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I nearly included that, but it's more of a luxury item. That stool is basically the standard issue detailing creeper/stool/chair. It's sold under a number of different brands including Griots, Adam's, Maxshine. Mine was sold under the Economax brand in Australia. I once hated cleaning wheels...

Beginner’s Buying Guide Back when I started washing cars in the very early 2000’s, there was simply no avenue for learning how to detail other than buying and trying things for yourself. No internet, no YouTube, no forums. You either taught yourself or took a job in the detailing industry...

Introduction to the Rupes HLR 15 Unveiled at SEMA late last year, Rupes finally uncovered their take on a battery powered 5 and 6-inch polisher. New BigFoot iBrid Polishers HLR21 HLR15 - Rupes tools While Rupes led the industry with the iBrid Nano machines, it took them a while to bring...

I hope this new cluster design makes it into Australian market cars. I have always preferred that style of dial layout; clean, clear and simple. I like this 60's design better than the Fox Body style that was already available.

For the wheels, you want a either a boars hair or synthetic brush. If the wheels have a gloss finish, I would favor the synthetic bristles as they are much softer and safer. These are the best brushes on the market, I would have at least one of each in the long handle version regardless...

I mean, you could tell people that its a camouflaged special prototype for an upcoming model. :wink:

While applying the coating prior to the PPF can be done, I've seen it done, it's not really advised. So, have the paint corrected, the PPF applied and then the ceramic coating applied to the PPF.

Not having seen a S650 in person yet, but I'm fairly sure the grill is gloss black on these cars? If so, you want the softest brush possible, something like the Detail Factory Ultra Soft Synthetic brushes. These are softest brushes I have found, while also being extremely durable, so you will...

Is there anything worse than tar when it comes to keeping a car clean? I remember my first attempt at removing tar on my first car..............................it didn't go well. I think the key thing with tar removal is to attend to it ASAP to prevent it fully bonding to the paint. It's also...

Rinse-less washing has never been particularly popular in Australia, probably because we don't get the winter conditions that prevent washing outdoors. I'll be honest in saying that I was late to the rinse-less party, a lot of that due to my lack of education on the method. It's taken me a bit...

I've sampled a selection of the DIY range, the only one I wasn't blown away with was the tire dressing, which is ok but not a standout. Ceramic Gloss I like to use as a drying aid after using their rinse-less wash, both work very well together. Not quite as slick and glossy as the same...

The DIY range is excellent, loving Incredible Suds and the rinse-less wash.

Florida would probably be a place where a ceramic coating would be of more benefit. In which case, I would look at either Gyeon Pure EVO or Mohs EVO. Both put a focus on ease of application and a warmer gloss level. Mohs EVO - "Q² Mohs EVO uses fluoro modified polysilazanes for the first time...

Thanks! While it won't approach a ceramic coating or even some other waxes, Gyeon Q2 Wax is one of the easiest waxes you will ever use. The unique thing about it is deodorant or lipstick style dispenser bottle............. It can be applied by hand or machine, I like to use a soft black...

You have a well-trained eye, because that is very much from a wax. :like: To be clear, I'm not anti-ceramic coating or PPF, I have a combination of waxes and ceramic coatings on my cars depending on what I need. I have ceramics on daily drivers that are subjected to all conditions, mainly...

My 2017 Mustang GT is in better condition now than the day I drove it out the showroom.......................and that's without PPF. That's from careful and meticulous regular care over the course of 7 years. So yes, I know how investments work, and what's needed to keep a car looking its best...

That was where I was going with my comments.

How long do you plan on keeping the car? If it's only a few years, skip the PPF and just get it ceramic coated. No point paying for PPF just so the next person who buys it gets un-marked paint. If you are keeping the car longer term, something you will love and cherish, then having PPF and...

Considering a ceramic coating will last years, compared to a few months for a wax, yes, it's important to get the car polished and corrected before application. But coatings are not permanent, so at the very least, you are locking the paint for 2 to 3 years. I actually had to deal with...

That's so awesome! :clap: