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Any updates on how the ceramic performed and held up? Fresh water, saltwater, or both? Thinking of ceramic coating my bay boat that is in saltwater 5-6x per year.

Very informative and helpful. Thank you! I think I might take your advice and go one of the light application routes before dropping that much money. I don’t mind polishing and waxing it. I’m fairly good at it and I do enjoy it. But, with 3 kids playing sports Year round and me running...

At the beginning of Covid, I ran across a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara for a great price. So, I bought it as a 2nd vehicle. Never off road, had 25k miles and was in great shape. The only issue was the prior owner had run it through car washes, it appears, consistently. Small micro...

Reviving an old thread, but continuing an issue from last year. The Jeep looks amazing when it's clean. But, there are still micro scratches that show in bright sunlight, and when a direct light is shined on it. I don't want to kill myself trying to keep a black Jeep perfect, but I would like...

I'll check it out. My one love that keeps me going back to the Ultimate Quik Wax is that it can get on plastic, windows, trim....anything...and not stain with smudges or white residue. It may not be the best in the world, but it is definitely easy to use with every wash. Is the Optimum the...

Spray Ceramic Recommendation? I bought a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited a month or so ago as a play vehicle. I thought, since it was used, and a toy, I'd not be too concerned with the paint and keeping it clean. I underestimated myself. I love detailing my vehicles and keeping them in great...

I just thought about this, because today I noticed I got some tire shine overspray on my top when I sprayed my spare tire on the back the other night. I'm cleaning it this week, I hope. What do you think about SoftTopp Vinyl Jeep Top Cleaner & Protectant Kit? Would you use that over regular...

Sorry, misunderstood. In short, it's as easy as can be. Mine is a 2016 JK Unlimited, and it takes me 2 minutes to drop the top from fully enclosed to wide open and down. Less, if I didn't want to remove the windows and just let them get scratched up. Putting it up takes a minute longer...

I just tried in the garage with the light on above and it didn't show the way I want. I'll take pictures in the morning outside and post them. It's about to get dark here now.

The top has been down all week. I cleaned out my garage yesterday to make sure I had room to store the Jeep, just so I don't have to put it up every night. This week looks to be high 70's to mid 80's all week. So, I bought this thing at the perfect time of year. There is nothing like...

I used an orange Lake Country foam pad on a Porter Cable 7424XP polisher. After looking today, I would say I got 2/3-3/4 of the swirls out. Some minor scratches still remain, too. I'm wondering if repeating the same process over again might get the rest of them, or if I need a stronger pad or...

Here are a few pictures after detailing it last night.

I've looked at Jeeps and wanted one since high school. I finally broke down and bought a used '16 Black Unlimited this week. I found a great deal on one in wonderful condition, bone stock and only 25,000 miles. I don't think I've ever been so happy driving around in my life. Last night, I...

Thanks for the replies. The SONAX looks promising. I also am concerned that every time I put the boat in the water, it comes out with a scum line where the water line is. I was hoping to find a quick spray for the ramp, where every time I pull it out, I can do a quick spray and walk around...

Re: Products for Washing Boat? That's my next question. I have a Porter Cable 7424 XP Orbital Polisher I use on my vehicles and hope I can use it for the boat, too. I will be taking the boat into salt water 3-4x/yr, so I will want to wax it prior to taking those trips, I suppose, to help...

Products for Washing Boat? I posted this over in the Boat and Marine forum but apparently there isn't much traffic over there. There hasn't been a post in days. I just bought a new 24' bay boat. This is the first boat larger than a Jon boat I've ever owned. Been on plenty of boats, but never...

I just bought a new 24' bay boat. This is the first boat larger than a Jon boat I've ever owned. Been on plenty of boats, but never owned one and had to maintain it. I assume since the hull is fiberglass and the paint is a gelcoat, my normal Pinnacle AIO car wash ins't the best option. What...

Haze was easily removed with quick detailer and a light coat of spray quik wax. It's holding up really well. With the clay barring and the all in one polish, it still feels silky smooth after every wash. And washing time is cut in half. Dirt just falls off the paint. Really happy so far...

I use Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax religiously. It works great and is reasonably priced. It's great to add after every wash, and takes only 5 minutes to apply. it doesn't stain plastic trim and is just easy to work with. Unless I find something better for the same price, I don't plan on changing.

I think my issues was that it didn't really even seem to break up the dirt very well. And using the pressure washer just seems to be a hassle to break out every weekend, and hook up. I much prefer washing with a regular hose, where I can go from shower, to pressure to just running hose water...