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In terms of presoaking a vehicle using a foam cannon, here are some soaps that are almost completely useless at breaking down dirt and traffic film. The guy doing these tests tried using an APC (D101) and even tried using a degreaser (Meguiar's Super Degreaser) which had virtually no effect...

Mike, Thanks for posting this article. I can't imagine how much time it took you between demonstrating the product, photographing the results, and explaining to all of us dumb dumbs the benefits to using a product like this. I generally ask this question every time a new cleaner wax is...

If you're planning on using a sealant/wax I personally recommend using either HD Speed or Blackfire 1-step. They both finish better than most finishing polishes on the market. HD Polish+ is a very good finishing polish to use on soft paint and isn't very aggressive. Also, Scholl Concepts S30+...

This may be a dumb question, but I'd love to see someone test the actual cleaning ability of a rinseless wash (especially when used as a presoak) to determine if one actually cleans better than another. If you presoak a section with D114, presoak a section with N-914, and presoak a section...

IMO the best thing you can do is use a non-staining spray wax/sealant/hybrid like Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax, D156, or Optimum Car Wax directly over that rubber trim to see if it removes what I assume are water spots. I only end up applying WETS to my trucks plastic and rubber trim about twice a...

HD Metal finishes amazing and is the easiest metal polish to wipe off that I've used. Better finish than Optimum Metal Polish but optimum is a bit more aggressive and also leaves behind protection. FYI, Both of these metal polishes are EXTREMELY runny/watery formulations which you may not like...

Wolfgang Uber (3oz per gallon of distilled water) & 245gsm edgeless microfiber terry towel works incredible for both interior and exterior glass cleaning & maintenance. The biggest thing for exterior glass IME is claying and polishing with a non-oily polish. I prefer HD Polish+ For heavy...

That's a good question. No I did not. I rinsed the brush prior to starting the mckee's side and once I sprayed the M37 APC+ over the entire right side of the running boards I started my stop watch and scrubbed for 30 seconds. After 30 seconds I mopped up the dirty cleaner then went and rinsed...

RippyD, I'm really enjoying all of your testing. You are certainly asking all the right questions. Thanks for sharing man!

I typically start with Mckee's Hi-Intensity APC+ diluted @ 10:1 with a soft boars hair brush just because on older running boards like these I like to use the least aggressive method first. It's mostly just dirt and grime on those running boards which Hi-Intensity APC+ is typically more than...

I've had a different experience with Hi-Intensity APC+ than Eldo, BUT they are SO similar in performance I completely understand how guys would just stick with D101. In my experience, D101 works better on cloth seats and carpets while M37 Hi-Intensity APC+ provides an edge in cleaning ability...

Thanks for the response Nick. It makes sense that there would be some fluctuation to offset the cost of raw materials. I had no clue that the surfactants, compounds, and other raw materials used to make APC's were so ungodly expensive! I've mentioned several times that I think it's cool...

I hate doing mobile jobs for that very reason. Everytime I do a mobile job it seems like I always have to spend an additional 15-20 minutes cleaning all the dirt off my extension cords, polishers, buckets, etc. before I ever bring it back into my shop. Sometime I wonder if it would be...

I think the point is that there are certain AIO's like HD Speed & BF One-step that have the potential to finish as good or better than even the finest finishing polishes on the market. IMO, HD Speed & BF 1-step could easily be considered both an "AIO" as well as a "Jeweling Wax"

You're absolutely right.

You're right. But in this situation the "cheaper alternative" is the same product. This $10 price increase to $40 per gallon sold individually doesn't affect me at all because the price for the 2 gallons hasn't increased a single cent.

he used the carpro gloss pad

A gallon of M37 Hi-Intensity APC+ has ALWAYS been $29.99 and the combo pack was $49.99 NOW the price for a gallon of M37 Hi-Intensity APC+ is $39.99 Mckee's 37 has increased the price of nearly ALL their gallon size chemicals by $3-$7 which makes sense and I assume is attributed to supply and...

In mt shop I use a cart for my chemicals, brushes, and towels, but when I'm polishing a car I always sit my polisher on the floor (pad face up). I sweep and mop my epoxy floors after every single detail and I don't have employees so I'm able to keep the floors extremely clean. That said, If I...

All rupes pads work well with the Rupes system, but there are some durability issues IME, especially with the green & blue foam. Unlike the B&S uro-tec maroon pads which are extremely durable when used with both solvent based and water based compounds, the rupes green pads in particular have a...