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I've tried a couple of coatings on my red jewel tint coat paint. It has metallic flake and looks incredible in the sun. I've ended up polishing off both the coatings I've tried because they darkened the paint and ruined the metallic effect. Since then I've stayed away from coatings. One was...

For California's car owners, rinseless and waterless washing will be even more important.

What is the conventional thinking on this topic when we are talking about coatings (versus maintaining clear coat). Coatings are the sacrificial barrier and thus are susceptible to the same hardships that paint are. With paint and clear coat mike has demonstrated the importance of maintenance...

This appears to be a new product in Meg's Mirror Glaze professional Series. Has a cut rating of 4 (out of 10). Has anybody tried this product yet? It would be interesting to see how it stacks up against the other AIOs, especially D151.

Saw this on a tech forum.... "Nissan on Monday announced the company’s new Scratch Shield case for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. The case is made of ABS plastic that is designed to create a rigid, robust and tighter-fitting case. Perhaps the most exciting news is the case’s unique ability to...

Share your tips that you have confirmed actually work to save time, money, or enhance the detailing experience. Give credit to those who tipped you off. 1). Metro Master Blaster - besides being the safest, quickest way to dry your vehicle, it can completely dry washed buffing pads and can...

I really think the Metro Master Blaster has been a game changer for me...but up to now, I've only used it after a conventional wash (i.e. after a complete wash/rinse using the sheeting method, leaving the surface very clean). Rinseless washing is different because you are not using a hose for a...

Cold weather and ONR/rinseless washing will soon be upon many of us. I've tried the Opti-Mitt and was very disappointed...(but it works great for washing tires/wheels, and wheel wells). I also tried the Lake Country blue grout sponge...huge improvement over the Opti-Mitt, but I'm still looking...

I'm curious...has anyone tried these products together, and if so, what combination of Menzerna polish/ MF disc did you try, and what kinds of results did you get. Toying with the idea.

The owners manual shows a range from 2500-6800 OPMs. Wonderful...that's about as helpful as the cold, wet weather we are having at the moment. I'm curious as to why this information is so hard to find, given this model of polisher has been around for so long at this point in time. I'm sure...

I've heard very little on AG about the Liquid Glass products, specifically the "Auto Polish/Finish" product. To hear others talk about this on other various Internet forums and online retail outlets, you'd think it was the greatest thing in the detail arena...yet I haven't read much about it...

I would like to know your opinions of the finishing polishes you used in class, namely, Wolf Gang Finishing Glaze, 3M Ultra Fine Machine Polish, Menzerna PO85RD, and Optimum Hyper Polish. I could not be there to work these products and I'm on the fence as to which one to use next spring on my...

With automobiles being the second largest investment most people will ever make...coupled with the fact that we love our cars in this country, I've often wondered why there are a lack of car detailing franchises. I understand that its not an easy business for individuals to excel in, which...

OK...I went ahead and and did a rinsless wash on my wife's Pontiac Vibe today...remember what she looked like? Location - western NY state. Weather - snowed a few inches each day for a solid week...weather broke for one sunny day.It was 30 degrees when these pics were taken. Temperature -...

I’ve seen some product reviews on here regarding rinse-less wash products, and frankly guys...they all make me laugh. You call those dirty cars? Well, pay attention, especially you fair weather guys, and be prepared to be blown away. Location - western NY state. Weather - snowed a few inches...

I've been taking care of cars for many years, and I've learned and enjoyed adapting to new products and technologies. Having said that, I'm still not really convinced that using a foam gun is really worth the fuss. I say this because I carefully look at my car during the wash process: 1) Rinse...

I would like to see Santa deliver some "specials" on AG...for the following: 1) Lake Country Low Profile 5.5" Hydro-tech pads. I love them and want more. 2) Cobra Guzzler and Guzzler HD towels...I love them and want more. 3) Menzerna Polish PO85RD 4) Detailing Clay special...Always need...

Many detailers don't always have the luxury of having frequent customers that are willing to pay them for a multi-step detail job. Many folks with daily drivers fall into this category, but they do represent a fast way to make a few dollars that gives them a lot more protection that the local...

If you look at a majority of Porter Cable "kits" on here, most of them include the 6.5" CCS pads (Wolfgang/Porter Cable for example)...YET the consensus of detailers is that the 5.5" pads are preferred (over the 6.5" pads). I called this morning and asked if I could replace the 6.5" CCS pads...