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Opinions vary on this topic, but personally I would probably prefer not to have the dealer do anything to the paint, unless you could somehow verify that the dealer's detailer does quality work. If a new vehicle is coming straight off the assembly line, one thing I'd wonder about is whether the...

How did you remove the Carmax badge?

I would suggest Klasse Cleaner/Protectant.

If time is a factor, you might want to consider the new DP paint coating, which claims to give: -excellent durability -scratch resistance -dust repellency Additionally, you can also top it with any sealant or wax. I've used WG DGPS 3.o and Klasse HGSG, and either one of them will give you a...

Several years ago Mercedes Benz was promoting its new C-coupe entry level hatchback. I received a postcard from the company with an invitation to drop by the dealership, take the vehicle for a test drive, get the card signed by the salesman, and receive a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card after...

Optimum compound II

I agree with umi's recommendations. Canon's HS series of PAS cameras will take good photos even in low light conditions. If you want to go a step up from a PAS, I'd pick the Canon S100 or S110. Those were designed to take DSLR-quality pictures with a camera that will fit in your pocket. They...

Thanks Bill, I appreciate your answer. Is DG 501 similar to 105, except with cleaning agents mixed in with the sealant? Do you apply DG 601 (Polish Bonding Agent) first, allow to haze, and then 501 on top of the haze before buffing off the combo?

Roshan, Sad to hear that. I, for one, will miss reading your posts on the forum. I assume it's so you can concentrate on school. I've wondered how you could attend dental school, study, AND detail cars, let alone contribute to the forums as much as you do. But I appreciate your posts. I've...

I've never tried Duragloss, but reading these posts has me interested. How does the Duragloss 601/105 combo compare to Collinite 845 in terms of looks, durability, and ease of use?

Thanks for your help, Bobby! I notice on the menzerna glaze product page, autogeek recommends using the Wolfgang sealant to top it off. I assume someone at autogeek has used that combination before, so it gives me some comfort in knowing the two products aren't totally incompatible. In your...

They don't appear to be rock chips. Most of them are really tiny, and you can't feel them with a fingernail. They cover the whole vehicle. The pits have not breached the colored paint (they look white because they're reflecting light from the ceiling, but if you look at them in person they're...

I was correcting the paint on my 2003 VW Jetta using Optimum Hyper Compound II with a purple Kompressor pad on a GG 6" DA on speed 6. Afterwards, I noticed small pinpoint spots that reflect light (see attachment). Upon closer inspection, I saw that they are tiny little divets in the paint...

My bottle of Collinite 845 states that it is a "detergent-proof formulation," so I doubt Dawn would do much to remove it. I haven't tried using a detergent to remove wax, but when the subject comes up, I often read people on the boards suggest Dawn. Is there a reason why that brand in...

Griot's Garage makes a pretty good adhesive remover. You might need multiple applications for stubborn goo, but the product works well.

Would someone mind explaining the difference between a "rinseless" wash and a "waterless" wash? Is one done using buckets, whereas the other spray-on, wipe off?

1. Finish Kare 425 quick detailer 2. Ultima Waterless Wash concentrate 3. Liquid Glass paint cleanser 4. Ultima Paint Guard Plus sealant 5. Ultima tire & trim guard

Has anyone tried Collinite #850 metal wax? It's supposed to be able to remove oxidation and rust. I was wondering how effective it is in accomplishing those things.

Tim, Thanks for taking the time to do this experiment, and sharing the results, which are quite informative.