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  1. Houckster

    Best Hands Down Trim Restorer Hands Down ?????

    No, no, no. You're just too nice a guy. I wanna give it to someone I really can't stand.
  2. Houckster

    Best Hands Down Trim Restorer Hands Down ?????

    I just purchased a bottle of the new Ultima Tire and Trim Guard and I must say I'm disappointed. It goes on exterior vinyl reasonably well but the surface remains tacky even after a couple of days and I don't like that. I get much better results with Solution Plus to restore color. I use...
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    Best Hands Down Trim Restorer Hands Down ?????

    Some here have recommended UTTG (Ultima Tire and Trim Guard) but remember to check the date of the post. Ultima recently changed UTTG to a water-based formula that has different characteristics. I'm experimenting with it now. As for reclaiming faded vinyl, I agree with Rsurfer. Solution...
  4. Houckster

    How to safely remove a dried bird dropping

    Since the main problem with regard to paint etching is the acid, I suspect it would be far better to treat the area with a strong solution of baking soda to neutralize the acid. I'm not sure that detailing spray can neutralize acid, only dilute it. It's too bad that there still isn't a car...
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    A Foam Pad cleaner from Meguiar's you should try out

    Cool your jets. I checked and Autogeek has this product on backorder so I provided a little information that might be helpful to some people out there who might need some of this cleaner now. I have also been "rude" enough to have bought thousands of dollars worth of stuff from AG and will...
  6. Houckster

    A Foam Pad cleaner from Meguiar's you should try out

    As of 11-Feb-2016, Dynacone Pad Cleaner is available at Amazon for $6.47 per 10oz bottle with free shipping.
  7. Houckster

    Flex PE8 OR THE RUPES LHR 75E..

    Thanks for the tip KOSMETIKWERKS! i hadn't thought of that.
  8. Houckster

    Flex PE8 OR THE RUPES LHR 75E..

    DavidHayward, Mantilgh: You are both right of course. The Griot's is really nice for wax but it's not aggressive enough for real correction. The more I thought about the Rupes, the more I wanted it so I got it.
  9. Houckster

    Flex PE8 OR THE RUPES LHR 75E..

    Thanks, that's what I needed. I'll wait for a "forced rotation" unit to come out. I've got a Griot's 3" "free-spinning" unit already.
  10. Houckster

    Flex PE8 OR THE RUPES LHR 75E..

    I have a Flex random polisher and it has a direct drive system that I like very much. Does the Rupes LHR 75E have a similar system?
  11. Houckster

    Review: Natty's Blue Paste Wax

    With respect, that sure doesn't match my experience with 476S. I have applied this wax several different ways and comparing my experience with Natty's Blue, I didn't find 476S any more difficult to buff off than Natty's. Properly applied I found that both buff off quite easily. From a...
  12. Houckster

    Review: Natty's Blue Paste Wax

    Just to play Devil's Advocate for a moment . . . What point is there to a product like Natty's Blue when other waxes like Collinite deliver the same ease of use and shine with much greater durability?
  13. Houckster

    Review: Natty's Blue Paste Wax

    I've used Natty's and it's an OK wax but the best results I've gotten has been with a 3 coat base of Collinite 476S followed by a coat of Collinite No. 915 Marque D'Elegance. That beat Natty's handily for depth of shine and clarity IMSHO and with a much longer service life to boot. Put 476S or...
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    Review: Natty's Blue Paste Wax

    My experience with this wax is that it has turned to soup. It has lost the creamy consistency that made it so nice to work with. This stuff definitely has a short shelf life. Now, to be fair, it did stay out in the garage during the summer and that may have something to do with the product's...
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    Review: Ultima Interior Guard Plus (UIGP)

    I think you may have misinterpreted what I wrote. I said that the Optimum product caused a lot of fogging, not the Ultima product. I bought the Ultima product to get rid of the fogging.
  16. Houckster

    Review: Ultima Interior Guard Plus (UIGP)

    I bought this product last week and I started to convert my interior to UIGP yesterday. It seems to spread well with the supplied applicator and even though I did apply the product a bit on the heavy side, I detected no streaks. I got equally nice results (looks and probably protection) from...
  17. Houckster

    The Best Paste Wax is...

    Collinite is called a paste wax but its properties are equivalent to sealants. It will last up to a year, it won't burn off in the heat of a summer day, and it is, according to many users, effective against bug splats and bird bombs. I've used sealants like Hi-Temp HT-62 "Terminator" and...
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    The Best Paste Wax is...

    For me a wax that's really durable and protective is key. I'll give up a bit of shine for a wax that is up to the challenges of a daily driver. For me that seems to be Collinite 476S or 915. Recently, I asked Mark at Collinite about high hood temperatures and if Collinite could resist...
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    Melt and re-pour Carnauba paste wax

    I've got an 18oz can of Collinite 476s that I will try this with. I hate the little three inch opening this can has. As soon as I can find a suitable container, I'm going for it. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
  20. Houckster

    A Foam Pad cleaner from Meguiar's you should try out

    Yes, that's the price but the product has been unavailable for weeks now.
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