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It's a shame he probably won't see this... but if he does, I hope he has a happy birthday and knows that he has friends everywhere... :birthday: :cheers:

I think he has amassed enough tips that it is beyond an article (this, the Flex 3401 technique, etc.) that I think it's time for a Smack book... :hungry: :dblthumb2:

Good advice if you want to use the duster. I don't use it often, but when I do it is great and I have never scratched the paint - and I have two black cars, one with extremely soft paint. Even so, I still prefer using a waterless wash or quick detailer. You can doing it surprisingly quick...

If I remember correctly, I use 3 ounces of product in the garden sprayer per gallon. I believe this is almost exactly the same ratio of .5 ounces to 22. It works great in the garden sprayer. My garden sprayer is one gallon so 3 ounces is perfect. I find UWW to be better than ONR, and I believe...

Thanks Stuart! I appreciate you taking a read. Now let's see some pictures of you cleaning your wheels ;)

I had it in my cart, but then I talked to Corey of CarPro USA and he said that it is not a high foam shampoo - that it is low suds and I don't prefer that type for maintenance washes. Wash and wax, like 1Z Perls, then fine but I like high suds, so I didn't get it. I'm excited to hear the...

Great job! That CQ UK looks great on that blue! How do you like the Incredisponge? I have the Incredimitt and like it a lot. Thanks for sharing...

Thank you! Make sure to let me know how you like it. I have a bunch of FE and still really like it, especially at the price I got it at ;) I think you'll find that Rim7 is all around a better product, also without the smell, but everyone is different so make sure to give me some feedback. I...

Thank you Mark! Thanks for reading!

Addysdaddy has been doing a whole bunch of research - calling people, reading reviews, searching forums, everything - you name it, he has done it. If he doesn't see this thread, it may be worth a PM for his opinion. I've only really considered two - Escort & Valentine. I leaned toward Escort...

Thanks! After using Full Effect and 1Z, it was certainly nice to have a cleaner that doesn't have that characteristic smell they are known for! I use SONAX most of the time, mainly because it is the cheapest of the bunch that I have. Even though it is significantly more expensive, the lack of...

I've used both 3M and XPel. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, but they are at the top. I would choose between these two. Do a little research and see what brand (and model) has the characteristics that you prefer. I don't think you would be disappointed with it. Properly installed...

Great job! I've always thought (and said a few times) that clean wheels and dressed tires bring together a car better than anything, and this is no exception. That paint popping and with everything else just brings it all together nicely. Thanks for sharing!

Scholl Concepts Rim7 Wheel Cleaning Gel Review, continued. The Glove Test I decided that I needed to do the glove test to really make sure that everything was removed, rather than being hidden or blending into the aluminum color. I started by swiping my finger along the right side of the...

Scholl Concepts Rim7 Wheel Cleaning Gel Review So I was happy to finally be able to try this wheel cleaner out since I have become a wheel cleaner junkie. So, why did I want to try this wheel cleaner? Well, there have been quite a few color changing wheel cleaners coming on the market in...

So would the main benefit be that you can now machine sand closer to an edge, rather than having to go back through the area by hand? The backing plate is much too small to do the entire car with it, right? That's where a 3" Griot's, PC, or Rupes Duetto would come in? But next to the edge, to...

I would use it as strictly a decon step. Mike Phillips has a great article on using Iron-X as a wheel decon. The biggest thing is making sure to dry the wheel after the initial cleaning, before the Iron-X. I believe Mike says it is a tip from BobbyG, so you know it's good! Clean wheel with...

While I haven't used Zymöl Ebony, every wax I've used from them I've loved. I think Ebony is designed for single stage paint, so that's a plus, too. I have also heard good things about BlackFire BlackICE. I believe that the Zymöl offering is significantly less expensive, but I think I would go...

Great job Eric! It was my pleasure to help and I'm glad that I could. If there is anything else that you think I could be of assistance with, please don't hesitate to ask me. It's what we're on here for. Thanks for posting and I'm glad you had great results! Happy detailing! :dblthumb2:

Optimum Power Clean is the only APC I use. It is great and can be heavily diluted depending on the task. It is also one of the safest APCs on the market, in terms of risk to the surface you're cleaning and your health.