[SteveH]

Correct me if Im wrong - but I think we're missing an important point here...

If you routinely maintain your car's finish; then I don't see how you would really require 12-18 medium/deep polishes. Granted it is bound to happen, but if you stay atop of things (even storing outside), I think that you'd see light/medium requirements at best.

[MuttGrunt]

Originally Posted by TOGWT

Clear Coat Thickness and Paint Removal by Polishing - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...polishing.html

Great discussion over there Jon and thanks for linking it.

Originally Posted by driverman

Wow. Thanks for posting.

Do you know what the maximum clear coat reductions Japanese and European manufacturers allow before the paint warranty becomes void?

Originally Posted by SteveH

Correct me if Im wrong - but I think we're missing an important point here...

If you routinely maintain your car's finish; then I don't see how you would really require 12-18 medium/deep polishes. Granted it is bound to happen, but if you stay atop of things (even storing outside), I think that you'd see light/medium requirements at best.

Maybe true, and that's part of the idea of proper maintenance for sure! A lot of factors come into play is the bottom line, and if you're already thinking that of what you posted: you have the right idea: there's no set anything for anyone. Everything depends on how you care for the car and many other factors. I only wish more people would understand things like this.

[TOGWT]

Originally Posted by SteveH

Correct me if Im wrong - but I think we're missing an important point here...

If you routinely maintain your car's finish; then I don't see how you would really require 12-18 medium/deep polishes. Granted it is bound to happen, but if you stay atop of things (even storing outside), I think that you'd see light/medium requirements at best.

A valid point ^^^

The last paragraph of that post-

After Care

To enable a vehicle to maintain its value original paint that is in good condition is an asset. People are keeping their vehicles an average of nearly nine years. Making you client aware of how to wash and dry a paint surface while inflicting the least amount of damage will help to avoid the need to overly polish the clear coat to remove scratches and the subsequent loss of both clear coat and ultra violet paint protection. Providing this kind of value added-value services will enhance your reputation and enable you to become the source for both ethical service and high quality work. As with the successful sale of any product, educating the customer is the key.