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    WG users ... do you use WG spritz for maintenance?

    Do you use WG's QD to maintain your WG finish OR is another QD working for you?
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    AIO as a finishing polish?

    Can AIO be used as a final polish, e.g., can you follow up DACP with AIO and then use a topper?
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    What are some water based QDs?

    Besides QS what are some other water based QDs?
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    FD failed me today

    My favorite QD, FD let me down today. I was wiping down a vehicle when my spray bottles clogged, then spit out some orange chunks that looked like pureed carrot. I swirled the bottle and shook it up and the orange pieces seemed to dissolve, but they came back. Wiping the orange residue...
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    How do you hold clay?

    Ok, I'm ready for the "carefully" replies:D But seriously does anyone have a technique they use that helps from dropping that slippery little sucker? It's especially difficult when you try to divide a clay bar into small pieces.
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    Ordered WG twins today ... which polish to use to prep?

    I'm contemplating polish options for my 03 Red Ram truck. My paint is in very good condition with just "minor" swirls. Plan to: Wash Clay Rinse Polish??? WG pre-cleaner WG Deep Gloss sealant So many good polish choices now?:nixweiss Anyone have a good suggestion?
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    Polishing with higher speeds with PC

    I've only owned my PC for about a month now. I've been polishing at about speed = 4, but today while working with PwC, I cranked it up to a hair over 5. Seems like the extra speed made a considerable difference. Anyone else experience this?
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    How many detailing sessions to make a "beater" look it's best?

    3 seems to be the magic number for me. Of course, if it's a car that's been neglected and has oxzidized after one session, it usually looks considerably better. But, it seems that after my 3rd session with a neglected car it looks about as good as I can get it at my current skill level.
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    Wolfgang handbook?

    I noticed in the Wolfgang Deep Gloss Concours Kit it includes a WG handbook supposedly written by a detailing professional. I was just curious if anyone seen this handbook and if it had any useful tips.
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    Clients that value protection more than aesthetics

    Awhile back I purchase Collinite 476s. It didn't have quite the look I was looking for, so I always topped it with S100 or Blitz. Recently I've detailed a few cars for folks who told me that appearance is secondary. They were only looking for protection. One lady told me she was looking...
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    WG users ... did you "top" it?

    Does WG lend itself to topping with a carnuba, e.g. KSG, or does it look best by itself?
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    Which "NEW" product are you most exicted about?

    Which NEW product are you most excited about? NXT, WG, FMJ, EX-P, etc ...
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    Clearkote product questions?

    Wasn't CK supposed to offer a prep product? Any word on that blue stuff? Also, if anyone knows, should we expect a sealant, e.g. EX-P, from CK?
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    Super Gloss Ultimate ... Wax that last 2 years!!!

    Ever heard of this stuff? From their advertisement: It's extremely durable and designed to last over 2 years under the toughest conditions with only 1 application. http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.cfm/partfamilyid/549/lc/pfst/key_word/super%20gloss
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    NXT and smearing?

    Anyone have trouble with NXT smearing? I washed my truck today and it felt gummy. While drying with a WW the finished actually smeared. The only thing I have on it presently is NXTx2. Fortunately FD saved the day.
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    How do you guys purchase clay?

    At $10-12 per bar, clay is by far the biggest material expense in detailing (per session). Any tips in reducing this costs?
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    Stuff I ordered tonight ...

    Autopia store: Meg's NXT Tech Protectant - price was too good not to try Meg's #16 Professional paste wax - Thanks, ScottWax Geniune Wool Wash Mitt - tired of chennile mitt shedding TOL: Perfection Glaze - one step polish/wax for friend's "beaters", $9.95 for 32 oz. Thanks...
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    #16 vs #26?

    How does Meg's #16 Professional paste wax compare to #26 paste wax?
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    Anyone offer an express detail (one step)?

    What's a good one step product, eg. wash + wax? I was thinking #6:nixweiss Is there anything that looks as good as VM with more durability?
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    Question for those who own 3.0 hp Craftsman portable wet/dry vac

    Question for Scottwax and other who own this unit. I just bought the Craftsman unit and the owner's manual states that the unit is shipped unassembled. The directions says to locate the float (ball) and remove the filter cage and place float in the center ring of the lid. On my unit the...
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