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    (Aus) Removing mold / mildew from car. suggestions ?

    Hi all, (from Australia) Some time ago water got into the car (leak), which I managed to find the leak (had to remove drivers-side fender :/) and hopefully fixed it. Unfortunately water sat for sometime and now car smells and mold has grown, mainly on the trim / steering wheel. I don't think...
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    Car smells like mould / mildew. Any suggestions on cleaning ?

    Hey Desertnate, I just finished having a look again, it's still raining a fair bit, which I think helped. I used a towel to clean up areas that are water and had a look for leaks. I noticed one area built up a little water since cleaning, and after wiping it away again, I watched, and sure...
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    Car smells like mould / mildew. Any suggestions on cleaning ?

    Hwy guys, sorry for the delay in response, Hey Desert, I had a look, door seals look ok, can't see any tears, and no water seems to be on them. It's been raining a fair bit lately (floods in some areas), but so far seals seem ok End of summer (finished now), hasn't been too bad. Not sure on...
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    Car smells like mould / mildew. Any suggestions on cleaning ?

    Sorry for the delay in response. Much appreciated the feedback Thanks for the suggestion for P&S Finisher, might grab a bottle, seems they sell in Australia which is good. Do you reckon a 475ml spray bottle would be sufficient for the job ? Thanks Larry. Yeh I figure the pad might not be too...
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    Car smells like mould / mildew. Any suggestions on cleaning ?

    Hi all, We have an 03' Nissan Pulsar (I think USA calls them Almera), it smelled a little off (mildew) One day I noticed water on the drivers-side carpet (pushed fingers into carpet, water appeared). Thinking there must be a leak and a little water got in somehow (around the middle of the...
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    (AUS) New car, looking for tips on keeping clean :)

    Hi all, Been some years since I've detailed a car, so much of it I've forgotten, but mum has recently gotten a new car (Hyundai Tuscon), so I'm looking to get back into it to help keep it maintained. It's since got some dirt/bugs on the body, and a little dirt on the plastics under the...
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    Australian Autogeek Member Discount

    Does WAXIT still have any AG member discounts ?
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    Extension bars and smaller backing plates.. what are my options for DA..

    Hi Guys, I currently have a Concours 900 DA with a 5" LC backing plate. Currently, when I polish a car, there's a few sections that are hard to do because of the angles etc.. so Im considering getting maybe a 2" backing plate (maybe 1" & 3" eventually), so I can do small sections and door jams...
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    Can I (quick) Fix these seats ?

    Thanks Setec :)m Ill look into Leatherique, see what it's all about I think I've seen a video some time ago, where they glue a patch under the hole, then fill the hole with some sort of leather-putty. It's been a while, but though maybe some of the more experienced detailers, or detailers who...
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    Can I (quick) Fix these seats ?

    Hi guys, Not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but was wondering if anyone had suggestions on possible fixes with two issues with my leather seats #1 - Tear/hole, one on drivers eat, one on front passenger seat... #2 - Hardened leather side of seat. I'm guessing previous owner...
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    Vinyl stiff, Rubber oxidized.. ideas ?

    Thanks Tas. I watched a video of CARPRO CQUARTZ DLUX vs Gtech C4, looks like they're just a coating, no a cleaner. Not too fussed about coating it in the end, rather the cleaning part. Maybe I should try an acid based cleaner, maybe a water spot remover might work ?
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    Vinyl stiff, Rubber oxidized.. ideas ?

    Thanks fightnews :). Before using SF, I just used a bit of 3D Orange Degreaser and scrubbed it with a toothbrush. I think it helped a little, but not as much as I'd liked. Thanks Eldorado, Ill look into it :). Have you used it at all?? works well ? Once I get it looking as good as I can get...
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    Compounding specific parts of the car only

    Why by hand and not machine?
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    Compounding specific parts of the car only

    Assuming the rest of the car is already polished up and free of noticable defects, I honestly can't see it looking weird. Unless you polished only the bonnet to a super high gloss, should be ok. (imo)
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    Vinyl stiff, Rubber oxidized.. ideas ?

    Hi Guys, The spare wheel cover for my HONDA CRV (the hard plastic type), I noticed the vinyl section that zips up around the spare, has gone hard. I've had the cover off the car for sometime, but must have been exposed to weather. Is this an easy way of softening it up so its more flexible...
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    Any advice on cleaning / polishing aluminium ?

    Hi Guys, I have Aluminium sidesteps for my SUV that I want to clean up. I removed the plastic parts (see pics), pressure washed it, used some CT14 degreaser, scrubbed, hosed off. A good amount of dirt came off and much of it looks good, but, there's parts where dirt seems to have 'stained' the...
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    Which Quick Detailer / Waterless Wash ?

    After much reading, it seems ONR is a great cleaner and Clay lube, but lacking as a QD (?) A few products mentioned earlier, doesn't seem to be available in AUSTRALIA :( , including, WG Uber Rinseless Wash Ultima Waterless Wash McKees 37 As my primary use is more towards cleaning...
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    Which Quick Detailer / Waterless Wash ?

    Can't find Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash here in Aus :/ ... few product seem to be not available in AUS that are recommended here :(. Thoughts on Poorboys Spray and Wipe ? (comapred to WG Uber and ONR/OWW )
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    Polishing not going so well, need some advice...

    No LC Thin Pro Pads either :(. Some stores stock the Shine Mate flat pads though https://www.waxit.com.au/collections/car-buffing-pads , not sure how they compare to LC, though they only come in 4" / 6" / 7" ... I've only got a 5" Backing Plate, would 6" pads still work ok or best to stick with...
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