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Awesome work as usual, Shane with a shout out to our friend Marquis.

Welcome James. . Nice job on the Denali.

Welcome to the group, Ian. . Post some pics of your rides. We loves us some pictures.

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My only question would be regarding the wash process, Step #2. Wouldn't Strip Wash be the recommended option to ensure all pre-existing waxes and sealants are removed ? Overall, it's a great tool for new comers to use. Easy to follow and a great "quick reference" guide. Well done Kyle.

You'll get a bunch of different opinions here. For what it's worth, my #1 go to for all of the above is the Borderless Grey / Orange / Blue (new) Microfiber. It is an all-around general use towel that's soft enough to prevent marks on all but the most delicate paints. P.S. For all the younger members ........... # is a number sign, not a hash brown.

Congrats JIm. My addiction started with a bottle of Wheel Cleaner. We all had to start somewhere.

Welcome Scott. We'd love to see what you're keeping shiny. Post some pics when you get a chance.

Input above in red.

Welcome to the group, Toby. Be sure to post some pics of you ride(s).

I'll agree that polishing glass to remove water spots and wiper blade patterns is a long tedious job. I spent several hours working on my son's Jeep windshield a few weeks ago. I used the SK Mini with the 4" MF Cutting Pad and a product from another company specifically designed for polishing glass. The small pad fit into the corners fairly well. Unfortunately, however, I had to do a few areas I couldn't get with the SK by hand. It came out great, but it took 4 or 5 passes on most of the areas to get it to my satisfaction. All in, I spent close to 2-1/2 hours polishing and then sealing with Adams Glass Sealant.

Welcome aboard, Bill. . Nick gave great advice. The kits are the way to go. Once you find the products you use most often, you'll want to pick up some gallon refills and a funnel. Adam's runs a great sale where you buy a gallon and get a free 16oz of most products. Couple that with 15% off and free shipping, and you can't go wrong. Another suggested purchase would be "The Stack". These are my favorite "go to" for just about everything. Oh, and just explain to your wife how much money you'll save on car washes now. The Stack: Adam's Borderless Gray Towel 24 Pack Regular Price: $215.76 Sale $114.99

Looks like the Manta Ray could use a little Swirl Killer action .

Congrats Jen. The car is stunning.

Nice work Ryan. I love the way metallic paint pops when it's done right. I'm in debt to my Mom for a similar Mother's Day present, minus the CC. Just too darn hot this weekend to pay up.

Welcome to the group. You need to post some pics of the new ride. We all want to see that's signature Adam's shine !!!! I may also be a little biased since it's a Scat Pack !!!

Edit.........bottom of the List dwellers. Hahaha

Welcome aboard, Matt.

There is no need to wait to remove the Ceramic Coating and re-apply. You can do it right away. You will, however, need a polisher to mechanically remove the coating since it is now fully cured and can't be simply washed off. If the hood is the only really noticeable area with scratches, there's no need to remove the CC from the entire vehicle, though. It's not an easy task, but on the upside, in the process of removing the CC, you'll most likely compound out the scratches that bothered you in the first place.

Congrats on the milestone, Mike. Glad you're still active on the forum with the rest of us bottom dwellers.

^^^^ Same here. Detail Spray with every wash except when I apply H20 G&G.

Welcome Eric. For added "pop" you'll definitely want to grab some Brilliant Glaze. It works well on White but the results on dark colors are off the chart. You can use BG in conjunction with almost every other product, except Ceramic Coatings. It can be applied over Guard & Gloss, Paint Sealant, Americana Wax, etc. You'll love the H2O G&G. Give it a try....you may be satisfied with the level of shine you get with that alone. If not, a quick coat of BG will get your attention !

Welcome Chuck. Post some pics of the Monte.

Welcome aboard Zach. Be sure to post some pics of the new ride when it arrives. We loves us some pictures on this here forum

Welcome.