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lot's of great stuff. I would just add that id urge everyone to try some good quality microfibers from bigger detailing brands (griots, adams, chemical guys etc). i never realized how big of a difference a good microfiber makes compared to the wal mart specials. They take wax/product off the paint much easier, and they do a much better job making sure the paint does not get scratched. Poor quality microfibers can indeed leave swirls
it depends on how deep the scratch is. Ceramic coating will not prevent a key scratch or any metal from damaging it, but is will prevent swirl marks and light scratches. Most of those happen during car wash and detailing. The coating I used is guaranteed for seven years but will last longer with proper washing. The Opti-coat Pro + coating will bond into the clear coat and become part of it just not sit on top of it. The big advantages of ceramic is hydrophobic properties and slick surface that contaminates have a hard time sticking to. another advantage is less time in washing and frequency of washing. Every couple of weeks foam cannon rinse dry to prevent water spots( unless you can wash with deionized water). if you need to go beyond just the foam wash to get spots off use a micro fiber mitt with the two bucket method and DO NOT USE CIRCULAR MOTIONS just up and down or side to side in straight lines. Like I have mentioned earlier in this thread Pan the organizer and chemical guys have awesome videos on all of the steps from washing to clay bar to final finish. There are a lot of good products that will enhance your paint. Ceramic is the best wether it is the ones that only last for two to three month (turtle wax spray on is an excellent product) to the one I used Opti coat plus which was put on professionally. I hope this helped.
Much appreciated
Agree about Sprayway. I always buy the two packs.I bounce around based on what's new and what's in my allowance budget. Like MJP you can't go wrong with Meguiar's.
For glass, though, you can't beat Sprayway. They aren't kidding when they say they're the "world's best glass cleaner". Best stuff I've ever used and it's only a few bucks for a can.
Glass Cleaner | Sprayway Inc., Pioneers in Aerosols since 1947
The World's Best Glass Cleaner Excellent for windows, mirrors, windshields and other glass surfaces Dissolves dirt, grease, grit, and grime Heavy-duty foam clings to vertical surfaces Guaranteed to leave no film Contains perfume-grade alcohol for best performance Ammonia-free Clean fresh...www.spraywayinc.com
As much as I like Pan ( and i watch alot of his content) I have issue with the fact that he has never tried a product that he didnt likehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE0kcuDlwjfP2982jVH6WkQ
You're welcome.....but your wallet will be lighter.
! I would love a little objectiveness! But I guess he doesnt get paid to be objective. He gets paid to make us want to go buy something and he is damn good at that 
Hands free? Never heard that term before. If you are just blasting with a foam cannon and not agitating the surface with a wash mit or some kind of microfiber you aren't really cleaning anything. Just dont want you to be wasting time thinking you are washing your huge truck and then later on when you dry it you are grinding in all the dirt and grime into your paint.
Did the same late last year and it's truly a game changer!!! Good quality stuff!
