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What's the approximate depth of light swirling? Just after a very approximate value. Reason for asking is that Apex have just released a video about machine polishing swirl marks out of a coating....

I'd like to transfer the contents of my 50mL bottle of CSL to a syringe, to maximise shelf life after opening. Has anyone tried this? Any tips? Any reason not to attempt it?

Note that I used it shortly after opening, but I bought it ages ago - well past it's shelf life. I still have some left, but it's now gone all cloudy, so I presume it has started to cure. It's...

And - I think my application of CSL has failed already. I noticed very pronounced "blotches" when I sprayed water on the surface (mainly looking at the hood at the moment), and these could not be...

I just use waterless - too much hassle to use a pressure washer of any description for me - I did try it. Currently experimenting with a coating to see whether it reduces the amount of swirling I get...

I'm very impressed with how easy it is to buff Megs Synthetic Xpress Wax to a streak-free finish, and I've actually been using it regularly as an "LSP" on my windshield. It doesn't have great...

Update: I'm very happy with the hydrophobicity of CSL - if EXO is even MORE hydrophobic it must be quite amazing! Not sure yet about self cleaning vs CQ Lite.
I've had major setbacks lately -...

FWIW, here's a demo of Xpel. They show that it protects the paint, but they don't mention any improvement in the appearance of the panel with the PPF still on the panel.
XPEL Gravelometer Test -...

Holden Caprice, factory installed. Just Google "Holden Caprice spoiler" and photos showing the spoiler will be shown.

Nothing's ever simple. They're going to paint the spoiler without taking it off, because there is a risk that the spoiler will warp if they do. The problem is that they can't get anything underneath...

Thanks again. Just in case it makes a difference - this spoiler is really just a very small decorative "lip", and they've told me it is actually simply stuck on (with double sided tape, I think)

Thanks. I spoke to a few body shops, and I was surprised that they weren't familiar with these products. As it turns out, I'm having the spoiler repainted, and I am taking the opportunity to try and...

Would Wurth Bodywork Sealing Tape be a good substitute for the 3M Strip Caulk? It's easier to source here in Australia.

Thanks. The quotes I've obtained so far are rather expensive, making it pointless (if it weren't for the self-healing aspect), because it's about the same price to simply repaint the bumper!
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Just to be clear - I am concerned about marks/chips in the PPF itself - not the underlying surface. It is obvious that the PPF will provide good protection for the painted surface, but the only...

A PPF installer told me that in many cases, stones will simply bounce off PPF without leaving a mark, because it is soft. (they didn't say this will ALWAYS happen, but they said because of this...

Thanks. I'm using a blower already, but it's just a small cordless "workshop" blower - I can't use a Master Blaster because that's mains powered - I need to blow dry it immediately after it comes out...

Awesome - thanks!
Btw - it is a factory installed spoiler. (for the Aussies - it's the WN II Holden Caprice)

I have a spoiler on my trunk, and I'd like to try sealing the gaps, so that soapy/waxy water can't get in and then leak out. (there may be other locations on the vehicle too, but this is the main...

Suggestion: try a coating or sealant that sheds water well, and then dry using a powerful blower. (leaf blower, or purpose designed blower for drying cars, etc). I've recently tried Cquartz Lite, and...

After watching some videos showing the water shedding ability of CSL by itself, I've decided not to bother with EXO. The main thing I am concerned about is being able to blow dry the car, and I think...

Thanks. I suppose I'll have to get some EXO then. I bought the CSL quite some time ago, without putting much thought into it - I noticed that Matt Moreman liked it, so thought "that one will do"....

I have been practising with Cquartz Lite, and would now like to move up to CSL, and need to decide whether I want to also apply EXO V4. Is CSL at least as hydrophobic as CQL? If so, I don't think...

After sitting in light rain. (*giggle*)
light rain

The product description for Cquartz Lite says that it is resistant to "light solvents". What are some examples? If a solvent qualifies as "heavy", can it be diluted down, rendering it "light"?