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    Uber as QD and Drying Aid

    That is impressive with the side-by-side before/after shot. I have a friend who doesn't have access to a hose or wash area and I keep trying to convince him to give rinseless a try, just like you did with me. He always says, "Yeah, whatever" and I sent him links to some nice youtube videos...
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    Opti-Clean issues

    I have other products that are much better for paint and glass so I only use it for interiors and finishing under the hood sometimes. It does work very well for that.
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    Question on washing towels

    Much depends on your washer and dryer. Some makes and models do a lousy job of flushing out cruft, others do a good job. Everyone's mileage will vary on this one. We have a commercial front loader (Wascomat) and it seems to do pretty well with washing itself out during the rinse cycle. One...
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    latest good QD?

    QD+ has wax? I just started using Uber Rinseless. Never heard a bad thing said about it here. Doesn't spot up glass when I overspray the way wax does.
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    Super slick QD/drying aid?

    Does it streak on glass? That's why I really like Uber Rinseless since I just tried it last weekend. Doesn't streak on glass, even when the sun is straight up and the ambient temperature is high.
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    Garage Queen has to go in for dual air-bag replacement - nervous!

    My Focus RS goes in next week for the "head gasket recall" so I know exactly your sentiment. It is 15 months old and has 1672 miles on it including about 20 track miles. The paint is flawless and I was concerned about the recall because I've done quite a bit of tuning to the engine but they...
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    Stubborn water spotting with CSL...too late for exo or will it even help?

    I'm old enough to remember the smog in LA when you couldn't see down the street because it was so dense. This was in the '70s. Compared to then the air is pristine now. See: L.A.'s Smoggy Past, in Photos | KCET But, I have been to mainland China recently and the smog in Beijing, Shangai and...
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    Uber as QD and Drying Aid

    Thank you. That spray coverage is awesome! You have successfully convinced me to use rinseless techniques and methods over the past few months and I broke my maiden last weekend when I mixed up some Uber and went to town on my garaged RS. I also now understand how you get those soiled towels...
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    Uber as QD and Drying Aid

    Which Kwazar pump are you using? Since I'm not concerned with overspray on glass with Uber I would like to get something with a little more volume to save time.
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    Window cleaning tips

    The biggest help I've found is to use very, very clean waffle weave towels, 400gsm or higher works best. I believe most of the ammonia-free window cleaners found on AGO are quite competent. The differences in performance are going to be minuscule. In that respect, find a product you like and...
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    Rinseless Wash for Kamikaze Miyabi?

    Starbucks or Pete's? So many great choices out there. I would nominate Uber Rinseless. I just tried is this weekend and it exceeded all of my other products. I don't think you would hear anything but positive responses for Uber Rinseless.
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    need advice on wax/spray waxes for weekly washes, new to all this

    You are off to a good start. Regarding 845, if you have it, use it. If not, consider 476s instead. It is almost the same but in paste form and easier (my opinion) to deal with. Apply it very thin. I apply it about every 6 months. I'm in NorCal and have sun most of the year. I also use OCW...
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    Uber as QD and Drying Aid

    I just received a gallon of Uber Rinseless and mixed up a batch of 40:1 QD to be used as a drying aid. I normally use spray wax as a drying aid but the weather is heating up here and I wanted something that would not streak when oversprayed on glass. At 3 oz/gallon you get more than 40...
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    Order Error

    Received 3 of these: Griot's Garage Pump Head Dispenser Was expecting to receive 3 of these: Griots Garage Dispensing Spout Already sent E-Mail and photo to customer service. Innocent mistake, probably sitting in bins right next to each other. I don't expect any issue with customer service...
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    Best Foam Gun Setup

    My question, too. I have two foam cannons that attach to a pressure washer and they are both awesome. But, it is a hassle to bring out the pressure washer just for that. I am still looking for something that generates modest foam but with faucet pressure. Haven't seen anything that jumps out...
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    Gift for Japanese Client

    I do business in Japan and and other parts of Asia and I wanted to get a detailing gift for a client who likes cars. The gift-giving protocol has some complications. It should be small, inexpensive (relatively) and unique. It should not be so expensive that it creates reciprocity and...
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    Mobile Detail Van

    Thank you for reinforcing this. I was told to do this by one guy but it seems to be universally good advice. Thank you again.
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    Where can I order spray bottles with my shop name on the labels?

    I have a friend with a printing business. The first bottle will be extremely expensive. After the artwork and setup is done the marginal cost is almost zero and negotiable. Agree that it might be better to use some high-quality, chemical-proof adhesive labels instead.
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    1979 Pontiac Trans Am - all original - Rubbed down and ready to show!

    That is a really nice job. That is one heck of a barn find, too.
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    Disappointed for Such a Expensive Product

    I also buy and try a lot of expensive products. I have not been disappointed by that many, but there are a few that were underwhelming. I'm not going to name them here because going negative is not really productive. BTW, a few are from top-tier, top-touted brands here which have many great...
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