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I've pretty much swapped to using it on most of my details, the versatility really is awesome. That said, ID still has a place for light touch-ups and just to change things up a bit. I like both, but the TIC really has grown on me.

Since this is an Adam's forum we aren't going to promote our competitors. That said, using other products not designed by Adam's can't be guaranteed to be compatible, and since the Advanced Graphene is a different technology you may be masking its properties of it even bonds (doubtful). What are you using to maintain the coating now? How often are you washing it? With what?

Hand Polish is more of a chemical cleaner than a polish. How soon after application did you use it?

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Yes, use it on the whole thing, with some caveats explained in the article above.

American paint can be all over the map. What color? And since every car can need a slightly different approach, always do a small test spot first to dial in your approach before doing the whole car.

Welcome! Here are a couple options if what I'd recommend: https://adamspolishes.com/collections/car-washing-accessories/products/adam-s-air-cannon-dryer https://adamspolishes.com/collections/car-washing-accessories/products/adams-air-cannon-jr If you're looking more lead blower style, Adam's has those, too. https://adamspolishes.com/products/ego-blower-kit-765-cfm https://adamspolishes.com/products/ego-blower-kit-650-cfm https://adamspolishes.com/products/ego-blower-kit-530-cfm

The video above will help guide you including pads and chemicals on your trim. To your question on differences, in short, compound is for cutting and correcting the surface, while polish is used to bring out the luster and finish off the surface. All of Adam's chemicals are color-coded between pads and chemicals to make them easier to use. If you want to try manually, you can always get smaller pads on the website or something like the orange Hex Grip and Scratch and Swirl Remover. But the hex grip is bigger and taping off the areas around the trim is recommended whatever you use. Be careful, piano black trim both on the inside and outside is usually soft and can be very thin, risking burning if polished too much. As @RayS said, start least aggressive.

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Welcome, Jon!

With modern leather I absolutely find the Leather Conditioner to make a difference, adding protection and a nice look, and making it feel more supple despite the coating. Use it on the dash, door panels, etc, too, not just leather. The Leather Conditioner is actually still available, it's been updated to a sprayable form. Personally, I love it and find it works well when compared to the original cream form. There is also a Leather and Interior Dressing that leaves a matte finish and no smell. Here's a link to each. https://adamspolishes.com/collections/leather-conditioners-pastes-balms-revitalizers/products/adam-s-leather-interior-conditioner https://adamspolishes.com/collections/leather-conditioners-pastes-balms-revitalizers/products/adams-leather-interior-dressing

My recommendation would also be to try steam. Especially given you tried the other methods already.

Yes, can see now. Paint Sealant will work, but it will not withstand the heat created by the brakes for long - it's only for months on paint, so I'd guess a fraction of that on brakes. A coating on the other hand would be your best option and last the longest.

Looks great!

Yes, but their properties and how they'll behave are much closer since they also contain Graphene resins like in the coatings, albeit in much lower concentrations. Like I said, any can be used, but in my opinion staying within the same product family is a better choice. Slick & Slide does not have a silicate resin, it's a reactive polymer that will behave similarly since it crosslinks and cures. Not arguing, just relaying more accurate info.

In my opinion, this is a can vs. should. Can you? Sure. Should you? I think you should stay in the same product family especially when you have a coating. Otherwise, the topper is masking the properties of the coating that you worked hard to get. Slick & Slide is a polymer based product, while there are a variety of products in the Graphene lineup better suited to maintain your coating.

Welcome!

The Pocket Hose that I have is collapsible and super convenient for travel.

The one from Adam's is no longer available, that's pretty much all I know, sorry. I have the Pocket Hose, found it at Home Depot and I'm sure is available elsewhere. Mine is 50' but I know they offer it in 75' and 100', too.

Welcome! Has the clear coat started to fail, or are you just not seeing shine that you'd like? What do you use now, if anything, to protect it? Is it usually kep outside or in?

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Welcome, Cory!

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