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Risely- A G-wagon is pretty big....the spray would be enough work for Yours Truly even if I were a user of Coatings. Sounds like you're happy with it, so I wouldn't try to fix what isn't broken.

TGates- You ever try that EF Clear Pearl as a Drying Aid? And yeah...I *still* have another jug of it on the shelf! Bull6791- The short-answer is that you can use anything that won't mess with your LSP. SprayWax, Quick Detailers, Rinseless Washes...I've had great results with all of those...

Bull6791- FWIW, my guidelines for "when to reapply" are: 1) before it needs doing. Stay one step ahead by re-LSPing every now and then even though it's obviously not necessary. If you use something really quick and easy (e.g., SprayLSP as a Drying Aid) you can keep a car "just waxed" with...

Lonnie- Yeah, sigh...I *DO* have to break that iBrid out of its box and see what I think of it. I didn't end up needing it (or my G8 with the 1" conversion) the last time I did a Detail, but if I do the latest, uhm...accumulation...instead of just selling it (yeah, big "oops!" :o ) I'll sure...

I used the GG Ceramic Trim Restorer on some plastic interior bits that had the same appearance and it worked great, although some areas needed a few applications. Of course (disclaimer time!), that doesn't mean it'll work for anybody else's issues ;) But like their Rubber Prep, the Ceramic...

Remember to flush out the Fuel Filler Coves on vehicles that have them, especially the back side where the filler neck comes out going to the tank. Some vehicles even have foam in this area, and that can really get loaded up with salt.

Setec- Well, yeah...you got me searching for a way to incorporate the foamcannon into the undercar sprayer. And yeah, I do think about how to fabricate a means of combining that with the BHB too, that'd be ideal.

Setec- Thanks for mentioning that! I just now ordered the ToolDaily foamcannon setup to use with my DetailKing unit. *NOW* I oughta be all set!

Setec- Yes indeed, the right facilities do make all the difference. If I didn't have the current shop I'd just pay somebody to do this stuff (not that I can find anybody good, or they'd already be doing it ;) ). I just got this: https://www.detailking.com/products/under-carriage-cleaner-20...

Setec- Gee, that sounds like the Disposable Car approach that I can't quite bring myself to do with, well... anything.

Lonnie & Silly Rabbit- Good on you for mentioning the Salt-Away. Wonder if it trashes LSPs? Setec- You doing OK on salt mitigation even without the Salt-Away?

Bull6791- I suspect most people don't realize it until they see rust-blooms. Using a color-indicator Iron Remover will basically just show whether it was necessary or...whether you just wasted resources trying to fix something that wasn't broken after all! Processes like the baggie-test can...

Risley- Welcome to Autopia! I commend you for caring about the areas that don't show! I'm a fanatic about my undercarriages/etc. so your Q resonates with me :D Automotive International/ValuGard (yes, SIC) sells a product called ProGard VG-502 made just for this, and VG stuff is approved by...

MisterSnoop- That *is* worth mentioning, how the CAIO takes a bit of work to get out of the pads! A good Pad Cleaning Product can help a lot, but yeah...still a lot of work under hot water (and wearing nitrile gloves). I always dedicate my pads to specific products, so having those "just for...

TGates- Heh heh, once again, you and I are on the same page after all! Bull6791- OK, just be careful that you don't make more work for yourself.

Bull6791- As with TGates' advice (excellent per usual!), the info you'd heard about number/cleaning pads was pretty good. My short answer about the number of pads is always "a lot more than you'd ever imagine!" and that's not really facetious. OK, I'm pretty fanatical about this topic, but you...

Sizzle Chest- I hope I share your opinion of the GG creams as I plan to use them next time I have to do a major correction (well, in addition to M101). Bull6791- IIRC, Toyotas are still on the "somewhat soft normal" range with regard to hardness. Griot's used a black Toyota for their video...

Bull6791- It's pretty inconceivable that you'd do any damage with something like Griot's Ceramic AIO :D But I sincerely commend you for thinking along those lines, you're smart to take it easy and not "polish away too much clearcoat", a danger that some people don't take seriously. If...

Setec- Well, it didn't take me half an hour to realize that my Rupes mini wasn't right for me ;)

Setec- Heh heh, you don't exactly make it sound appealing!