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No, not JANET. I'm a helo guy. Flew helicopters on the ranges for many years.

Did a lot of flying for Nellis as a DOD contractor. Loved every minute of it!

I live in Las Vegas.

The oxidation seems to be "random" patches, fairly uniform in their appearance and most noticeable in areas frequently exposed to direct sunlight. Yes, the climate is extremely hot and sunny. Its no surprise that the oxidation is occurring, I am hoping there is an effective way to eliminate it.

I applied the Fast Correcting cream with a DA and a foam cutting pad. I then topped it with Blackfire Black Ice. I was surprised how the oxidation returned after about a month or so. I initially thought I was eliminating it but absolutely not.

Hello guys, So, I've got a 2007 Cadillac DTS, black factory paint that is experiencing what I would call moderate to severe oxidation. I am looking for recommendations for products that could effectively restore the finish (if at all possible). I did notice that Meguiars offers an oxidation...

Ahh....what is CSL and EXO?

Hello... Are there any ceramic coatings that have a nice SLICK finish when cured...and that are relatively easy to apply?

Hey guys...thank you for all of your replies!!! Got a few options to think about here. There is no black paint on my pads (yet)! So, I think I do have some clear coat left. At this point I think I will try one more round of polishing, followed by either a ceramic or graphene coating and see...

Hello guys, Hoping to get some advice here... I have become so frustrated with my oxidation that continues to return. What am I doing wrong? The vehicle is a 2007 Cadillac DTS in black and has what I would call "moderate" oxidation. Through compounding/polishing I can actually get rid of the...

Ahhh...the manufacturer said....

How could anyone use this device and not realize they would scratch and mar their car like crazy is beyond me.

Eldorado2k, I think if you spent the time to thoroughly clean them, so they look like the new ones in the photo posted earlier in this thread, they would be sooooo cooool! Yes, it would be a considerable amount of work. But.....that's part of what sets us detailers apart from the rest. Trust me...

Not too surprising really. Most (not all ) waxes yield pretty much the same results when it comes to longevity. "Sealants", in my opinion are only marginally better. From a technical standpoint, i'm sure there is still product on the vehicle. I think that's how manufacturers marketing and hype...

Eldorado2k, upon seeing several cars that have been coated come in with many scratches and marring (almost as if they were never coated) I couldn't help wondering if what I was seeing was isolated or more widespread. So, I decided to come here to the detailing community and see what others were...

mmhammer, interesting viewpoint regarding durability of shine in your experience. The more I read these responses, the more skeptical I am becoming with regard to ceramic coatings. At the moment, I am still convinced that they are the most durable when compared to other "conventional" paint...

Eldorado2k, The "significantly more" I was referring to was that ceramic coatings, when properly installed, can last for years as opposed to waxes and sealants which typically last a matter of weeks to a couple of months at best. I agree they cant hide swirls, but they were never designed to...

rimccarty2000... I completely agree. That is what I am getting at by starting this thread topic. At first, I was unsure if it was just me or if there was a more wide-spread consensus as to the "scratch resistance" claims of coating manufacturers. I still think (as do most of us) that ceramic...

Hmmmm... interesting. So many of you seem to also agree that ceramic coatings offer very little in the way of scratch resistance from typical day-to-day car operation and care. My point I guess is the frustration consumers and customers must feel upon learning of yet another over-hyped product...

Thanks Guz, I am in complete agreement (obviously) with your assessment on the overstatement regarding scratch resistance. Its a damn shame though. Just what our industry needs is more "overhyping" product capabilities!