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  1. ricka

    Best AIO?

    DG 501 is a great product. I use it on everything--paint, windows, wheels (not tires ;)). It cleans very well, is easy to apply by hand (thin of course) and remove. Top with 105 for an excellent combo. In fact you only need 1 coat of 105 since it mimics the 501. It's also much easier to clean...
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    Opti-Seal on windshields ROCKS!

    Are any of the cleaners like ONR or DG 521 safe to use on the tinted side of windows? They work great on the outside (and inside the windshield) but not sure on tint. Figured it doesn't hurt to ask... Thanks much and happy holidays to all.
  3. ricka

    #7 over Tech Wax?

    From what I've found so far (and verified in other posts), Meg #5 or #7 doesn't add much if anything to a nice clear coat. It's mostly formulated for single stage paint. Guess its okay to use if you're convinced more is better, but I just don't see the big advantage. To me it doesn't even add a...
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    NOT QUITE A POLL : Name 5 Top 10 Detailing Products

    Liquid Souveran DG 501, 105, 521 ONR, DP 4-1 Waffle Weave Towels Okay, so I cheated a little.
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    Opti-Seal on windshields ROCKS!

    It appears just about anything you'd apply to paint will work on windows (at least the non-tinted sides). I've used DG 501, 105, 521, ONR, clay--you name it. All have worked great so far.
  6. ricka

    Best winter protection

    Me thinks it's unanimous...
  7. ricka

    Very Alarming Discovery!

    Fly Bye: I seriously doubt the dealer had anything to do with it. Known them for years and are incredibly forthright. In addition, they get all their paint work done at one shop--who performed the correct repaint. Just believe there's more that goes on at the ports than most people know.
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    Very Alarming Discovery!

    Awhile back, I noticed some weird bubbling and flaking on my '07 Audi A6 hood. First the dealer thought it was merely rock chips. However several excellent detailers thought it was a paint defect as the paint and clearcoat was flaking away. So, I took it back to the dealer for another look see...
  9. ricka

    Microfiber Woes

    boy, what if you have like 40-50 mf towels? i too notice the static charge after drying. question is where do you hang them all? i don't have a clothesline. one hint--if you hold two corners and shake them before folding, it does help diminish the static cling
  10. ricka

    Onr how to- tell me what you think

    mshu7, why do you think onr is better besides the concentration=less price? i've used 4-1 but almost out so thinking about trying onr...
  11. ricka

    crazy oil prices - what are you paying for gas???

    $3.12 at Sam's Club. I do use premium--the car performs better and its a price wash since the lower octane gives me worse gas mileage. for mileage tricks, i tend to keep the a6 in normal mode. get 25mpg overall with 29-30 on highway and around 21 in town. the sport mode is much more fun but...
  12. ricka

    Whats your maintenance wax/sealant?

    clay/501/105 twice a year. wash once a week (either 901 or 4-1) with 521 QD in between. Liquid Souveran every couple of months, AW about once a month--more frequent on rims. thinking about picking up some souveran spray just for grins. very hard for me to just leave the car alone--guess i'm...
  13. ricka

    DP 4 in 1 - Mixup for QD -2 Thumbs ^

    I'm also interested in ONR as my 4-1 is just about gone. Love the 4-1 rinseless wash even though I have DG 901. Easy to use and can wash in the garage at night. Not as big a fan as a QD--l like DG521 much more. I see ONR is about $5 more but everyone is saying its more concentrated and you need...
  14. ricka

    Washer Time!

    We have the Kenmore Elite HE3t. Front loaders are amazing at how little water they use. Clothes get cleaner as well since they're not churning in 5 gallons of dirty suds. Front loaders spritz water instead and I read somewhere they use like 60% less H20. More importantly, the MF towels come out...
  15. ricka

    FC&S (521) over Liquid Souveran...?

    I'm an admitted QD-a-holic. Love to use the 521 whenever the car gets dusty--especially the hood so I can look at it shine while driving. Good news is no marring so far on the paint. That Audi clearcoat is like armor. Question is will the cleaning properties of the 521 take off a Liquid...
  16. ricka

    How to explain detailing to some women

    My bride asked why my office doesn't look as nice as my car... I said 'cause I don't drive my office.
  17. ricka

    How to explain detailing to some women

    good point...
  18. ricka

    Favorite Tire Dressing?

    MacDaddy, The SC Tire Pro sounds identical to the Wolfgang Diamond Black Gel. Very thin, easy to apply with the same clean appearance. Wondering if anyone has tried both and found similar results?
  19. ricka

    Favorite Tire Dressing?

    Wolfgang works for me. You can apply very light, it absorbs into the rubber and leaves a nice shine but not over the top. Very little sling if any--after waiting an hour for it to set up. The bottle will last forever too.
  20. ricka

    The Joke Thread

    GRANDMA IN COURT Lawyers should never ask a Mississippi grandma a question if they aren't prepared for the answer. In a trial, a Southern small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness, a grand motherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you...
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