I have matte black BBS wheels and would like to add some level of protection. The car is a daily driver that gets hand-washed once (maybe twice) a month. I was thinking that a spray-and-rinse...
Not meaning to derail the great discussion at hand but I (and many others I'm sure) am very grateful for the knowledge and experience that you are sharing with us. You have been very...
No bad reactions at all - The KAIO will easily remove the polishing oils that M80 leaves behind so you will see the true condition of your paint. It's just that alcohol is much cheaper to use than...
I will admit that Turtle Wax (insert any OTC brand here) produces their fair share of duds, but they are getting better as a majority of their stuff is decent. Occasionally, they even...
Same here - I have not used any of the new coatings but i have yet to find an LSP that is negatively affected by the use of KAIO and the subsequent base protection it leaves
Some AIOs are have a really good chemical cleaning component that rivals standalone/dedicated pre-wax products...they just happen to also leave behind some protection on their own.
I have a non-XP PC, Flex 3401 (primary tool), and a cheap Harbor Freight rotary. Because you have a very capable (in fact, quite awesome) rotary already, i would highly recommend that you get a GG6...
Nice work with the rental! I've had a few of them in the past when my car was in the shop for some repair work. I also tend to view them as a "blank canvas" to try different things - heck, I...
I have only used orange crush but the look was fantastic. Let's be honest though - you will purchase orange crush, be enamored by the result, but then start to think "what if?". You will then...
Without a doubt get a polisher...if anything, it saves your arms from feeling like rubber after a lengthy polishing session - which is key to holding up the obligatory post-detail beer...
I really like Last Touch and use it undiluted - application can be very finicky. Surface must be cool and you need a spray head that really atomizes product well.
I also prefer to apply it to a dry car - the slickness is much better than when used during the drying stage. It is my booster spray wax/sealant of choice.
I was not very enamored with the NXT spray wax either. I never got streaking that you experienced but the application of the product is not really "time-saving". IMO, booster waxes should be of the...
:iagree: This sounds like an oxidation issue (similar to single-stage paints) that is fairly common with carbon fiber panels. Alternatively, you can try a non-abrasive approach and use a chemical...
I still use Meg's #7 every now and then but it's practically relegated to show cars only. My father-in-law applies it to his Barracuda show car with no other LSP afterwards. Awesome gloss and...
I have always been partial to Meguiar's paste M26 for red-hued/earth-toned colors. It has a great darkening effect - this also serves to emphasize the difference between the paint color and metallic...
Warning: Be sure to look up the paint code and stage type for your 4runner. Historically, white 4runners are single-stage (no clear coat) and very hard. Hence, you may need additional pads due to...
I am a big supporter of KAIO..it's a great chemical cleaner and is compatible with most LSPs. However, it does not have much corrective abilities and the protection part is measured in weeks.
As an owner of a black car - it is practically impossible to keep it looking 100% marring free all the time. I generally opt for glazes that have strong filling properties (as opposed to...
