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I use the nxt gen spray wax when I don't have time to apply a paste wax by machine. I find it very easy to remove - just as easy as quick detailer. Curious why yours takes forever to get the wax off? Are you waxing one small section at a time in the shade?

After a wash and before a wax I've recently been using Griot's garage pre-wax cleaner (after reading a couple of write-ups on the product here on AG). It does what it says - removes wax with a spray on and wipe off. Of course there are also countless threads on using isopropyl alcohol - diluted...

Only to supplement Mike's post with a DIY enthusiast's routine as a datapoint... Once a year paint correction with Sealant. Maintenance washes are on weekends. I try for every weekend but it is more realistic to say twice a month for me. For heavy soil I'll do a bucket wash but if I can get...

All of these products were the result of a local detailing get-together. Griots clay - great buy for the quantity Optimum Power Clean - how could I have been missing out on such a staple? Iron-X sample - probably enough for my car before Sealant Optimum Metal polish - seen it in action, good...

I picked up some Meguire's Ultimate spray wax. Very easy to use but it does not last very long. If you are a weekly washer then the this stuff will last long enough between washes for sure. I like it because it is so much faster than application and buffing out paste wax. This spray works...

Ken - yeah I hear you - most of what I do "seems to work" because the car looks great and I guess that's all that matters in the end. Thanks for the additional datapoint with other products. But I wonder if I'm wasting any particular product (and the time & effort to apply it) because maybe...

My question is specific to how well waxes work over sealants. I've read a couple articles here on AGO on the topic and the general concept I take away from those articles are that Sealants are preferred for long term protection while waxes often provide that gloss & shine that sealants can't...

Thanks for hosting the clinic - I learned enough that I ended up picking up a list of items from the AGO store. Wheel brush Optimum Power clean Optimum metal polish Meguire's trim BLACK Griot's garage Clay Microfiber value pack IronX - sampler bottle Swony - did you get an introduction to the...

I delaminated a pad using the porter cable so you are not alone. I found that the backing plate gets hot and melts the adhesive that holds the pad to the Velcro backing. The polisher got too hot. Part of that was due to the speed you were using but even at the proper speed, the polisher...

Late to the party but in for this!

I'll admit I have not seen the video but I've been using this product on my Miata for a few months now. I've never used more than three to four sprays of product on any given body panel. My soil level is not quite as high as in the OPs photos. I've washed the entire car (yes it is a small...

Been using the gel for a long time and there is definitely a little bit of learning how to use it. My applicator gets a measured amount of gel for each tire - enough that I don't need to wipe off any excess and have no sling. For me it's about spreading the product around evenly which isn't...

My bad Nick - thanks for the link Mike.

The wife and I were cleaning out storage this week and found several baby items. We're finished with the baby stage so started collecting a donation bag. As I came across this, I was reminded of Mike's article on the proper prep of Collinite 845 - warming and shaking the bottle before using...

This material was $1.49 per square foot - $600 for a roll 5' x 82', which is enough to do two four door sedans. This KK vinyl car wrap is ok for the price but knowing what I do now, I'd go with the 3M if I had it to do over again. It is much easier to install. How does the flexpaint go on...

To answer your question on the space program... sort of off topic but what the heck its my thread, right? America's program isn't and has never been doomed - just like anything else it evolves with the political climate and the country's priorities. NASA's budget has not been reduced with...

HH, from Texas, Y'all!

Well Bob it seems we violently agree on just about everything except for semantics. I represent a rather large community of people (NASA) that use my definition and my expression. I wouldn't expect it to be common anywhere else but sometimes forget where I am and allow the expression out in...

Just an expression - I'm an engineer, we frequently use this term to talk about periodic or preventative maintenance. Feeding is essentially what the vinyl material needs to stay healthy long term. I actually talked to the Chemical Guys at SEMA about this very thing. I believe the matte care...

After reading this thread a couple weeks ago, I pulled the trigger on Griots Garage Waterless Wash. Had the opportunity to try it out a couple of times and what can I say - it does the job! The two washes I tried - the car wasn't filthy, but did go through a couple of rainy days and is parked...