Hey great question....
Anyone that has read any volume of my posts over the last 20+ years has seen me type three words over and over again, here they are,
- Abrasive Technology
- Touch
And here's what they mean,
Abrasive Technology
Never use crap for compounds, polishes or cleaner/waxes on your car's paint. Never let anyone else use crap for compounds, polishes and cleaner/waxes on your car.
Your car's paint is thin. It is EASILY scratched. It takes hours to remove the scratches and removing the scratches means REMOVING A LITTLE PAINT. Paint is thin. Get the picture? If you see me use it in a write-up on this forum or showcase it on TV or showcase it in a class then you can trust it. I won't use crap product on my own car and I won't use crap products on other people's cars.
Touch
The word touch means just that - ANYTHING that touches your car's paint has the POTENTIAL to scratch it.
Your car's paint is thin. It is EASILY scratched. It takes hours to remove the scratches and removing the scratches means REMOVING A LITTLE PAINT. Paint is thin. Get the picture?
Only use the highest quality products your budget allows to touch your car's paint. This means compounds, polishes and cleaner/waxes and it also means wash mitts, microfiber towels and drying towels. These are the things that TOUCH your car's paint.
I wrote the below article to share how to TOUCH your car when washing it if it has a ceramic paint coat BUT the tips and techniques APPLY no matter what you use for an LSP.
How to wash a coated car - The Gentle Approach for Washing a Car by Mike Phillips
And in my opinion - the most important video and article I've written in my entire life...
- Click the link.
- Look at the pictures
- Watch the video
- Practice what I practice and teach
How, why & when to inspect your microfiber towels when detailing cars
Ha ha... I made that video with my phone. :laughing:
Hope that helps...
Or buy a silver metallic car and forget about all this stuff.