Recent content by daggerNC

I use GG Leather Care lotion ( more concentrated than spray), which you could dilute some if needed, but a little goes quite a ways. I may need to try the McKee's

I agree - seen some really great detailing on the vehicles but then you look at the tires, and say what?? "C'mon man" Looks like 2 different people worked on the car. That said, thank's Mike (as usual) for the tips and guide. But for those of us who like a high gloss shine (but of course...

If I may state two components of my "favorite" part of your waxathon: 1) as an engineer I really like to follow the discipline you had to and continue to follow in order to create a path forward of continuous refinement and improvement, and 2) I just love the close up of the beading pattern...

Holy beadsalicious - Son1c what a jouney! Your tenacity and perseverance will pay off. I know I'm late to this game but if I could get onto the end of your sample list I'd love to try some of your "creations". Cheers, daggerNC

Wow - haven't heard that name in a long time - Astro Shield! I used it for a while also and it was very good, along the lines of a very durable, glossy sealant-type of shine. That was around the time I played with Liquid Glass for a while until I met up with DuraGloss - and I still use a number...

PC 7424. Thanks for the Giveaway contest!

The Wheel and Component brush for me! (But the wheel wash is a close second..) Thanks!

Man, still have over 1.5 gallons left of v2!!!! Maybe Dr. G will send me a small sample of his new v3 ONR so I can do a compare :-D

The soak technique makes good sense and I'll definitely use that next time it happens (hopefully not first thing in the morning when I'm already late for work!). Also need to store a bottle of ONR mixture in my car! Going to look for any good info on safely removing existing premium sealants and...

Thanks guys - I actually did buy a cquartz kit, but it being January the temps on the days off I've had weren't above 60* per the minimum temp application requirements. There is no underhood insulation which I found a little odd considering it is a known condition for these Mini's. There is a...

Very happy owner of a 2 week old 2012 Mini Cooper S Clubman (a blast to drive!). Spent the first 3 days detailing it: Dawn dish detergent full wash; complete interior vinyl and leather treatments; a little claying and a few areas of light Porter Cable DA swirl removing; and then two coats (14...

Dang I ate too much!!!! My Mom is here and here pies (and everything else she cooks) are just incredible..... Hope everyone else (OK, those Canada types had their T-Day a month earlier...) had a great day. I may try the IronX as part of the first wash event, and I'll clay just the horizontal...

lol!

Hey guys - thanks for the responses already and it being Turkey Day and all! MJ - I have used Optimum Spray Wax (and ONR) and I have to agree it is a pretty amazing shine for a quick spray wax! I was looking at their Opti-Seal because of that. Just read thru the Corey threat where he did a...

I'm actually getting a new vehicle WOOT!! Sadly sold my restored 1966 F100 so got the OK to go with a "new" but fun ride, so MINI Cooper S Clubman it is. It will get here just before Christmas. And here is my question to the collective wisdom of these excellent forums: What's the "best"...