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We are comparing apples to oranges here.

As someone who installs coatings, let me break it down: 1. Most of you forget we are but a very very very small percentage of car owners who are well versed in detailing. My average customer merely washes properly and goes. For these people, coatings do in fact make maintanence very easy. 2...

You'll be fine. Just spray on a cool wheel, agitate quick, and rinse well. Work one wheel at a time to be safe and wear proper PPE.

Hello from outside Charlotte!

Do not dilute an iron remover unless they specify to!! Buying in bulk will save you money. Remember, chemicals cost money. You need to know your costs in order to price your details accordingly.

Ive always been a "pure shampoo" kind of guy if I 2 bucket wash. What is your current LSP?

Bob has a great suggestion. I`ve used HD Speed on them with a black foam pad before to "polish" them. Then a good wax/sealant/ or strip and ceramic coat makes them easier to clean and stay shiny.

It`s important to remember the wind chill factor as well. Even though it may be 30 degrees, it can be a bit cooler under a car port and factor in even cooler with the wind. I usually error on the side of caution. If its so cold where you are struggling to wash your car, just wait for it to warm...

Negative. Steam is an absolute amazing tool for exteriors as well. There are guys washing cars with steamers, though I don't agree with that. Anywho. I use mine constantly, especially being a rinseless detailer. I steam around badging and grilles, steam clean calipers and suspension when doing...

This. I remember the first time I held a Rupes Yellow Polishing pad. I was like "No way in hell will this hard thing finish down." But it did and softens up.

Welcome Trucker Bob, I learned to detail on big rigs and enjoy them. I used to detail show trucks when I lived in Louisiana. Have you ever used a polisher before? I will say that if you have the time you can commit, polishing and applying a ceramic coating will be a huge benefit in keeping...

This response brings up a point I forgot to make. Synergy. When I actually top, I use something designed to work together. So I only put Reload on top or CQuartz coatings and Opti Seal on top of Opti Coat Pro line coatings.

Why do we feel the need to top our precious wax job with a spray wax or quick detailer? Why must we top that oh so amazing sealant with a wax, spray wax, or quick detailer? So why not top a coating? Thing is.....you do not have to top a coating. Here is where I actually use a "topper" on a...

I spent 7 years in Syracuse, NY. I don't miss this sight at all. Coating will definitely make clean up easier and protect your finish.

Some of my combos I use weekly: Meguiars M205 + Meguiars Finishing Pad - cutting Optimum Hyper Polish + orange optimum waffle pad - one step correction HD Polish + black or green Buff N Shine foam - finishing polish or one step correction HD Speed + green or black foam Buff N Shine pads -...

This. Super easy and you can literally protect the paint, glass, and wheels at the same time. I would wash, clay, wash, Hydr02 if it needs claying. Baggie test will be deciding factor.

Steamers are amazing. I use mine constantly. Be very careful around electronic control buttons, especially window controls. And especially Ford ones.

What Red said. Im sure I speak for all Finest installers when I say that we polish the head and taillights and coat as well as part of the Finest package. And $1235 is a good price for what you were quoted.

Huge misinformation there man, just saying. OP, I hope you read Zach`s post. I`ll add to it. Preparation is key. The better the paint looks before application, the better the end result. Please be educated on how you take care of your car. This is a huge factor in longevity. I have...

The PE-8 is a great tool. You have to drastically step down your pad and polish combo however. For example, I mostly use the 1" & 2" black and green foam pads with Optimum Hyper Polish to cut and HD Polish to finish. It rarely goes above speed 2. Also, be aware of how much pressure you're...