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I think a decent cover is a good stop-gap. Why can't the Saab go under a cover outside?

Well Cockpit just p***ed it off and spread around the sticky stuff. 10:1 OPC worked a bit better, 3:1 better still, removing the stickiness from the horn, but it tools several applications of full strength OPC with several microfiber towels and an upholstery brush to really remove it from the...

They weren't sticky before the detail, but the car is a 2001 BMW convertible with only 30k miles (vacation car), and while it's been garaged and kept clean, this is it's first detail. Not all surfaces are sticky/shiny, just the door above the ashtray and the horn cover in the middle of the...

Bump? Does anyone else know how to remove sticky silicone-like residue left by a ham-handed detailer? Thanks.

Were you ever able to resolve the stickiness? We just had a car detailed and whatever they used on the interior left several surfaces a sticky mess.

It looks like I need to give 476 a shot at some point, if only for giggles and grins. It sounds like it lends itself to application with a dual-action buffer, which can put wax on really thin. Has anyone tried applying it by machine? I'm at 14 weeks on the 845 and it still beads like crazy...

It looks like I need to give 476 a shot at some point. I'm at 14 weeks on the 845 and it still beads like crazy. Winter weather has set in here in the NW, and I've been traveling a lot, so I've only washed the car 4-5 times since giving it two coats of 845, which probably helps its durability...

I'm another happy Collinite user, especially now that the bottle's a little less full--makes it easier to turn liquid. I use a DA to apply, so it's thin. It sure doesn't take much!

Wow gorgeous cars and nice correction.

+1 for The 3M kit. It'll be interesting to see how you like the Diamondite kit.

Ok, I may get motivated tonight and buff them after work. It won't take long, just a hassle of moving cars, etc. Thanks.

Gotcha. Thanks.

That was the plan--just ran out of time/energy last night to buff them, so tossed them up onto the rack and put the cars away. What's the downside to waiting? I wouldn't do this if they were on the car, because they'd look nasty, but sitting on the rack seems like it'll be fine. Not too...

Hmmm, what else am I compulsive about? Let's see...cars, motorcycles, food, music, watches, woodworking. That's pretty much it for the time being, but stay tuned--new compulsions arrive frequently and stick around for a while!

Welcome, Phil. I'm in SW Portland. Looks like you have a nice set up there. May give you a call when the weather makes doing everything myself not so much fun!