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If they're true top grain leather, then I wouldn't use anything other than what JM recommends or maybe a mink oil based conditioner - thought it may darken the leather slightly. If they're black, then that's not necessarily a bad thing. If they're corrected leather, this type of leather is...

I debated about asking the same question on the value for the money. I made an assumption that if you have experience with an existing product(s) line, then try the cheaper 8oz bottles. I'm not sure if AG sells them. If not, then they can be bought direct from Jescar Finishing for half the...

my inquiry was about whether or not there were any compound or polish products that would allow you to apply one and then apply the next without having to wipe off residue. It seems that other than the Opt Hyper products, that no, for compound to polish and to most LSPs, you need to wipe in between.

Mike, Thank for you for further elaborating. Did you perform any sort of chemical stripping between the compound and polish processes? If so, what did you use? Once you're deemed the "expert" in the family, you become the catch-all for all that stuff. I know the feeling all too well. Problem...

Setec, thank you for confirming that.

Mike, You don't happen to have a side-by-side pic of the paint after the compound step vs. after the polishing step? If you don't; in your estimation how would you quantify the measure of improvement of the correction after the compound and then to what extent did the polish improve the...

okay, so in general summation speaking for the mainstay of compounds & polishes unless otherwise stated in their instructions, you need to wipe off the residue before applying another, different product.

Thank you and all for the enlightenment :) My personal intent is to use the same brand of products for groups if not all of the car care steps... washing, decon, paint correction, paint protection, interior. Then I was looking for methods or products that could cut down time by not having to...

so what exactly is the synergy process?

Of course there is nothing to stop anyone from doing that. I just wondering if there was a product line other than Optimum that conveyed that moving from one step to another didn't require a wipe-down of some sort in between product application steps. Ultimately, I'm looking for a process that...

What I mean by "synergy"/working forward is that you apply the compound, then go to polish and then go to your LSP without doing any wipe-off, IPA or other cleaning procedure between products/processes.

Other than Optimum are there any other product lines that will allow you to work forward without having to wipe off/chemically clean between each step?

I'm considering having my car professionally detailed since I just don't have the time or budget to invest in the tools necessary to perform a satisfactory job for my family's daily drivers. At some point much later I may invest in a DA/pads/product so I could do seasonal AIO, polishing+waxing...

Nevermind, I see that the back plate has a thread type. I'll check and see if my friend's rotary will work. thank you!

Mike, thank you! I read through your articles. Will the Flex rotary backing plates/pads work with a non-Flex rotary? If not, what backing plate(s), pads would you recommend?

I realize this isn't an automotive application, but thought maybe some combination of automotive detailing products might help me. I have a Anderson sliding glass door that some how or another, not sure how, got scratched on the exterior pane of glass. Most of the scratches are deep enough to...

NM, I read up on your MK37 Jeweling Wax, the Rainman car, etc. and see that this methodology could probably work.

Mike, So generally speaking, for a DD care, starting from scratch (no pun intended), would you suggest: Initial Detail Paint Job Scope: - do the full decontamination, clay, wash - perform some level of multi-step paint correction as needed or an AIO - wax, seal, coating or whatever protective...

If I was in the OP's shoes, I'd be curious to know how to avoid the dust in the first place? Is the product being over-worked, dry buffed or pad not kept wet enough? Maybe a product that has a low to no dust formulation might help save time and still give acceptable results? (Opt Hyper, etc.)...

I presumed there would be a compromise in using a AIO vs. a traditional multi-step process, but I didn't know to what extent. Durability is certainly important to me. Might there be a 2-in-one product that just incorporates the functions of a compound and polish so that one could apply their...