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  1. Shtexas

    The Power of Steam

    Man this makes me miss having access to the desiderio steamer at my old work. Made it so much easier to clean the interior and carpets.
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    Will this yellowing come out of engine bay paint?

    You could give it a go with the 205 and see if that takes care of it. Try your least aggressive first then work your way up.
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    New setup questions

    I didn't see your question about the steamer at first. If you want a heavy duty steamer check out the Desiderio. It's an industrial steamer and a 2 stage vacuum in one. You can use it steam only, vacuum only, or together to get interiors very very clean. It also replaces the need for an...
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    New setup questions

    No problem. Good choice with the gas. With electric you're limited to about 2500 cleaning units (Cleaning units is PSI x GPM) using 15 amp sockets. Any decent grade electric washer would need more power than your common household plug could provide. I used to sell power washers, still remember...
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    Will this yellowing come out of engine bay paint?

    D-limonene based degreasers work well on removing cosmoline, if that's what it is. Only problem is that after over 20 years I'm not sure how well any of the solvents will work. I've had to sand blast it off of an engine block it had backed on to.
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    Which wax over Duragloss 501

    I was hoping you would respond to my question, I started using the Duragloss products after reading some of your write ups and other posts. They're cheap, work really well, and another nice thing is that the local auto parts store stocks almost all of their products. I'll make the drive then...
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    Which wax over Duragloss 501

    So I just finished up some polishing followed with 501 on a close friends newer Grand Cherokee. The Jeep is a daily driver and frequently launches a center console into the ocean, so I planned on topping it with Collinite 845. I opened the bottle after warming it up and set it on my work...
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    Another BMW M3! 2009 Jerez Black 1-step and wax

    Great job on the car! I like the look of the Carbon and white trunk emblem.
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    New setup questions

    If you're mobile I would go with a gas pressure washer. I wouldn't want to rely on my clients outlets to supply power and an electric pressure washer will use a decent amount of power to run which equals a more expensive generator needed. Plus this adds wear to your generator as well as the the...
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    Dodge Ram 2500 Picture Heavy

    What did you clean the tires with? APC and scrubbing for awhile?:buffing: Do you get any work from the Air force base up there?
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    Griot's one step sealant for newer car?

    This will be my first time using an AIO. I'm used to doing the 2 or 3 step process. I figured I should give it a shot since I've heard a lot about using them for daily drivers and when time is short.
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    Dodge Ram 2500 Picture Heavy

    Truck looks great. Those 33's were dirty, I bet those were fun to clean.
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    Griot's one step sealant for newer car?

    Thanks, that's exactly what I needed to know. Wasn't sure if i should reduce pressure at the end or not
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    Quick Carpet Cleaning Tips

    The idea of that handheld steamer vac is good, but not powerful enough in reality. I had one for awhile and was never impressed. It was like it was trying to do too many things at once and wasn't good at any of them. Save up a little bit and get yourself a shop vac first. Folex and some brushes...
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    Griot's one step sealant for newer car?

    I tried searching for some info on the Griot's one step sealant, but I couldn't find very much. Sorry if this is a repost of a long answered question. I have a bottle of the One step polish that I've had in my closet a few months. I was thinking of using it with a orange pad on my 7424 to clean...
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    Knowing What You Know Now...

    Welcome to the world of detailing Kappy. I know what you mean about it being an obsession when you start. It's one of my few hobbies that actually gives me a payback after years, higher car resale value, no need for repainting. I see a few recommendations people have given for pads and...
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    2014 mustang gt track pack 10 coats of wax

    I love the new mustangs. I keep hearing these reports about the new mustang in 2015 or 16. The concept pictures some of these sites are putting up are scary. The reported 485hp 5.0 sounds nice though. 10 coats my be overkill, but at the end of the day it's your wax, your money, and your car. It...
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    Upcoming Sea Ray 340 Correction

    I have experience detailing boat exteriors and interiors, but I was wondering if anyone had any experience or insight in detailing engine compartments in boats this size. I was thinking of using diluted APC and a brush to clean everything, and letting it drain out of the bottom from a drain I...
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    Upcoming Sea Ray 340 Correction

    I'll be taking a lot more pictures. I plan on doing a 50/50 shot on the stern of the boat.
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    Upcoming Sea Ray 340 Correction

    It has the 7.2L Horizons with v-drives
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