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How long does the “protection” last? Like a QD?

Personally I would not buy precious metals unless it was by way of mining stocks. A precious metals ETF is a good way to go as a hedge on falling stock prices or a downturn in the economy or a natural disaster (coronavirus). I use Motif to buy stocks. There are no fees to buy stocks. The do...

Not sure the Hunt Bro’s were investing or trying to corner the market, which they found out was really dumb. I sold my silver coin collection way back then at a very good profit.

You are missing out if you don’t use Mike Phillips pre inspection checklist. Using the checklist allows you to go over the entire car and then give the customer a price. If you run into a problem area that would take a significant amount of time that would not be normal then call the customer...

I know AG uses Facebook to win friends and influence enemies (make money), but I wonder if revenue has increased by any measurable percentage since AG started it. I know this forum makes them some money as I’m a prime 4xample!

I’m assuming they don’t want any water on the coating to keep it from getting water spots. The salt should not effect the coating. If they say 2 weeks then I would wait two weeks. I would get some CarPro Reset to wash it with as a maintenance wash (after the 2 weeks). To be on the safe side...

Are you saying the installer told you there was a 2 week cure time? Call them back and ask them again. 24 hours is the norm. If you are really worried buy a bottle of IGL Premier and apply it over the coating to avoid possible waterspots.

I was on that Facebook page for a few days, but it was just too toxic for my tastes. Facebook and Twitter just seem to bring out the worst in people. I guess it’s just the anonymous factor. Ok, boomer is tossed like a hand grenade, but I am what I am.

I’ve seen a lot of this on reprints of this age and for whatever reason especially red. I could be many of the muscle cars of that era were repainted in red. Like others have said, not too much you can do about it except repaint if it really gets to you. From my experience though the paint...

Great deal. Polisher is worth at least $250 alone.

Humidity can be a larger problem than temperature. The higher the humidity, the longer the drying time. 50 degrees is about as low as I would want to go when applying a coating. Wait until Spring.

Using my “googlefu” I found some places nearby me (I live “way out”) surprisingly that use a windshield PPF. There was many pictures of expensive cars with PPF on the windshields. I guess I’ll have to call to get a price range. Strange that I never even thought this was a thing. With...

Never heard of glass specific PPF! Google here I come!

Expensive HMDI cables are a rip off. People have been falling for this forever. The only time to step up to a better cable is when you are running lengths of over 30 feet. The difference between a $5 cable and a $100 cable is $95. Monster cabled started this bs and the myth continues.

Since headlights come with clear coat already on your headlights I do not understand what would be affected by installing PPF over the clear coat. This is a new one for me. I do not see the problem. By the way pre-cut Xpel is sold here on AG.

Before we start topping SF with PBLhas anyone proved that PBLlasts longer than SF alone? I emailed the maker of SF and he said that the amount of “ceramic” substance in PBL is negligible and in his testing PBL doesn’t provide more protection than SF. If you want to extend SF use CarPro DLux to...

I’ve got two Rupes Nano’s and they both work fine in rotary and DA mode. You can’t apply too much pressure, but using a microfiber pad to cut and the yellow Rupes pad to finish works great for me. Technique (and fresh batteries).

Check Amazon. You can get a set of drill brushes cheap. They come in different colors/hardness. The green or yellow should fit the bill, or just buy both since they are so cheap and can be used for household duties as well, I use them for cleaning grout as well as tires.

FUNX650 beat me to it. Try the TW Color Magic Jet Black Polish which will (supposedly fill in light swirls and scratches and leave some protection. Turtle Wax also used to sell a “chip stick”, but as far as I can tell is no longer in stock. If you would like to support the Autogeek forum...

Buy Mike’s book on the Rupes System approach. Money well spent. And buy extra yellow Rupes pads.