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Good Morning- I haven't been around in a few years but I recently traded in my cars and have new ones in the household. One of which is 20 Grand Cherokee Limited X with 20" granite crystal aluminum wheels (they are like a black graphite color). Due to work and family, I have unfortunately...

Hey all- Background- 2013 blak ram 1500 crew hemi v8 4x4 - dream vehicle for me i learned everything about detailing from you guys. Currently have cquk2014 on it. It takes me 1.5-2 hrs to just wash this truk though Since having my first child 9 weeks ago, fitting in car washing time is...

Hey guys- I have touched up 3 spots on my truck and frankly they look like cr*p. Now Granted I did not use DR. Color Chip, Langka, nor sand paper so it is my own fault, but how does a touch up spot achieve the shine and gloss that the rest of the paint has? If it is smoothed out with one of...

Hey all- I was at the hospital visiting my newborn and my father in-law dropped off the bassinet (its a mini crib for any non-fathers). I told him where I parked (at the other end of the lot, where there were not any cars and to put it in my bed. I know my truck inside and out and its my...

Hey everyone- My coworker as a dodge charger. He bought it brand new. He parks under trees (first mistake) so this weekend he bough some tw bug/tar remover and applied by hand. I am still trying to see what applicator he used, but it appears that he burnt through the clear. the reason i saw...

Hey all- I was hired by a coworker to coat his 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. He bought it used a few months ago and it was maintained by the prior owner. The current owner also takes care of it, but he saw my 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Coated w/ CQUK and wanted the same treatment. This wasnt just a stock...

Hey everyone- as some of you read a few days ago, i was contemplating taking my truck out to go to a concert in virginia as opposed to the wife's jeep. I took the ram and the parking at the concert was all good. was able to keep ample space b/w myself and the other cars, people tailgating next...

Morning everyone- What are everyones thoughts on parking in public places? Do you park like miles away? My wife thinks Im crazy. Going to the luke bryan concert in bristow, va in 2 fridays, usually take the wifes jeep to concerts, but really want to get the truck on the road, but concerned...

It was finally time to put all my research and hard work into play. I coated my 2013 Ram 1500 Crew Cab SLT 4x4 V8 Hemi with Cquartz UK. I want to thank everyone on here for there constant advice and guidance. I visit this site daily and learn something new everyday. Also would like to thank...

Alot of people do 2 coats of cquartz uk. This past weekend I had the liberty of storing my truck in the garage all weekend after application. If I want to apply a second coat this weekend, but do not have the liberty of a garage, is that ok? there is alot of polleen where I live too. I A-...

I just coated my truck (will post in Show and Shine when I have more than a few minutes). My questions is after I wash my truck, can I use D155 quik detailer to make sure all the water spots are gone. I am not looking to top it or anything besides reload every few months, but I want to make...

Found out tonight AG sells t shirts, yes!!!! Next order will be buying. Was a little disappointed that there weren't Wolfgang, Detailer's, Pinnacle t shirts. Do they exist? Any plans to start stocking them? Thanks

hey everyone- This friday I will be coating my 2013 Ram Crew w/ Cquartz UK. It i is well maintained w. minimal swirls and a few scratches here and there from daily commuting. I know doing something this big is alot, so I did a full decon on the wheels the other day as well as yesterday I...

I was just watching the below video of Rasky applying Cquartz Finest to a 740LI. It only took 2-3 min for the cquartz to flash, what will it look like when it flashes? Rasky also applied the 2nd coating immediatly; I have seen other guys say wait an hr. I know Rasky knows his stuff, does...

I was presented with the opportunity to detail an 07 S550. The caveat was it has C040 paint, yup ceramiclear It was in pretty bad shape. Alot of swirls, nicks, chips, a very very dirty from a long winter here in the Northeast. Total Time: 8 plus hours Products Used: Wheels: D111 w/ 2 BM w/...

Hello- I know there is a lengthy thread on benz ceramiclear paint, which i read it all. does anyone have any final advice or guidance I am doing one this weekend, black, code C040. I will do a test spot, least agressive first. Products have- Pads- Lc green, pink, white, and orange. Polish-...

I need some help guys. I was pulling out of my driveway and my front passenger side scraped the siding of my house. There was not paint transfer onto the house, but there was siding transfer onto the truck. I tried to peel off the siding and only a few scraps came off. I then did a rinseless...

Hey all- Been a loyal forum follower and sometimes contributor for about 6 months now. Today I finally after multiple purchases was able to do a full correction. Thanks to everyone for your insights and knowledge. Info- Wife's 10 Compass, decent condition, light swirls, some scratches front end...

I know there are alot of factors into how much cut a pass will be, pad choice/product choice/pressure/speed etc, but is there a way to chart or gauge how much an AIO may take off in microns vs say a compound or swirl remover, etc etc etc. What is a new car micron thickness? And what is a good...

Hi all- Anyone have experience with Jeeps? I am going to correct my wifes 10' jeep compass. It is in decent condition due to me not allowing her to take it through any swirl washes. There are chips and scratches with it being a DD w/ 65k miles on it though. The front grill though is not the...