What is Polyglaze Liquid Polish, and where should you use it?
Polyglaze Liquid Polish is a car polish that provides instant shine and a long lasting finish without hard rubbing or buffing. It is suitable for use on all vehicles and comes in 500mL bottles.
The thing to understand before you start — and it is unusual enough that it catches people out — is that this polish is applied to a wet car, not a dry one. You wash the vehicle, hose it off, and then apply the polish while the panels are still wet. That is the opposite of the wash-dry-polish sequence most people expect, and getting it wrong is the main reason a job with this product goes badly.
Technical specification
| Property | Typical result |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Viscous white liquid |
| Specific gravity | 0.98 – 1.05 |
| Odour | Mild vanilla odour |
| Pack size | 500mL bottle |
| Application | Suitable for use on all vehicles |
| Shipping / dangerous goods | Not restricted |
These figures are indicative data from the product's technical data sheet and are not intended for the preparation of specifications.
What "no hard rubbing or buffing" actually means for the job
Traditional paste polishes are applied dry, allowed to haze, then buffed off with effort. The effort is the point of that system — the buffing is what removes the residue and brings up the gloss. Selleys states this product needs neither hard rubbing nor buffing, and the wet application method is why.
Applying to a wet panel does two things. The water spreads the polish thinly and evenly instead of it grabbing in one spot, and it keeps the product mobile so it never gets to the stage where it has to be worked off. The viscous white liquid in the bottle is dispensed onto the cloth rather than onto the paint, so the cloth meters it out rather than you having to spread a puddle.
The single instruction that carries the whole method is the limitation: do not let the product self-dry on the surface. If it dries in place, you are back to hard buffing, and you may be left with a residue that is more work to remove than the polishing was. This is why the directions specify one panel at a time, and why they specify a cool, shaded area — sun and heat dry a panel far faster than you can work across it.
A specific gravity of 0.98 to 1.05 is around the density of water, which fits a product designed to blend into a wet film rather than sit on top of the paint as a heavy layer.
Where to use it
The stated application is straightforward: suitable for use on all vehicles. It is a paintwork polish, applied panel by panel over the whole car.
How to apply it
- Wash the vehicle in a cool, shaded area, then hose it off. Both parts matter. Shade keeps the panels cool so the product cannot flash-dry, and the wash gets the grit off before you start moving a cloth around on the paint.
- Leave the vehicle wet. Do not dry it — the wet surface is what makes the no-buffing method work.
- Pour the product onto a microfibre cloth, not directly onto the panel.
- Apply to one panel at a time, wiping over the surface.
- Use a clean microfibre cloth for the final wipe off to bring up the instant shine.
Working one panel at a time is not a suggestion about neatness — it is what keeps the product from drying before you have wiped it off. On a warm day, a bonnet is about as much area as you should commit to before the final wipe.
Limitations — what to avoid
- Do not let the product self-dry on the surface. This is the manufacturer's stated limitation. Work in the shade, on a wet car, one panel at a time, and finish each panel before moving on.
Safety and storage
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Use in a well ventilated area.
- Wash your hands after use, and before eating, drinking or smoking.
For storage, keep it in a cool, dry, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from foodstuffs, and make sure the bottle is tightly sealed when not in use. It is classified as not restricted for shipping and dangerous goods purposes.
Common questions about Polyglaze Liquid Polish
Do I apply it to a wet or a dry car?
Wet. Wash the vehicle, hose it off, and leave it wet before applying the polish. This is central to how the product works.
Do I pour it onto the panel or onto the cloth?
Onto the cloth. The directions specify pouring the product onto a microfibre cloth and then wiping the surface.
Do I have to buff it off?
No — the product is specified as requiring no hard rubbing or buffing. The final step is a wipe off with a clean microfibre cloth.
What happens if it dries on the paint?
That is the one thing the data sheet tells you not to allow. Keep the car wet, work in the shade and do one panel at a time so it never gets the chance.
Can I do it in the sun?
No. Wash and polish in a cool, shaded area, as the directions state.
What cloth should I use?
A microfibre cloth for application, and a clean microfibre cloth for the final wipe off. Selleys sells one in the same range — see the Polyglaze Microfibre Cloth.
What size does it come in?
500mL bottles.
Can I use it on any car?
It is stated as suitable for use on all vehicles.
What does it look and smell like?
A viscous white liquid with a mild vanilla odour.
How should I store it?
In a cool, dry, well ventilated area out of direct sunlight, away from foodstuffs, with the bottle tightly sealed.
Should I wash the car with something in particular first?
The directions just say to wash the vehicle in a cool, shaded area and hose it off. Polyglaze Wash & Wax is the wash in the same range.
Is there a quicker product for between polishes?
Yes — Polyglaze Spray Wax is described as a detailer for maintaining shine between polishes, and it has its own directions and limits.
What is Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish?
Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish is a premium car care product that gives your car an instant shine and long-lasting finish with no hard rubbing or buffing required. It is very easy to use: simply apply, allow to dry and wipe off.
What size does Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish come in?
Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish comes in a 500mL bottle.
What are the directions for using Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish?
1. Wash the vehicle in a cool shaded area. 2. Leave the vehicle wet. 3. Apply the product with a microfiber cloth one panel at a time. 4. Use a clean cloth for the final wipe.
What does Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish look like and smell like?
It is a viscous white liquid with a mild vanilla odour.
What is the specific gravity (SG) of Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish?
The specific gravity of Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish is 0.98 – 1.05.
What safety precautions should be taken when using Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish?
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and use the product in a well-ventilated area.
Are there any limitations to using Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish?
Yes, avoid contact with skin and eyes, use in a well-ventilated area, and do not allow the product to self-dry on the surface.
How should Selleys Polyglaze Liquid Polish be stored?
According to the knowledge base, it should be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight, kept away from foodstuffs, and the bottle should be tightly sealed when not in use.