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Great question. There is a lot of research going on as we speak. Basically batteries can either be disposed of, recycled, or reused. This article does a good job of going over the challenges of each of these. A great potential use of older EV batteries is to give them a second life and use...

But that is where the huge battery capacity of an EV comes in very handy. If you use the battery just to run seat heaters and occasionally the heater, you can do this for several days before the battery would be depleted. Some people do have solar power and a Tesla power wall, which will...

One of the best Rush songs ever! Re the concern about blackouts, keep in mind that gas pumps don't work during blackouts. Recently, there have been gas shortages due to the cyber-ransom pipeline shutdown plus a shortage of gas truck drivers. If you drive an EV, you never have to worry about...

I have driven a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance since 12-18, so I speak from personal experience. Also, FYIW, I am not a Tesla "fan boy". I appreciate its pluses but also acknowledge some of the negatives. While the development of both EV's and the charging infrastructure have a long way to go...

Like many parts of the country, I am heading into a very hot weekend with temps north of 100 degrees. I store all of my detailing products in my non-air conditioned garage. Can waxes, sealants, and ceramic sprays handle the heat? I ask because I have a ceramic-infused waterless wash (I won't...

Mike posted recommendations on how to remove sap recently. I believe he suggested that you put some hand sanitizer on top of the tree sap and that you let it dwell for several minutes before you attempt to remove it. Of course, you want to apply it in the shade on cool paint.

My all-time favorite waterless wash is Meguiars D115 Express Wash and Wax. I love the way it cleans and glosses up the paint. The paint feels super slick and the scent is so pleasant it is addictive. Here is a thorough review on Autogeek from 2013: Review & How-To: Meguiar's D115 Rinsefree...

I completely agree with you that drying is often the culprit in inducing scratches and is often overlooked. Many people focus on proper washing techniques and forget to consider how drying may actually induce scratches and swirls. To reduce scratches induced during the drying process, you can...

That used to be an issue with the first PPF that came out a decade ago. The most recent PPF from the major manufacturers are more advanced and should not yellow over time. And if it does yellow, PPF usually comes with a substantial warranty that covers premature yellowing. I got a full-car...

I agree with you that alcohol will remove a lot of tree sap, but it may not remove sap that has been on the paint a long time and has hardened. The reason hand sanitizer may be better for hardened tree sap is that it allows for longer dwell time. Straight alcohol will evaporate very quickly...

My understanding is that while ceramic coatings are scratch resistant, they are not scratch proof. A coating will help reduce scratches but will not guarantee 100% protection. So even with a coating you still have to use proper equipment and technique to minimize the chances of inducing...

I remember Mike posted a helpful thread about this previously. I believe the key is to use hand sanitizer AND to let it dwell for several minutes before removing it. Since you are going to leave it on the paint for several minutes, you want to make sure to apply when the paint is cool, perhaps...

I noticed on my bottle of Mckees 37 N-914, there is a "paint prep" dilution strength of 8 to 1. Does going over the paint with N-914 successfully remove sealants and waxes?

That's a helpful and healthy perspective for me to consider. Thank you!

Here is another option: Mckees37 Coating Prep Auto Wash "A regular auto wash is not strong enough to cut through thick layers of filth and road film. McKee’s 37 Coating Prep Auto Wash and its alkaline formula cuts through road film, saving you time and effort as you wash the vehicle. What’s...

Thanks for the recommendations, everyone. I use Griots Garage 3-in-1 spray wax as my main form of protection. Does it make sense to use a waterless wash that contains SiO2 on top of GG 3-in-1? Or is that mainly formulated for cars with a ceramic coating?

I am looking for one of each. Some days I want one that is super quick and washes and protects in one step. Other days I like one that just cleans and I can then apply a spray wax in a separate step. Thank you.

I am a big fan of rinseless and waterless washes. My questions today are focused on choosing a new waterless wash. My favorite waterless wash up until now has been Meguiars D115 Express Wash and Wax. I love how well it cleans, the gloss it leaves behind, and the scent is addictive. But the...

Many years ago, I used to use Collinite 845 and 915 exclusively. But I remember trying (and not always succeeding) to avoid getting it on black trim. So to use these Collinite waxes, you should use a separate trim protectant and then use the 845 or 915 on the paint. One really great thing about...

Does pretreating the paint with Optimum Power Clean diluted 3:1 and/or adding Power Clean to the wash solution effectively remove wax and sealants?