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    Waterless wash, techniques for SPEED?

    I'm trying to come up with a system to keep my daily driver looking clean with as little effort and money as possible. Ive been using waterless wash a lot while at the Supercharging stations. It seems more efficient than setting aside an hour on the weekend, breaking out the buckets and hoses...
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    Longest lasting filler?

    Before I got into detailing, I remember trying greasy OTC products with tons of fillers and was always disappointed with longevity. The car would look great for a couple days then the swirls would start showing again. Or the fillers would just wash off in rain or normal washing. I also used...
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    Fixing gouge in paint?

    I was driving 80MPH on a busy highway when a medium sized rock came bouncing down the road and landed on top of my hood, creating a smaller dent and gouged the paint. I had a paintless dent removal guy take out the dent which worked out really good. The dealership offered to buff out the defect...
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    Car wash shampoo that is ok in the SUN and removes grime in presoak?

    If you must, I would go for some sort of rinseless method as well. It will force you to work in small sections which will in itself prevent water spotting. I dont think your gonna get away with washing the whole vehicle in direct sun without frequent rinsing, and not have water spots. At the...
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    Advice for protection from the AZ sun

    I live in AZ and agree with the posters above. Stay away from any sort of organic wax since it attracts dust and doesn't last long in the baking sun. I use a synthetic sealant called Prima Hydro MAX. I like it because its extremely easy to work because its so thin and easy to spread, and doesn't...
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    DIY touchless wash at home?

    This is a good point. I have never used ONR before but hear great things.. Is it true that with proper technique that it wont swirl up the paint eventually? It seems like your still touching the paint on an unrinsed car and risking grinding the dirt into the clear coat. I'm trying to save...
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    DIY touchless wash at home?

    I found some videos on youtube of guys with semi trucks, farm equipment, school bus, etc.. They were using foam guns and pressure washers to clean the vehicles with no scrubbing required. Using normal car wash soap of even foam cannon specific soap will usually leave behind a film or stuck on...
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    Leather seat care questions

    OP here. My Blackfire Leather Complete came in the mail today. Initial impressions are very good. You get alot of product for your money. It does not alter the appearance of the leather in any way, so Im very satisfied in that respect. Its also super easy to quickly apply and buff out and leaves...
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    Matte/Satin tire dressing, recommendations?

    I'm looking for an inexpensive water based tire dressing that provides a nice satin/matte finish for that new-tire look. I do not want a wet, glossy, or greasy look. I also don't want to spend $30 on some exotic product. I've looked at products locally from value brands such as Meguiars...
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    Leather seat care questions

    I just bought a car with black leather seats that are already in like-new condition with no signs of use or wear. Can I get away with just using an easy 3 in 1 spray product? I was thinking about picking up Meguiars G7214 Gold Class Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Is this product alone...
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    Any tips for interior maintenance?

    I'm one of those guys who keeps the outside looking amazing, yet my interior always quickly gets destroyed by myself and the kids with random garbage, loose clothing, dirt, scuffs, odors, etc... For the people who always have immaculate interiors, how do you do it? Any secret tips to keeping...
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    I may have a problem

    To the OP: Its all good in the hood if you have the money to burn on this stuff. Im more of a keep it simple, budget kinda guy. And to be honest, my car looks better than 98% of other detailers cars. I used to buy tons of products. I have essentially wasted my money over the years. Just...
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    Bird Etching Prevention

    Its not so much about the products as it is about keeping up on your protection and attacking the poop/bugs ASAP. I use a couple coats of sealant once every 2 or 3 months, and use a spray wax after each and every one of my weekly washes. Every time Im at work, restaurants, shopping, etc...
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    Hard water spots on auto windows

    I used Duragloss Nu Glass 755 with a white pad and a DA at a speed of 4, and it worked excellent on a windshield with SEVERE water spots that were etched. It took 2 or 3 applications for it to work, but it did and now my windows are crystal clear. I researched this topic for hours. You will...
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    Does Meguiars make any bad products?

    You can find tons of positive threads/reviews on Meguiars products, and rightfully so. Those threads are nice, but boring and predictable. Megs tend to make consistently good stuff across the entire range. I literally created this thread to find out if there are any Megs products to avoid...
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