Right now I am ashamed to say that my black car looks like the b4 pics of the Infiniti... just cant seem to find the time. Hopefully within this month...
I hope you don't find this the wrong way.... as I really don't mean to be negative but I am concerned. Despite his history, if he had to have quadruple bypass... it kind of tells me he has not been...
If you are not going to polish, I am sort of not understanding why you would want to move away from touchless. I understand that you have to start somewhere and that you want to avoid further damage,...
^ Unfortunately... no touchless in my area.
Ever since joining AG, I have always washed the car myself and I never thought I do such an heinous act but... :(
Just couldn't deal with how much salt...
I wouldn't discount a good detailer because he/she only uses carnauba.
A good detailer is not so easy to come by. If you already know of one, maybe just buy a sealant of your choice and ask him/her...
I agree that battle wounds = character
I have an Ibanez RG550 that is about 25-30yrs old and upgraded with Dimarzio Evo and Fender Lace Sensor pickups and I personally think its looks pretty cool...
I use D114 all the time and Meguiar's does say that it leaves nothing behind. Altho I have no scientific proof, I can say that the paint actually squeaks after all is said and done.