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Will the PC backing plates fit the Griot's Garage polisher? The GG seems to have plenty of power for the 6.5" pads I am using. I need some smaller pads for the tighter spaces though and was thinking of getting one of the smaller backing plates for those sections until I can justify getting...

Any chance of seeing an archive of the Optimum session? I had to leave during it and was not able to see the application of the new Opti-Coat and would love to see it.

Chris, can you go straight from a finishing polish (like Wolfgang Final Glaze) straight to OC or do you have to do a wipe-down first? We noticed that in the demo today, they went straight from polish to OC with just a damp towel wipe in between. Some have recommended doing a full IPA wipe in...

Optimum Car Wax seems very similar to Z8 to me. I use them interchangeably at the moment. I think OCW leaves behind a little more protection.

I am hoping to do at least one of my vehicles with either CQuartz or Opti-Coat (maybe one of each) when it warms up some more. They both have to be applied to a clean surface with no waxes, oils, etc. Since they completely lock in your paint, you are supposed to polish prior to applying. Do...

If you haven't already, watch the video on the Reload page: Reload Spray It is almost mesmerizing watching the beads link up and roll off the paint. The APC test near the end of the video is pretty incredible. I have been reading about this product on other detailing forums, but it seemed...

I have enjoyed reading your posts about your process. When I use ONR on my own vehicles, I also do something similar for the wheels/tires. On a street-driven vehicle that never goes off road or for more than a couple of weeks without a wash, it seems to work fine. Don't let a few naysayers...

Have you ever tried any of the other "waterless" wash products? Opti-Clean, Ultimate Waterless, DP Waterless?

Thanks for the info. I didn't want to start with the M101 since it seems a little more difficult to use from what I have read. Now, if the weather around here will ever warm up!

I received a new Griot's Garage DA buffer (with the long cord) for Christmas. I also purchased the Wolfgang Swirl Remover Combo, some new microfiber towels for wiping off polish, and two each of the Hydrotech Cyan, Tangerine, and Red 6.5" pads (the Autogeek Christmas special). My 1988 Chevy...

It took me about six months to get to the point where I fully trust ONR. I started with the 32 oz bottle on my BMW 335i that was going back off lease in January. It worked great on the paint, but the typical BMW brake dust was almost impossible to clean without wheel cleaner (P21S) and a hose...

I have been a Zaino user for years, ever since I was a judge at a show and the one that won best appearance had a shine like nothing I had seen. He used Zaino of course. My daily driver full detail is clay, ZAIO, Z6, and then ZCS. I get 5-6 months of beading out of that combination if I top...

My Infiniti G37 has a Ventureshield Clear Bra covering the front end and mirrors. The hot weather and crazy bug outbreaks over the past few weeks have left me with some bug stains on the protected areas that I cannot get out with standard washing or the Pinnacle Bug Scrub that I normally use...

Infiniti is dropping it on the 2010 models, so it looks like the experiment is over.