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Fair point - GTechniq specifically mentions not to use Tax X on their coatings, so I always stayed away from it... That being said, I guess I have nothing to lose by trying... I will order some next time I buy product...

Thanks for all the responses guys Responses to some questions: I wash the vehicle weekly (I'll admit sometimes it goes to every 2 weeks during the winter, but still try for weekly). Every wash is with 2 capfuls of CarPro Reset in a small-ish amount of water (2 bucket method with grit guards)...

I Iron-X before and after winter. Does not seem to change anything with regards to water performance on the coating.

Thanks! Yes, cars were always clayed, Iron-X'd, corrected and then panel wiped before application.

Hi guys, I am a hobbiest and have ceramic coated 3 of my own cars in the past. All with GTechniq CSL+EXOv4. I have been disappointed with the longevity and performance (water beading, self cleaning, etc.) on lower vertical panels after a short time. Horizontal and above the mid-door still has...

Well at least in that case you don't have to worry about a tip anymore since the extra part is no longer discretionary. Yes, you will make the same as when he did tip, but as you said he didn't always tip so on average you will collect more. It may also be what he needs to leave on his own...

Isn't Acetone incredibly dangerous on clear coat? Not sure if I am comfortable as I know Acetone will eat clearcoat if exposed to it in sufficient quantities for a bit of time. Makes me a bit nervous... I don't think CarPro Eraser or Gtechniq Panel Wipe have any acetone content. I certainly do...

Another question for you guys - my new vehicle is arriving soon and I have already purchased bottles of CSL and EXOv4. I want to be sure to do it right this time. I forgot to order Gtechniq panel wipes during my last product order. Do you guys think I should be getting this dedicated product...

Guys, re-awakening this thread. Does anyone have any experience with CarPro Multi-X and more specifically it's level of safety for use on a ceramic coated car? I have been looking for a strong but safe APC and I like CarPro stuff generally. Heard all good things and reviews seem great, but...

Tip : The biggest enemy of detailing is swirl marks. Avoiding them requires extra attention and additional details when washing. The two-bucket method would be a good place to start (2x 5 gallon pails, each with a grit guard at the bottom). One is used to rinse your wash mitt (rub it against...

I am located in Atlantic Canada - so much worse winter road conditions than Toronto and much more road salt, etc. I did a CSL application on my brand new Volvo XC90 in December. I've noticed the water beading performance on the lower panels is not great compared to the hood, above the belt...

Ordered CSL and EXOv4 for my next ride when it shows up in May. It was mentioned above that Opti mineral deposit remover could be safely used on a coating as it's acidic instead of an alkaline to chemically remove road grime and other contaminants? Does everybody agree with this assessment...

Guys - I did a full wash with Reset last night (wow that stuff works well, my first time using it!). Also did a full Iron-X decontamination with some heavy elbow grease (using a soft wax applicator as to not marr the surface) to take off the orange iron spots and other stuck on contaminants. I...

Great - thanks! That looks promising. It's a bit more than I was looking to spend (especially delivered in Canada) but looks very promising. I love Griot's garage products.

Hi all, I have 2 white cars - have already coated one and only ended up with 1 small high spot that I missed. I would like better lighting for when I apply to my second vehicle this spring. What is an affordable light for a hobbyist that only does his own vehicles? I do not want to spend the...