Tim

I must of received a defective mug. The first time I pulled out my polisher and started a paint correction session the darn mug flew across the kitchen and shattered when it it floor! 

Sorry, but I have to say that was technique rather than a defective product.

I prefer to give my coffee mugs a good strip wash using Dawn after every use.  Since they already have a ceramic coating on them, I skip the LSP.

*technically, that would make water the LSP, right?

George. Shine is from great paint - the prep work makes it.

There are plenty of outstanding videos here to help, but in general terms:

Wash

Clay

Polish

Protect.

There are going to be tons of ways to vary that like sealant then wax, maybe toss in glaze. You will learn what you like and do that.

Ack! You made me check. I'm down to my last 10 cans!

Mine don't have a logo at all!

Grant.

Weird twist: I brought up the Isle of Man at work today.

The foam cannon is nice, but if you are that busy, a step you can skip.

Strip, clay and polish as needed.

I'd definitely suggest liquid paint sealant for the tundra. Glaze will add a nice pop, but it is another step that takes time. With the sealant, wax is also optional. HGG is a water activated sealant, but doesn't have the longevity of PS.

As for the car wash... A wash with brushes will clean your car well and give you the added bonus of swirls! One without brushes uses harsh chemicals that will strip protection - that is where HGG can come into play.

A kit with WW and towels will help with bugs.

Thanks guys!

I think you missed my initial point.... I CAN'T help but to keep her clean on a very regular basis. So far I've probably wiped her down 10-15 times (not always full wipes) in the past month.

I'm not convinced the ceramic coating is worth the price. So I've been hitting it with G&G. I'll likely start hitting panels with the LPS

I know I get your point, my Vette is black and it gets some kind of wash (2 bucket, rinse less or waterless) every time I drive it. I can't imagine trying to take care of a daily like that!

With a good wash technique you shouldn't need to worry about it. If you are going to insist on a daily driver being perfect and it is black, well, I think I can refer you to a mental health provider!

While buttery is a fine wax, it just sits there on my shelf. I can say the same for my Americana though, it just sits there in the fridge gazing longingly at the cars with a fresh coat of Patriot.

When your car is at a shop to have a new clutch put in and you go over at night with a nice bucket full of rinse less wash...

With the liquid paint sealant you put on a layer thinner than you can imagine, one or two panels at a time (probably just one if by hand as that takes longer) and wipe it off. There is really no buffing involved, it comes off really easily.

Americana is an awesome wax, you won't be disappointed.  Patriot is for show cars.

When the water doesn't fly off like I want while using my master blaster, I like to wax/seal.

Does anyone have any issues with svrt When it gets wet. As far as streaking.

If you apply too much, yes. Let it sit for a while then knock it down with a microfiber towel.

These are cheap brushes I use for svrt all the time:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00002N6GA/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm with Beemer on the foam cannon/pressure washer. Heck, I'd skip the foam gun also (I have one and rarely use it). If you call, they will walk you through everything, probably customize a kit for your needs.

How long does GM keep the 20% sale going?

You must take delivery by this Friday - 7/8/16.

Interesting. I have a partial gallon I got 4 1/2 years ago and it is still just as thick as ever.

I had that happen to several towels in the first wash, that was a few years ago and they still work just fine.

I usually apply, let it sit a while and then knock it down with a towel. I feel like that makes sure I don't have too much on there.

John, thanks for continuing to follow up here. I am curious what caused this.

Polish away on the black area below the windows, just not on the trim between the Windows. You can skip the sidekick drying after the strip wash and go straight to the beer.

(I had a 2013 Volt and now have a 2015, so I do know the area you are asking about)

We should thank omegaman1978 for teeing up this thread.

By the way, is that your daily, ahem, driver?