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In the DG line, both 501 and 105 have some good cleaning properties, with 501 being the more aggressive of the two. Bill

I've been using FK1000p on wheels for a few years now. I agree a dedicated coating may be better, but I've been very pleased with the level of protection and longevity. I've tried Collinites, both 845 and 476 and FK outlasts both. I still prefer the Collinites over FK on the body, bit I think...

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I agree with using a cleaner wax or AIO periodically, especially on lighter colors. My favorite when serious correction is not needed is DG501. It never ceases to amaze me how it makes white paints "whiter" and how dirty a white LC pad gets. To the best of my knowledge, there's not much abrasive...

I've done dozens of M07 treatments, but never had one rained on. How long was it outside? Did it get dirty or just get wet? If it just got rained on, I'd be tempted to just proceed with wipe-off. You could always dampen a towel with more M07 and wipe it down again, as newly applied M07 will cut...

I've done my Bosch smoothtop a couple times. My wife normally keeps it up by hand, using the polish recommended by the dealer. When the stain level gets ahead of her, she calls for help and I bring out the GG6. I've used the same polish she does with a Meguiar's yellow pad or a B&S Green and got...

For the benefit of those too young to know the origins..... The unofficial history of vinyl tops; Back in the "futuristic" days of automotive design in the mid-50's, automobile manufacturers updated their body design every year. GM's roof design evolved to a "slab" for the 1959 model year for...

You certainly won't regret your purchase of PFM's. Like others, I use my waterblade for glass to save both time and towels. Bill

If you've got good quality jack stands and firm level ground, I wouldn't worry. I've been in the car business my entire adult life and prior to the days when every mechanic had a lift, jack stands were the norm. The next set I see fail will be my first in almost 50 years. Bill

In my experience, yes, but not a night and day difference. I just recently prepped my El Camino with 30+ year old OEM lacquer for an annual judged show that I enter. Some of the panels have nasty paint (checking, crazing, super-thin paint etc.), so after the M07 soak those areas got Black Hole...

Every year I enter an All-Chevy Show at a local dealership, hosted by the Steeltown Corvette Club, the club founded by the legendary Don Yenko. I enter my '87 El Camino, an unrestored survivor. Still wearing the original lacquer paint, it's a billboard for paint defects, including crazing...

I'll be interested in seeing the results of that comparison, as I have and use both. FCS / AW is more user-friendly IMO, less sensitive to temp or humidity variations, but your longevity stats with 931 are just amazing. Thank you again for your diligent work, Sir. Bill

IMO, QD's , when used on a dry vehicle, are only for those which have acquired dust while parked inside and stationary. I use GG's Best of Show, Speed Shine, and Kenotech on my Dark Burgundy El Camino with original lacquer and have never generated swirls. Once it has been outdoors, it's...

I have way too many towels, but I'm always on the watch for something that's a good performer and a good value. There are some exceptions, but I prefer edgeless construction, the same nap on both sides and light colors, so dirt or contaminants are easy to spot. One that checks all the boxes for...

I've been using 1:8. It streaks some on my Black Lacrosse DD, which is coated with WG, but works great on the rest of the family fleet, all of which just have a sealant or wax. I'd be interested too in hearing the dilution rates that have worked for others. Bill

I used the Zep Purple at no stronger than 1:4 and it did well on the nastiest of tires. However, as mentioned, the fumes are atrocious if you're working in an enclosed space. Based on the recommendations of Richy, a regular contributor here, I switched to Zep 505. It needs to be stronger...

Back in 1971, I did a full lacquer repaint on my 1967 Malibu from white to copper. The painter didn't trust me with a rotary, since it was finished with a couple coats of clear lacquer over the color, so he ordered me to get some 600 sandpaper, a can of Dupont compound and some cloth baby...

Nice to hear of that property of CMX. I just don't have the time available to keep the family daily driver fleet clean with three of them parked outside 24/7, so anything that helps is worth adding to my already too large wax/sealant stock. Bill

I use either the Meguiar's or Blackfire MF mitt for the majority of my rinseless washes, but also use these:Edgeless Microfiber Quick Detail Towel They're equally plush on both sides, so you get to use all 8 sides when doing the Gary Dean Method and relatively inexpensive @ 6 for $14.99 for a...