Recent content by joebruin77

I love Cancoat's gloss and hydrophobics, but it always felt "grabby" to me - definitely not a slick coating. So I like to add a topper that adds some slickness. I am also a huge fan of ADS Amplify. Two other products that I have used on top of Cancoat to add some slickness are TEC-582 and...

I have a nearly 6-year old, 2018 Tesla Model 3. It is parked outside 24/7, including many hours each day of direct, hot socal sunshine. The headlights and the rest of the car were covered with Xpel PPF immediately after I took delivery. Nearly 6 years later, the headlights look brand new. I...

All 3 of those rinseless washes are great and I certainly would not buy Hero or any other wash until I used them up. One thing I like about Hero more than Duragloss 932 and Absolute is that I do find that with both Duragloss and Absolute, it takes more time and effort to stir and dissolve the...

I am a big fan of rinseless washes and have tried most of them. While the advice to not get too caught up in the flavor of the month is very wise, I can tell you that I have tried ADS Hero and it is actually my new favorite rinseless wash. It cleans really well, is very slick and has lots of...

Thanks for the great review. I have used Absolute and the "gloppiness" is not really an issue for me. It just requires that you spend an extra 20-30 seconds mixing it compared to other rinseless washes. It reminds me of Duragloss 932 Rinseless Wash in its thick viscosity. I will be curious to...

I completely agree. I have a 1-gallon Chapin garden sprayer that I bought at Home Depot for $20. I use it for exactly that same purpose of rinsing off wheels and tires when I don't have access to a hose. It works great and holds a lot more water than my smaller iK sprayer. You definitely want...

Does anyone have any experience with Technician's Choice One Step Ceramic Polish (TEC 581)? I like the idea of using a polish that does not require an IPA panel wipe before applying a ceramic coating. The other option I am considering is Dr. Beasley's NSP 45. I love TEC 582 ceramic detailer...

I personally prefer only water-based tire dressings. Solvent-based dressings last longer, but in my experience they often end up attracting dirt after a while and then are really difficult to clean off the tire. I used to use Chemical Guys VRP (I don't like Chemical Guys products in general...

My current and preferred products to clean and protect my Xpel PPF are the relatively new Armour Detail Supply line. ADS Ceramic Spray Sealant is my base protection which I apply once every 6 months. I do weekly rinseless washes using ADS Hero, which is my new favorite rinseless wash. And I...

Thank you for posting your very thorough review. I am also a big fan of Absolute. I also found that it cleaned well, provided a lot of lubrication, and smells amazing. In fact, one day while I was out washing my car with Absolute, my neighbor walking by made a comment about how good my car wash...

I once contacted Xpel customer support to ask them how to remove tape adhesive residue that was stuck to PPF. They recommended a product called Rapid Remover Adhesive Remover. I think you can order it on Amazon. It is designed to remove adhesive residue off of decals, vinyl wraps, and PPF. One...

Has anyone tried Armour Detail Supply's new interior detail spray Pilot? It is a pH neutral cleaner that also provides some protection. Just curious what people think about it.

I just tried Armour Detail Supply Hero for the first time yesterday. I thought it was one of the best rinseless washes I have ever used. Great cleaning power, lots of slickness and lubrication, and an addictive scent. A really great user experience. Even though it contains some SiO2 to...

I am one of those that recently tried Armour Detail Supply Amplify and was very impressed. I highly recommend it. I also like TEC 582 and Xtreme Solutions Topper. I have wanted to try NV boost. My only gripe about it is the price. Once I find a product I like, I like to buy it by the gallon...

Looks like Griot's Garage just came out with a new ceramic liquid wax. Anyone try it yet? I'm thinking of ordering some. Thanks, Joe