looking to raise the bar

Take a look at optimum products. They have quickly become my favorites.

The entire 3d / HD line up fits the bill. Great value, excellent products, user friendly, great polishes etc.

3D Professional Detailing Products, HD car care, 3D HD

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A product I wouldn't be without is P21s Total Auto Wash (TAW). I can use it on multiple places to safely get quality results. I mix it in quantity at 1:10 (with distilled) and then break it down to 1:20 or 1:30 (Even at 1:30 it safely cleans Traffic film thoroughly with minimum effort).

A cleaner that works on the toughest messes in a safe manner is a valuable tool for a detailer.

Duragloss, in my experience, offers some great value for the lower costs. From a business perspective I look for lower cost but higher effectiveness. I also buy in bulk for the highest turnover products I use thus lowering my per use costs.
I also agree with cstmsprty on 3D/HD products .

I've also looked at my operations from a "movement efficiency" perspective and use a cart to minimize as many unnecessary non working walk arounds as much as possible.

I know, Bill, these are not directly addressing your great questions but just some personal things I've looked at to reduce costs and maximize efficiencies.

Bill1234 said:

I tried HD adapt and loved it for how it finished down with minimal dust. However,in their lineup it served little purpose when discontinued

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HD Cut and HD Polish are top notch products. That said I still prefer M101 for heavy cut, Ultimate Compound for medium cut and M205 for polishing.

Optimum products, Poor Boys, 3M HD line are all good products.