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Why does a vehicle look better when it's in the shade or when it's cloudy compared to direct sunlight? Is it because the sun washes things out to a point, thus not providing the depth and gloss?

Do any of you wash your vehicles after compounding or polishing before applying your wax or sealant?

You know how some used car dealers will put a small dab of paint on the rear tail light or front headlamp? What would you recommend to remove this? Mineral spirits/paint thinner?

Why do some people say that products that contain xylene will cause clear coat failure or damage auto paint? If so, why does 3M all purpose adhesive cleaner contain this ingredient and it's safe on paint? The MSDS says this contains 30-60 percent xylene. I've been using this product for years...

Is this guy legit? I'm sure we've seen him promote his book Natural Cures They Don't Want you to Know About, and his new book about weight loss. I admit, some of the stuff he says makes sense, but he doesn't exactly have a clean record. During the early 1990s, according to a report in the...

I've been looking for another body shop in my area the last couple of weeks. I just haven't been satisfied with the ones I've been to over the years. No surprize hey? I found one place that I like, but they don't have a baking booth. The guy said it just takes longer for the paint to dry...

For those who aren't aware, I work at a fox affiliate TV station in Milwaukee as an operations engineer. This happened to our CBS affiliate in town. This could have happened to anyone who wasn't familiar with the lake. I also drive one of these for our station. The van and equipment is a...

Is the topcoat on finished/coated leather vinyl or plastic?

Is the topcoat on finished/coated leather vinyl or plastic?

Do people prefer to use the term swirls instead of the word cobwebbing? It seems to me the term "swirl" is the choice of words.

Do you clean your tires & rims before washing your vehicle or after?

Do you think a waffle weave is more absorbant than a chamois? I realize there are other drying tools and methods that people use, but I'm looking for answers with these 2 products only. Thanks.

Do people prefer detailing towels with the same plushness on both sides, or a towel with one side different than the other?

Do people think using a lower nap/less plush towel is better for removng polish, sealants, waxes, and that plusher towels work better for QDing situations? If so, why? When I say low nap or less plush, I'm referring to towels like the edgeless, which numerous vendors sell.

Why do dark colored vehicles shine/show gloss better than lighter colored ones? My answer has always been that light colors reflect light, and dark colors absorb light. Is there more to it than that?

Was curious which do people prefer for applying polish or wax?

Do you QD right after using a sealant or carnauba, or do you feel that QDing might hinder the overall performance of the product since it hasn't fully bonded/cured?

I have 2 bottles of OCW. One bottle has the full 17oz, while the other has about 16-16 1/2 oz. $20.00 shipped

What happens when a vehicle gets wet either by QDing, or by rain water before a sealant or carnauba has cured? Will the product just take longer to cure, or is durability/shine compromised?

Do you use this product as a booster only, or do you use it as a total replacement to a carnauba or sealant topper? Also, a person at optimum said this product would be safe to use on paints that haven't cured yet. They told me Optimum Car Wax is safe to use on fresh paint since there are no...