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    What should I do with my MF's...

    As Mike Phillips suggests, I sort MF towels by use [1) compound/polish/glaze, 2) wax/sealant, 3) all else] and condition/type [1) Good MF, 2) Tatty MF, 3) Good cotton, 4) Tatty cotton]...
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    What is your "GO TO" interior protectant

    :iagree::dblthumb2:
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    How do you care for your wash mitt?

    For CarPro Merino Wool Mitts, I rinse, squeeze/shake out excess water and air dry on grit guard. Once dry, I brush out with dedicated brush. Once a month (after 4x use), I hand wash with Woolite in warm/hot water and then do above process.
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    detailing gloves-what do you use???

    Lowe's Venom Steel One-Size-Fits-All Nitrile Cleaning Gloves :dblthumb2:
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    My towels no longer dry

    I always wash MF in HOT water and extra rinse using Wolfgang Microfiber Cleaner and Rejuvenator; note, this detergent is designed for HE washers & calls for HOT/cold WASH/rinse). I also use white vinegar in rinse cycle. I tumble dry on low/no heat and hang dry while still a little damp. As...
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    Looking to pick up a new Sealant

    +1 Menzerna PL
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    2014 Audi S5 Correction/Opti Coat Pro

    Great job. What products did you use?
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    VW Leatherette

    :iagree::dblthumb2:
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    Hey Im Sean! Check out my detailing video!

    Overall, I like the REP (Restore, Enhance, Perfect) name and your shop & video look professional, nice and clean. Some video suggestions: - Start with company name so we know who you are and what you do - Show condition of what you're restoring/enhancing before you start working. Starting with...
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    Learn about Paints

    :iagree: And there's a reason Mike Phillips' first book was titled, "The Art of Detailing." Do you and your car(s) a favor and buy Mike Phillips’ The Complete Guide to a Show Car Shine Paperback Book
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    Can I fix this compounding damage??

    Q: "Is there a way I can lessen the surface damage by buffing it out to bring back the gloss finish?" A: Yes, assuming your nephew used 1200 grit or finer grade of sandpaper, I'd use Menzerna Fast Gloss Compound, Fast Gloss 400, FG400 compound or if 2000 grit or finer, try Menzerna SIP -...
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    Contest - Create a new name!

    ACE - Autogeek Care Education or Autogeek Certified Excellence...Autogeek Car Enhancer...Autogeek Car Excellence Playing off Autogeek's existing marketing - "Autogeek - We are Car Care"
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    Learn about Paints

    As it's hard to predict/rely on paint hardness/softness, even from same auto manufacturer (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/31888-audi-soft-paint-making-generalizations-about-hardness-softness.html), doing a test spot is critical first step to correcting/polishing paint...
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    What is a proper section pass? How?

    From Mike Phillips' articles http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/26962-how-much-product-do-i-use-my-da-polisher.html
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    What is a proper section pass? How?

    Mike Phillips' video on how to do a section pass http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-car-garage-how-videos/24074-show-car-garage-video-how-do-section-pass-when-machine-polishing-da-polisher.html Mike's...
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    Longest Lasting One Step with DA

    Klasse AIO, klasse all in one 10 ounce, klasse all in one polish, klasse acrylic polish w/LC white pad.
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    Which one step cleaner+wax should I get?

    Sealant vice wax, which means it will last longer. My favorite AIO is Klasse AIO, klasse all in one 10 ounce, klasse all in one polish, klasse acrylic polish
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    Hard Clearcoats (Ceramic)

    For my black Audi Q7... Products. - Compound/polish. Menzerna FG400 w/Flex 3401 w/LC 5" Orange Hybrid Pad (w/LC 4" backing plate adapter) and Menzerna SF4000 (w/LC 5" White Hybrid Pad)...OR - Wolfgang Uber Compound 3.0 (like FG400) and Wolfgang Finishing Glaze 3.0 (like SF4000); note...
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    Microfiber Towels - Which to get!?

    Microfiber Madness
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