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There used to be a chart on the website showing estimated usage but I can't find it now. If you save it for the final rinse, I think it's safe to assume you'll get dozens of washes with it, but that is determined by the hardness of your water and how long you're running it to rinse. For example, the Adam's 2.0 pressure washer is 1.4 GPM, so if you rinse for 2-3 minutes that's only a few gallons of water.

If you struggle with hard water spots, the Deionizer is the tool for you. You can always get more resin when it's time.

Wool generates a lot of heat, too.

+1. Not sure about how tall you are or how much of a reach you have, but most benches are relatively short and ladders can be cumbersome. That's a pretty tall vehicle and you don't want to be hampered by your ability to reach all areas. Good luck, and let us know what you choose to use...

First, welcome! Honestly, there are much better methods to use before something that could mar the surface like newspaper. And as said above, it looks like they're still there so I'm not sure what you're proposing, either. Can you help explain? Would love to learn what you have in mind.

Only the high spots, not the coating. The general rule is to start least aggressive, so you're on the right track with using that early in the process.

No issues from my perspective, go for it! I do agree with @RayS to coat before install, it will be easier.

First, welcome to the forum! High spots are possible, even for people that have done coatings forever. Seeing them when it's overcast or in low light situations is also common, and even more so on dark colored cars. Guessing yours is black or dark? They won't go away on their own, at least not anytime soon. But don't worry, all is not lost. Here's a video with some guidelines, don't necessarily pay attention to the timelines as much as the steps.

Well said. Too many factors to list that can affect longevity and it should only be looked at as an estimate. There is also some marketing involved.

I'll also add that I think sometimes too much stock is put into longevity, and especially when it comes to coatings. Proper routine maintenance is still required, even for "lifetime" coatings. When performance drops, several options should be considered, up to and including removal and reapplication.

That's my suggestion since nothing else seems.to be working, yes. And longevity is only an estimate, not a guarantee. Like I said, many factors are in play that could affect it. It could also be the coating on the sides wasn't applied the same leading to different performance over time. If you don't feel like doing it all now, work panel by panel over a few days or even weeks. Compound and blue foam pad should remove it, then Surface Prep it and reapply the coating. As much time as you're investing in it trying to fix it, you could just redo it with a little more time and be happier. But it's your decision.

I was about to say the same thing, lots of factors go into the longevity, might be time to start over.

I've actually had really good luck with the product and its ease of use. What prep did you do beforehand? Was the windshield by chance already pitted?

That's about as high as you'll see all year. Don't forget the pads!

Spend a little extra on the Pro, you won't look back! Trust me.

Versatile how? They both have the same throw but the Pro is smoother and quieter.

How soon I forget?! You're right, thanks for keeping me honest. Adding a couple of ounces probably won't hurt, but the new formula is more aggressive than the old so just use a bit more caution. Sorry for any confusion.

You can uae the Towel and Pad Revitalizer but I don't reuse them on paint if I do wash them. Any coating that cured in the fibers could scratch. They also probably won't absorb very well. Bottom line, use them for dirty jobs or toss them.

@Johnny You can use Strip Wash or Graphene Shampoo. I don't recommend adding APC to your soap, it's pretty aggressive comparatively speaking and may cause issues if it dries on the surface. Also, no, the Graphene Ceramic Spray Coating (Advanced) is a true ceramic coating. The Graphene infused items as referenced on the website are water based toppers.

The blue Compound and white Polish are optimized to use with the color coded pads. The ones you show are for Paint Sealant/Wax (red and grey), the old Correcting Polish (orange) and, while I don't recognize it, heavier cut (orange and black). You could probably use the orange ones with Compound but results will vary. You'll need new white foam pads for the Polish.

Yes, absolutely

I will say if you bought it years ago, the shelf life is usually only a year or two so a new one may do you well, anyway.

It happened a few years ago, at least, and I can try to find the date from our chemist if you really need it. But I'm pretty sure the bottle also had verbiage about including protection, maybe on the front and/or in the instructions. The references were removed when the new formula came out, though. Read the bottle carefully and you should be able to tell. Meantime I'll ask our chemist...

Welcome!

Here's an article that explains the entire process from prep to application.