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With the new permanent coatings coming out now (for example OPT Opticoat), I was wondering about care and feeding afterwards. I figure washing remains the same but what about claying? Do you clay as often or at all? What about polishing? Does it remove the coating or do you get out fine...

...and wondering if I should've gotten. Here's what I almost got but didn't Opticoat (got afraid that I wouldn't get the correction good enough) Dodo Juice carnuba (was going to give it a try but decided not too - plus there are so many of them) Dodo Juice Tropical Mist (since I didn't get...

And what was your experience?

Pretty sure I won't get a consensus but want to see what would be a recommendation for a non-professional getting into maintaining there car(s) to the level of DA polishing? What machine? What polishe(s)? What pads(s)? What other tools? Along with that: Would the kind of paint they...

Did a search and didn't come up with anything on these. I'm interested in them since I only polish my cars 1-2 times a year and the LC pads I have are about 6 years old. I have a Porter Cable i bought at the same time as the pads (7224? IIRC). Would these work well (or at all)? Not sure if...

First Caveat: Not a pro here by any standards. That out of the way. Got my bottle of the new Optimum Quick Clean waterless wash a few days ago and got a chance to use it today. Used it on my wife's MDX that had been washed (at the dealer - forgot to tell them) on Monday. It hadn't been...

My wife's MDX had a sunroof leak during the last bout of heavy rains. It's still under warranty so the dealership took care of the leak, pulled out the interior, and dried/shampooed the carpets. Is there anything I can do to make sure it doesn't get moldy? Thinking about doing one of...

Hi all, been a while since I've been on. Was just thinking I wonder if there's anything new out and what pops into my email but an email about Opti-clean waterless wash. Did a search but didn't see anything on it. Anybody have any info on it? I generally like OPT products so I'm willing to...

Open ended question that depends on the results I know but I'll ask it: What are the best pads for a DA polisher right now? Here's why I ask. I noticed in the most dissappointing thread that several people mention ccs pads. That was one of the things I was going to order as I'm looking...

I've ordered and received my new bottle of the new Optimum Hyper Polish. I've read what I can about it and watched Mike Phillip's video but I'm still confused on one thing - just how aggressive is this stuff. I realize that it depends on the tool (PC 7336 in my case) and the pad (have a...

I'm trying to decide on a strategy to take care of my two cars this summer. I'm a weekend warrior that likes my cars to look good and also to last. I have a 2010 Lexus IS 350 C in Ultrasonic Blue Mica and my wife has a Nimbus Gray 2007 Acura MDX. I got into detailing back in 2007 and...

When I get back from vacation in a couple of weeks I'm going to tackle the big spring/summer detail of my vehicles (especially removing the DISO from my Lexus from last fall). I ordered some OPT Hyper Polish for the correction part but I'm a little concerned about just how much bite it will...

I've got a couple of $25 gift certificates to Home Depot and I've decided to get a shop vac to do my cars as well as general household stuff. What should I look for? Any particular model you guys like?

Back in November I got a new 2010 Lexus IS 350C and it's a great car. However, when I look at how much I spent (and continue to spend) and look at another car that I believe I'd be just about as happy in (Mini Cooper Cabrio), I wonder if I did the right thing. More importantly I wonder if I...

Was trying to get the new car ready for the winter here in the KC area. With temps already in the 50's and night coming earlier and earlier, was under the gun. No correction for the DISO (that will have to wait for spring). Also no process or before shots since I was in a rush. Here's what...

Used my OCW over OOS for the first time last week and did my first ONR wash today. It has rained, misted, and been nasty in the interim but the grime seemed to slide off. Gonna post my results later with some thoughts but wanted to ask a question first. How often should I reapply OCW? Did...

I've been pretty impressed with the Optimum products I've tried so far. With a new car I was thinking about getting a spring correction and a layer of Opticoat on it. Since it has to be through a professional detailer (which I'm not) I need to find one. I How do I find someone locally to do...

I've been pretty impressed with the Optimum products I've tried so far. With a new car I was thinking about getting a spring correction and a layer of Opticoat on it. Since it has to be through a professional detailer (which I'm not) I need to find one. I How do I find someone locally to do...

I have not used a foam pad for much so far in my detailing experience but I used the one that came with my bottle of optiseal. How do you care for these things? Dawn wash like my polishing pads? Leave it in a baggy for the next OOS application? Something else? Been thinking about trying my...

Got a question about product lines that I've been using. Since I got into detailing in about '05 I've used predominantly Prima products and all in all been happy. After trying ONR, I'm giving a lot of the OPT products a try. Did my first OOS (optiseal) application today and even though it was a...