r/AutoDetailing

I know it’s been discussed ad nauseam, but seeking feedback on some “ceramic” products that have accumulated on my shelf. My daily sits under a tree getting very dirty and sticky between weekend washes. I’ve used Griots 3-1 & TW Hybrid Ceramic and neither seem to last more than 2-3 weeks. To my fault, i’ve not properly prepped (clay, decon, polish) so I didn’t expect the best.

This weekend I’m going to clay, decon, and pull the car in the garage for a one step and I want to apply a ceramic spray to hopefully make it easier to clean the tree debris off in the future. Which one of these should be the best? In my experience 3-1 lasts better then TW HCS but I also have this Adam’s spray that seems to promise more then the other 2. Also would like to apply TW Pure Bead on top of whatever I use. Feedback?

Also if anyone has experience with this Glass sealant would appreciate. Trying to find something better than RainX.

Fusso coat is goated

Would it be better for me to get a professional detailer to have a look at this or should I try to purchase the stuff myself and have a go at trying to fix it? I had a look at the costs of getting my own decontaminant + clay bar and it'll cost me around $50 AUD to purchase the items but I still have no idea how to use them.

It's made a literal square the exact shape that my plate was sitting on top of. I tried to give it a clean but it seems to have seeped through my clear coat.

It states "Pre - Waxing Glaze". Is it a glaze or a polish, or both? Does it remove defects via actual correction, or does it just fill defects?

I tried waxing my car and it left this faded white patch? I’ve tried washing it off with no luck. Any ideas on how to go about fixing this?

A neighbor was giving these away so I grabbed them. They are mostly full, but I was wondering if they are worth keeping and using. So I came to you wizards.

So I’ll preface this with saying I’m not a Detailer. So I tried to save myself money as the used car I bought had light dog scratches. I successfully got the scratches out with compound however I can’t seem to get the haze/smudges etc off for the life of me. I’ve tried polishing it multiple times and now I’m starting to scratch it side ways.

Does anybody have any advice on how to fix this? I regret touching it tbh and I won’t do it again LOL

Started with a one step which removed a good chunk of the swirls, then moved onto a heavy compound & pad but it’s barely helped with these long deeper scratches. As title says what has caused these scratches and how far would I have to go to remove them? They don’t catch at all on my fingernail and the surface overall feels super smooth to the touch.
TIA

Completed this job recently focusing on bringing back depth to the clear coat and tackling high-traffic interior wear.

Process breakdown:

Exterior:
• Foam pre-wash + two-bucket contact wash
• Chemical decontamination (iron remover) + medium clay bar
• Single-stage machine polish to clear light oxidation and enhance gloss
• 12-month ceramic sealant application on paint and exterior trim
• Wheel wells, face, and barrels deep-cleaned and dressed

Interior:
• Deep blowout with tornador/compressed air
• Full extraction on floor mats and upholstery
• Multi-step leather cleaning and matte UV conditioner
• Non-greasy interior protection across dashboard and door cards
• Streak-free glass finish

Running a fully equipped mobile rig around West Michigan (Oceana / Muskegon area). Always learning and refining techniques—critiques, pad recommendations, or sealant combos you guys prefer are welcome!

Non professional use, just my car. I hate big shop vacs, but I used to work in plumbing and guys would use these for water, dust, and things of that nature. Seems like it’d be nice and convenient for being so small? Anyone use one for cars and have any feedback?

I have a high performance fwd car with 5 years of burnt rubber on the side skirts. I’ve tried bug and tar remover, wd-40, and degreaser with a DA and finishing pad and little came off. The dark spot is where I just spent an hour experimenting. plastic razor blade gets the chunks off but scratches the crap out of it. Something has to work

So i have bought this Bigboi a couple weeks back and it's the second time i use it. It's connected via brass quick connects, that have teflon tape around them, to a 50ft flexzilla hose that's connected to a mckillans swivel gun. Is this something to do with the power or the machine? If i have no nozzles on it, it doesn't pulse, but with them connected or with a foam cannon connected, it acts strange. How can i fix this? I noticed my foam cannon also underperforming.

I’ve had my car washed a few times after I was gone during a storm in my area that left my hood coated in dirt as it was parked under a balcony above my driveway. I tried to use some spot cleaner and it appears to not be making a difference. Does this mean its damage to a clear coat or do I need to do a more aggressive cleaning approach?