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Old 03-26-2019, 01:37 PM
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Xpel and coat it immediately
How does it work? They coat after XPEL? So they coat on the top of the sticker?
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Yes, they apply Opticoat Pro or other ceramic coating over the entire car, including the Xpel film....
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Originally Posted by thatTARDISguy
Check out Chicago Auto Pros in Glenview. They're an awesome shop - they do amazing work. Tints, coatings, overall detail, etc.

Ask to speak with Greg or Jason (the owners) and let them know Max with the S5 recommended you.
randomly researching and found the place you recommended.
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Take lots of photos. It'll never be so pristine again. And most importantly; enjoy it!
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Originally Posted by dafantom
Don't forget to let your insurance company know you have a new car.

Has anyone compared the results of Optimum No Rinse (ONR) Wash and Shine with RejeX (the excellent stuff I've used for years)????
ONR wash and shine is a rinseless wash with a little spray wax mixed in. It isn’t meant to be a durable sealant. ONR is great stuff though I find the version without wax more versatile. Or are you referring to the Rejex wash product?
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Originally Posted by Zed 2.0
ONR wash and shine is a rinseless wash with a little spray wax mixed in. It isn’t meant to be a durable sealant. ONR is great stuff though I find the version without wax more versatile. Or are you referring to the Rejex wash product?
I thought Optimum Wash & Wax is the version that includes the spray wax? I believe Wash & Shine does not.
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I thought Optimum Wash & Wax is the version that includes the spray wax? I believe Wash & Shine does not.
Wash & Wax (GREEN) has wax added, requiring one to 'buff' off the wax film afterwards.
Wash & Shine (BLUE) doesn't have the wax added and doesn't require the extra work.

Both are great products, but I rarely use the GREEN anymore and when I do, it's on one of our older cars that lacks ceramic coating
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Originally Posted by JD15
I thought Optimum Wash & Wax is the version that includes the spray wax? I believe Wash & Shine does not.
Yup, you're completely right. I was mixed up on their branding. I'll use both, but I prefer the blue non-wax. The wax doesn't seem to add much shine, but adds some streaking propensity and typically doesn't bead as well as whatever I have on as a LSP.
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Originally Posted by garberfc
Take lots of photos. It'll never be so pristine again.
Haha so true. The car will be depreciated as soon as I drive off the dealer too, right?

How could this guy request to have a car delivered to the shop? He must be famous. Purple looks good though.


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Originally Posted by Zed 2.0
ONR wash and shine is a rinseless wash with a little spray wax mixed in. It isn’t meant to be a durable sealant. ONR is great stuff though I find the version without wax more versatile. Or are you referring to the Rejex wash product?
REJEX polymer sealant. Did both our cars this weekend. Easy on-easy off. Been using it for years. Great stuff!

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