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New BMWs have a Sun Reflective Technology in their leather. Is it ok to use conditioner and cleaners, such as Zaino on the leather seats? Is it a reflective coating? Will some cleaners remove the reflective "coating"? What about using a Scotchguard Leather protector on the new/cleaned leather?

If you have very light rain on a freshly Zaino'ed (2 coats Z2Pro, finished with Z6 & Z8) and clean car, how would you go about reviving the shine? Is a wash necessary or just QD'ing with Z6 is ok? I'm asking because, if I spend another 2-3 hours today washing and detailing my new Lexus GX...

A few days ago, I tried removing swirls off a neglected 1999 Chrysler Concorde (dark green). SSR 2.5 was applied partly by hand, and partly using a Simoniz Orbital. I was largely unsuccessful. Being a newb, I think my technique of using the orbital wasn't optimum, applying too much pressure...

I'm looking for some info regarding polishing out swirls of a 7 yr old clear coat. I'm going to use SSR 2.5, followed by SSR1, and would be working by hand. I have no experience with abrasive polishes. Any suggestions regarding the techniques? Do I use up/down motion, or small circles, or...

I'm looking to polish a 7 year old Chrysler Concorde that has NOT been taken good care of. I do not have the PorterCable, but will be borrowing a "generic" polisher from a friend. I have been reading this forum for a while now, and have been turned into an enthusiast, but with 2 kids and a...

OK, I'm a newbie to detailing, and have read through the documents on this website, as well as lurking around in the forums. I will be taking a new car delivery mid-April, and have asked the dealer not to polish/wax the car. I plan on claying, and then using Klasse All-In-One, along with a...