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    opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Getting my wife a 2021 Lexus RX 450H in atomic silver shortly to replace her 2011. I have always detailed our own vehicles and can't decide if I should use what I have or get into the coatings. I have used and liked the following products.
    WGDGPS 3.0
    Duragloss 601/105
    Klasse twins
    Collinite 845/476

    She has good washing/drying techniques except for wheel wells and lower rockers which I do if I'm helping and I can't get her to stop washing in the sun!
    Salt,sun, bird droppings etc. are always a constant. Car will be low mileage, garage kept. I stay on the occasional spray wax topper, usually Optimum once in awhile.
    I don't have a lot of time for detailing but I do pretty well on maintenance.

    Any advice is appreciated.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    I would definitely say coating with all the environmental things you run into. Nakes the car easier to clean than waxes or sealants


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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Maybe give graphene a shot for a change of pace and something currentopinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide I mean the application is pretty much the same and durability is right there, not to mention the spray versions (303 graphene) have up to 1 year durability, especially in this vehicles case.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Quote Originally Posted by Klasse Act View Post
    Maybe give graphene a shot for a change of pace and something currentopinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide I mean the application is pretty much the same and durability is right there, not to mention the spray versions (303 graphene) have up to 1 year durability, especially in this vehicles case.

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    Yea it's been awhile since I purchased anything new since I over did it when I first got into it.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Quote Originally Posted by WEST SIDE View Post
    I don't have a lot of time for detailing but I do pretty well on maintenance.
    This right here, tells me you're ready for a coating if you're willing to invest the time to learn the application process. It isn't hard, but your first application might go a little slower. The beauty of coatings is many will last for years, so instead of doing a full detail every six months with a sealant, you can go years between doing full detailing with a coating. I'd recommend not going any more than two years. Once it's on, all you have to do is keep the car clean and the coating actually makes the washing and drying process easier/faster too!

    Each time I've changed my detailing approach it was due to lack of time. I started off with waxes, but got sick of having to re-apply them every 2~4 months, so I moved up to sealants which would last me six. The next step was coatings which stretches out the interval to two years. I now have more time for detailing, but I've been so spoiled by coatings I'm not sure I'll ever go back to any less durable type of product.
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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    No learning curve with Wolfgang Spray Ceramic Coating.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    i would start with claying then use the 601 and 105 . after the first wash i would put on a coat of 476. you should be good to go.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Each time I've changed my detailing approach it was due to lack of time. I started off with waxes, but got sick of having to re-apply them every 2~4 months, so I moved up to sealants which would last me six. The next step was coatings which stretches out the interval to two years. I now have more time for detailing, but I've been so spoiled by coatings I'm not sure I'll ever go back to any less durable type of product.[/QUOTE]

    I get that! I have a Griots G6 and several compounds/polishes that really cleaned up my vehicles. I don't mind the occasional wax job but again with multiple vehicles it's time consuming.
    I have so many waxes/sealants now but maybe a good coating will free me up
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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    Quote Originally Posted by Larry A View Post
    i would start with claying then use the 601 and 105 . after the first wash i would put on a coat of 476. you should be good to go.
    I've done this on my jeep that's outside 24/7 and gets neglected but with that combo it cleans up easily.

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    Re: opinions/suggestions wanted, can't decide

    CarPro Cquartz UK Edition 3.0 50 ml.
    Can't be shipped to Hawaii.
    I may have to stick with sealant/wax?

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