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Precisely.

Like the Monty Python guy said "I don't like Spam!".

Scratched windshield glass is a major peeve of mine. On my 2010 BMW, I used Griot's fine glass polish on 3" rayon pads. Take your time, and do a very small section at a time. Look through the windshield to make certain you have completely removed the scratches. I treated mine with Pinnacle Black...

I've used the PBL coatings for a while now, and in my opinion, the wheel coating doesn't hold up as well as the paint coating. The best thing I've found to do is go over the wheels with PBL detailing spray every other wash or so. Even on brand new wheels, and using the dedicated polish before...

If you do end up using 3M Adhesive Remover, be sure not to get it on any plastic. I used that stuff to remove decal adhesive on the windshield of my snowmobile that was left when I removed a trail pass. It clouded up that acrylic almost instantly. It took a lot of work to get the clarity back...

I'm using the GTechniq glass coating. Hydrophobicity is excellent, and three months in, it's holding up well. I give it a shot of Pinnacle Black Label coating detailer after a wash, though, so I'd bet that is boosting longevity. I wouldn't recommend the GTechniq, though, because it was a royal...

Nice article, Mike! FWIW, and not trying to nitpick, that BMW is a 1M. BMW originally created the M Division in the late '70's. Their first offering was the M1, a supercar by the standards of the day. The M1 is the sacred cow of the M Division. When some rogue M engineers had a little too much...

That's because a Prius is more of an appliance than a SIV! I'm not knocking the Prius (plenty of others do that for me!), because I own one and it's an amazingly reliable and efficient car. It's just not the kind of car an enthusiast falls in love with.

SWETM is right on point, here. What you wash and dry dark cars with is critical, as is technique. For me, it seemed like no matter how careful I was, I always ended up with some micro scratches from the drying process. I scored one of those Big Blue drying towels, and I now use the blotting...

Interesting review, TTQ! I don't have any exposure to the Flex 3401, but I see your points regarding the Mille. For me, the biggest annoyance is the trigger lock button, that I am touching by accident while polishing, which of course shuts down the machine. Then the slow start feature kicks in...

Manu already has a Rupes LHR15, so the PC, while it is a solid unit, would be redundant. He also has a Nano, so he's pretty much set, and seems to want to up his correction game, or work faster. I totally get that. I'm in line for the Rupes rotary when it comes, and I'm really chomping at the...

I'll echo what the previous members have stated. 2010 128i, and that Crimson red paint is as hard as a rock. Unfortunately, it chips easily from road projectiles. Oddly, it swirls pretty easily, also. Go figure. I had good results from the Rupes pads and compounds, although the blue pads Didn't...

The "old Griot's" compounds were numbered by step, with the most aggressive being Machine Polish 1. I'd expect the number 4 to be useless for defect removal. It's more like a jewelling compound. As Mike always says, start with the least aggressive method. If the scratches are indeed almost...

I used to own an aircraft propeller repair station. Quick story- one day a guy comes in with a pair of Cessna 310 props. He says "So and so annuals my plane, and he's the best. I'm sure these props will be cheap to overhaul." I told him to hang out while I disassembled them. I tear them down...

Thanks, Mike! No doubt they're way behind the estimated shipping dates they were expecting when they debuted the new machines/compounds at SEMA. I'm loving my Mille, BTW. What a joy to work with that machine. So smooth my hands can go hours without numbness or fatigue!

Did he say what type of paint the aircraft has on it? It looks like it's had a re-paint at some point. There are many things that will have to be done to restore an airplane that has sat for a long time. Those old Hartzell steel hub propellers got my attention right away. Numerous AD's on those.

Hey, Mike- I just pre-ordered a Rupes LHR19E. It was the slow operating speed that pushed me over the edge, and your review of how agile it is. I don't see anything on the AG site about Rupes pads, kits, or rotary compounds. Jason and Todd were pretty excited about them at SEMA. Any idea about...

+1 on the McKee's 37 tire and rubber rejuvenator. That stuff works great. Try it with a stiff brush on a DA. Wear eye protection, and protect wheels and paint.

Pinnacle Crystal Mist Detail Spray. I think I'm addicted to it. I use it on everything.

Try Megs D116 Protein stain remover. The enzymes in it should help break down organic protein stains like urine and food, which is exactly what it's formulated for. My wife once used my new car while I was on vacation and spilled coffee on the passenger side floor mat. The fabric one, since the...