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  1. SirTanon

    Work Truck Fleet- Sealant questions

    It doesn't sound like a bad idea. It's always nice to have a good looking fleet of trucks. One thought though - Why not offer some sort of simple incentive to the drivers of these trucks so that after a year, if their truck meets a certain level of maintenance/upkeep, they get a bonus of some...
  2. SirTanon

    So, How many times do you wash your car?

    Averaged out over the course of a year, I would say I wash my daily driver about 35-40 times total. When the weather is nice, it gets washed about once a weekend, but some weeks, it's either poor weather and washing is not practical, or the weather has been amazing, and there's just a very...
  3. SirTanon

    Suggested interior cleaner

    This is my go-to as well, followed up with 303 Aerospace Protectant where needed/wanted. Always does the job well and doesn't leave behind anything I don't want.
  4. SirTanon

    Best liquid wax

    If it's too tough to remove, then you're laying it on TOO thick. The trick with 845 is to lay it down super thin.
  5. SirTanon

    Favorite new(ish) spray wax?

    I've been using Megs D156 on my Fusion for over a year now and love it. My only complaint is that in our dusty climate, it seems a bit prone to collecting dust but it's not a deal breaker. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk
  6. SirTanon

    is it safe to use pressure washer to wash car?

    We had rain last night, and thus ugly spots this morning, so I washed my fusion earlier today, front to back, using my pressure washer and some car wash concentrate specifically made for PWs.. Didn't even touch my buckets. 1 - Spray down with car wash solution, let dwell 1 minute 2 - Spray down...
  7. SirTanon

    Post Your Beading Shots!!!

    We got some rain the other day, and I was lucky enough to walk out front shortly after it stopped and got a few pics. The beading was just amazing...
  8. SirTanon

    Why isn't everyone using coatings if it is "better" than sealants?

    What you're talking about.. those are not true coatings.. they are what the dealer CALLS "coating" but they're far from it. At best, they are VERY expensive sealants that come with a "warranty".. They can't hold a candle to a true coating like Cquartz or Opti-Coat.
  9. SirTanon

    The Post a Picture of Your Ride as it Sits Thread

    Actually, my money is on "he forgot to put a pad back on the DA when he got to the hood..."
  10. SirTanon

    Plastic engine cover of my ATS?

    I give my engine bay a good clean-up with appropriately diluted Meg's 101 APC, and then rub down all the plastics with 303 protectant. Leaves a nice, clean, not-too-shiny look.
  11. SirTanon

    Why isn't everyone using coatings if it is "better" than sealants?

    The way I see it, there are 3 basic reasons why someone would stick with Waxes/Sealants instead of switching to applying a coating.. some of which have been covered.. 1 - "Coatings are scary and I don't want to risk misapplying it and screwing up the finish, or at least wasting the $$$ I spent...
  12. SirTanon

    Meguiar's D114 Rinsefree Express Wash Is Discontinued

    I'm sure I'm not the only one wondering - what WOULD it take for Meguiar's to consider bringing it back? ... Now, or some time in the future?
  13. SirTanon

    Car Paint restoration step #2 : Meguiars Ultimate Compound Review

    This was my observation as well. I've used Megs UC myself on my 2010 Fusion, and I find it to be an amazing product, but it really does support a longer work time than it appears you're using in that video.
  14. SirTanon

    Best Spray Wax/Sealant

    Amen to that. I've been saying this for at least a year. While D156 may work just as well as UQW, the smell just can't compare.
  15. SirTanon

    Trying/choosing new car shampoos

    I agree regarding Meg's Crystal Wash - it's okay but nothing special. Decent for the price. I've gone through a bottle of Turtle Wax Ice Wash & Wax and I was pretty happy with that. Lots of suds, smells great, easy to find. I am anxious to try out a couple of the more 'specialty' car...
  16. SirTanon

    Favorite vehicle from TV or Film

    Hmm.. good question, but it's gotta be: ... or perhaps:
  17. SirTanon

    How to use Motorcraft Touch Up Paint?

    I can speak to this personally. About 2 months ago, give or take, I did a repair of a keyed scratch on my 2010 Fusion, and at the same time filled in a few larger chips, plus a few smaller ones, and I used the Ford touch-up paint to do it. Yes, the little bottle does come with a 'pen'...
  18. SirTanon

    Dr. ColorChip blending solution

    So here is the question then. What can I use as a leveling liquid for standard touch-up paint on my Ford Fusion, for example?
  19. SirTanon

    Car Wash Sponge Recommendations?

    Chenille wash pad.. or in a pinch, a microfiber one. NEVER a sponge.
  20. SirTanon

    liquid wax v. Paste waxes

    I'm a big fan of paste 'waxes' myself, both for ease of application and the cool container. I also agree about being able to get more applications out of a paste vs. a liquid - this has been my overall experience. I do have liquid products, however, and I would never think to discount them -...
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