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I agree with your point, but not everyone might realize that. Some newbie might use WB and because it cleaned the wheels well, might keep using it and eventually have problems. I know because I was once that noob. Back then I thought I was special because I was using products that weren't off...

Are you comparing the Duragloss Fast and Shine to Zaino Z6 or Z8? I really, really like Z8 and IMO it's one of the best quick detailers out there. I have used a lot of Zaino products. My wife dubbed last year, "The Summer of Zaino" because it is all I used on my car. I put a layer of Z2 on...

Wheel brightener is a powerful product that does work on cruddy wheels, but has the potential to be a dangerous product as well. The MSDS is misleading IMO. It says it contains ammonium bifluoride which is the misleading part. In simple terms, ammonium bifluoride is a crystalline salt that...

I'm curious as to why you say there is no such thing as banana oil. It's true that no one is wringing out greasy ripe bananas and collecting an oil from them, but banana oil is a real substance. It's a solvent whose proper name is Isoamyl Acetate and gets its name from its sweet fragrance. I get...

I say neither. Use the money you would save and buy a really nice wax. Apply it by hand and enjoy the experience.

I've never seen factory paint without some defect, at the very least some orange peel. If you don't notice any serious defects, I would try more of a jeweling polish such as Menzerna 4500. This will increase your gloss if you use it right. However, always remember that you are removing some...

Welcome. You will learn a lot of good things here.

Good old P.T. Barnum was right, "There's a sucker born every minute." My Audi dealer once tried talking me into there paint protection upgrade. Claimed the car would hardly get dirty, it would protect the paint, I would never have to wax again, the ladies would love me even more, world peace...

Get yourself a wheel brush like the ones they sell on AutoGeek and a good cleaner. For really bad wheels I've always liked Brown Royal. Without pics I'm assuming the worst which means you will have to do a lot of good old fashion scrubbing. There is no magic cleaner that does all the work for...

Damn you guys and your misleading thread names. I nearly grabbed my M16 and loaded it with a 30 round clip. By the way, I store mine in my Liberty Safe. Also, there are many VOC's and you need to narrow down which ones you are talking about the understand the risks they pose. All VOC's can...

I hope for everyone's sake that all Ponderosa's are now closed. Who knew yak meat could taste so bad? Sorry to hear about the divorce, especially since it cost you a least 6 delicious steaks. Congrats on the new bride and the start of another cool tradition though. Jealousy is filling my heart...

Wow, Bob is a stand up guy. It's pretty rare to find someone today who will spend their own time, esearch a problem, anmd try to help someone they don't even know just out of the kindness of their heart. If no else says it, "Thanks Bob", you're a hell of a man.:dblthumb2:

I don't know what kind of reaction you're looking to get out of this crowd with a title like that. That's like walking into Ruth's Chris steakhouse and declaring you'll never pay more than Ponderosa steak prices.

I don't know if you're up to using a nano coating, but products like Permanon and 22ple work fine with Dawn.

Welcome Tom and congrats on the new car. :dblthumb2: You'll learn here that you really didn't even wash your other cars prior to this. Time to start looking for an extra wash bucket.

Hi Matt. Welcome to the forum.

I tried very hard all weekend not to fall for another Autogeek sale. I put two coatings of EXO V2 on my car, took the kids to a ball game, went into work, etc. I thought I had it licked until I just noticed the 15% off included everything. Now I'm over $500.00 poorer. I just had to order the 2...

Pip, you are the Fox Mulder of the detailing world. Keep up the great work. The truth is out there!

I agree a polo with a logo on it would be best. I think the most important part is to look professional and well groomed. I wouldn't have much faith in someone taking care of my car if they looked like they didn't take care of themselves. I think relaxed clothing is acceptable since most...

Thanks for all the information. I might try a cleaner like P21 by hand and see what happens or Rupes Diamond. Rupes claims it's so mild and removes so little paint that you can polish your paint as much as you like. As I said, the markings are very light and I'm probably the only who would...