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Thanks Mike. These articles actually answered several questions I had about Coatings!

On the last one I used around 8 of the large Carpro Microfiber rags. I used very little reload and it was the first time I tried Reload after a Coating. I only have applied Reload about 5-6 months after the Coating. I knew the directions called for it so I decided to give it a try. Think it...

I've detailed cars now for several years and just recently have decided to try a few Coatings. I've mostly used the Carpro CQuartz and recently tried the Uk 3.0 Version. Before applying the coating I used the Carpro Essence and followed that with the Eraser just to make sure. I've done several...

I have on several vehicles. For some reason Subarus seem to be the worst. Not sure why. We live in areas with lots of pine trees and every year I get several that Pine Sap has etched.

Great post and thanks for the updates. Carpro is the only coatings I've used in years. Always seem to last. Keep the updates coming.

Without seeing pictures it's hard to say what all might need to be done with the paint. Pine sap will etch through the clearcoat and often cannot be corrected with most details. In the past I have used Stoner Tarminator and a plastic razor blade to remove the pine sap. This will oftentimes...

I did last several months. I live in the Western NC Mountains and the vehicles set out all the time. It's not a bad wax at all. I've used several other Zymol products in the past with really good success.

I have used Zymol Titanium on several vehicles with good results. The wax is very easy to put on easy to remove and leaves a great finish. I did not last as long as I hoped it would. For some reason the wax has turned a little grainy in the container but smooths out as soon as it goes on the...

I would clay the areas then you will have to polish and wax after you have clayed. That most likely will smooth the area back up.

I was looking to apply a coating to a Battleship Gray F-150. The finish appears to be a matte type finish. I normally use the Carpro Quartz Coating. What would be the best coating for this color of vehicle. This is my first detail for this color of vehcile. I know that the color is becoming...

No it does not. Engines always take me a long time. I some times will do a quick wipe down if the vehicle is not in bad shape, but not a full engine detail.

I've tried just about every brand there is and for the price GTechniq G5 Water Repellent Coating is as good or better then any other. It really works and last a couple months in pretty rough NC Mountain weather. My first experience with it was on my personal truck going to the lake. It came a...

Wolfgang! Probably the best sealant I've used.

Great thread!

Welcome from NC

I have tried numerous sealants. In my opinion WG is about as good as it gets for a really slick finish. Menzerna is a close second. For the price it's hard to beat Poorboys. WG is my favorite of all that I've tried.

Master Blaster is the only way to go. I use it on every detail. Great tool.

I normally use Poorboys Glass cleaner and at least two clean microfiber window rags. I have tried the Pinnacle Window cleaner with Sealant and do not like it at all. The sealant seems not to last long at all, even shorter than Rain-X. Not real impressed with it.

Wolfgang Sealant is a great product and leaves a really nice slick finish. I often top it with Blackfire Midnight Sun and it really shines and last. In between waxing you can use a spray detailer to help maintain the wax. Not sure if you meant in the initial post that you were going to do a...

Spray the paint with a last step detailing spray like Poorboys Quick Detailer or any brand that you have. This will help in removing the dried on wax.