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I have this already. The initial gloss level is fantastic but I find that after 1-2 washes that gloss is gone (even though overall protection still remains). I know I ranked durability third but for the gloss to go so quickly is kind of a letdown.

Thank you for this reply and I look forward to seeing your results with Poly Seal. Do you have any photos of Moonlight on your RAV4? The more I research coatings the less inclined I am to buy into the multi-step process with coatings and toppers. I'm all for the benefits of Si02, but to me it...

I'm zeroing in on these choices: TAC System Moonlight, Xtreme Solutions Poly Seal, or Power Lock. My priorities are (in order): 1. Gloss 2. Dirt repellency 3. Durability 4. Hydrophobicity

I saw your original thread, beautiful car, beautiful color, and great work. In this case I think the pure wax performance might be masked by the drying agent.

Very nice work. You also did well dealing with all of that black trim being in the way of where you want to run your DA polisher.

I know CQUK3.0 is good but with so many other things that have come out (and that are sold here) I was just a little surprised there weren't more different recommendations.

Cquartz UK 3.0 seems to be the popular go-to around here which I guess I was a little surprised about given all of the coatings on the market now. It's on my short list after reading the responses. jmorlan, my vehicle lives outside as one garage bay houses my S2000 and the other yard equipment...

Does anyone have experience with Xtreme Solutions Poly-Seal polymer sealant? POLY-SEAL HYBRID POLYMER SPRAY SEALANT | Xtreme Solutions I've been watching tons of Apex Detailing videos lately and this caught my eye. It seems to have outstanding gloss, good hydrophobicity, and really impressive...

I see it now, it's not carnauba flake cream it's part of the carnauba arts family.

It's xDrive. I looked and didn't see blue carnauba flake cream, I saw black, white, and red. They make interesting claims for longevity and chemical resistance for a wax.

No performance options and none needed IMO. It's bonkers fast and grips very well for what it is. CQuartz is popular for a reason, it's a proven entity. I'm certainly considering it.

Btw I have some factory installed swirls so I'll be polishing with Menzerna SF4500 before I do this eventual LSP.

I'm sure that looks beautiful when it's done. A 3 month interval without the cleaning ability of a coating does seem like a lot as we enter 2020 (who would've thought that a few years ago).

I actually have both already and that's a possibility.

Really nice job and write up on the Impala. I'll look forward to your first update. You're right, the timing will work out well. Cquartz Lite will be a candidate. I like the idea or removing high spots with more product.

Last month I got a new M340i in Portimao Blue (very happy with the color). Right now, since it's winter and I can't do a full detail process because I'd have to work outside, I'm washing regularly and applying Optimum Instant Detailer and Gloss Enhancer while trying to figure out what to apply...

^ even now, wash water gets them mostly clean. But as you point out, in NJ the wheels see a wide temp range, salt, and the car in question is a BMW X5.

Is the pH of Full Effect wheel cleaner much different? I just got a 6 pack as part of a pre-Christmas order I placed and would hate to waste it. For me a 6 pack is like a 3 year supply. For wheel cleaning I use a Meguiar's wheel brush, Speedmaster wheel brush, and microfiber wash mitt. I'm...

I live in NJ so the wheels see warm temps, cold temps, rain, and some salt in the winter months. Soap and water still get the wheels clean but water doesn't bead like it did before and like I said there is some brake dust that accumulates on the barrel of the front wheels. I wouldn't say the...

Does anyone know if Pinnacle Black Label Diamond Wheel Coating can stand up to Sonax Full Effect wheel cleaner? It seems to me the coating is starting to break down after 5 months and there is some brake/road dirt on the barrels that I can no longer remove with just wash soap and water. Will...