiar's products better. I think they perform just as well and are easier to work with.

I have tried Meguiar's Gold Class. I did not like how short time it lasts. In around 3 months, it's all gone

gokartride · 06-17-2009, 01:52 PM

I've been using Klasse products for a while....no white residue.

06-09-2009, 04:07 AM	#1
Lone Wolf Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Southwestern Ontario Posts: 9	Liquid glass? Anyone have any experiance using liquid glass on their Yaris? Have any pictures? Thinking of ordering some, its very expensive but I hear it does wonders. __________________

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hasher22 Look mum no stars!! Drives: Toyota Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Sydney Posts: 1,469	that a afterwash wax? If so get turtle ice wax..... __________________

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06-09-2009, 12:20 PM	#3
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	It's not a wax, it's polish/sealant. I've used it for 23 years. I really like it. I put 2 coats once every year and wax every 2 months.

06-09-2009, 02:14 PM	#5
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	I used to use it. My cousin who owns a body shop always swore by it. Now, I personally like the Meguiar's products better. I think they perform just as well and are easier to work with.

06-09-2009, 08:17 PM	#6
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	JetSeal 109 and you'll never look back

06-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#7
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	Some will think this is excessive but this is what I do. 1. wash with strong mix of car wash detergent or dawn. 2. clay bar 3. wash with normal mix of car wash detergent 4. Polish/Seal - Liquid Glass 1st coat and cure 5. Polish/Seal - Liquid Glass 2nd coat and cure 6. Apply a good synthetic wax that does not stain trim. 7. Apply a good carnauba (Swissvax, Zymol carbon, Pinnacle, etc.) 8. Apply 2nd coat of carnauba. I guess that just a good wash will be enough prep for the Liquid Glass. I just like doing things a certain way. Whatever you choose to do, good luck.

06-15-2009, 03:35 AM	#9
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	A lot of people say I'm crazy when they find out I waste a day, sometimes 2, just to detail my cars. Then they say I'm stupid when they see me detailing crevices, logos, seams, etc. with a old tooth brush and Q-tips. I doubt anyone would be able to tell a difference between my detailing and their own, but I'll try to get some pics up in a couple of weeks.

06-15-2009, 01:00 PM	#11
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	good to know that I am not alone. OCD car detail club.

06-15-2009, 09:33 PM	#13
DerFlosser Drives: Yaris Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 355	Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder. I still have yet to meet somebody as bad as myself when it comes to detailing cars and cleaning cars. I considered doing high end cars on the side privately but did not want the liability in the event that something happened.

06-17-2009, 01:52 PM	#16
gokartride Drives: 2009 Yaris 3-Door Liftback Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 213	I've been using Klasse products for a while....no white residue.