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  1. Optimus Grime

    humbling humidity

    That’s odd. I’ve applied CSL in damn near every condition you can imagine and it and EXO have been, by far, the easiest coatings I’ve applied. How much time did you wait before leveling?
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    what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

    In that video EC mentioned that anyone can get white label Products and slap their name on them but bigger customers can get their own black label formulations. Their chemist is going to do a video in two weeks detailing that part of the company.
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    what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

    That video explains a lot. I saw a Pan video recently and I kept thinking that his line and DIY re probably from the same blender. Both have a spray polish, practically the same type of polishing pads, ceramic coatings have the same durability ratings and both are from Canada. Too many...
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    Detailing lesson to be learned here?

    Which model did you get?
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    Clown(s)...you decide

    I agree with this 100%. I think a lot of this comes from the people that get their detailing degree from Utoob University where “professors” tell you that you can detail the interior of a car with just one chemical that can be diluted for different surfaces. That’s why I tell people to stay away...
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    Clown(s)...you decide

    I’ve seen the entire video and he did state earlier that All Clean (an APC) can be used on the interior as a last resort, preferably at a dilution ratio of 30:1. A lot of his tips would be easier to swallow if he would just add in the phrase, “unless necessary.” I’ve heard him multiple times...
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    Detailing lesson to be learned here?

    This is why I’ve been looking at the EGO vac. I’ve got a ton of EGO lawn equipment so I don’t need to pay for batteries and can get the tool only for a decent price. My Ridgid works perfectly fine but the convenience of cordless is tempting. I hate having to plug in my vac and then getting out...
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    Cordless Polishers 2025

    I’d agree with you on the price if I didn’t get wholesale pricing. Compared to my G15, it was well worth the upgrade considering what I had to pay for it. If you ever want a new polisher just holla. I can have it sent right to your doorsteps.
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    Cordless Polishers 2025

    The cordless Rupes has its quirks with the trigger lock but the Mark 5 is wonderful. Buttery smooth machine with a ton of power. No regrets.
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    What did you do today non-detailing related?

    Had to do detail my “toys” after a couple of range outings. image host
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Keep the receipt. Ryobi has a great warranty and there is a good chance you will need to make use of it.
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Nope. I'm too lazy to dump out what's currently in the tank. My backpack sprayer said that it's not to be used with alkaline or acidic chemicals with the caveat that it's not recommended for undiluted chemicals. Maybe it's the same for IK. It's a 1:50 dilution ratio so it should be...
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Didn’t sound loud to me at all. I have zero complaints. From what I saw there were issues with the first batch but mine is exactly what I’ve been waiting for.
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    The only benefit for me is size. I attached a Xiaimo air compressor to my Foam Pro 12 so I have all of the benefits of the IK e Foam Pro 12 but it is a large sprayer. It's not an issue when I'm detailing at home but I occasionally go mobile so having an electric but much smaller sprayer when I'm...
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    what's the last car care/detailing video you've just watched?

    I typically avoid Pan's videos but I was interested in how this coating would hold up. I have two bottles and my dad now wants me to coat his truck which he neglects despite various offers to keep it maintained for him. I'm leaning towards trying this out since I don't want to use one of my...
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    Wife’s SUV was still pretty clean but the tires were dirty. Perfect chance to test out my newest toy. Works as advertised and now I’ve got to figure out how to repurpose my Foam Pro 12.
  17. Optimus Grime

    OTC leather cleaner?

    You can buy it in smaller sizes and Auto Zone carries it. A 16 oz bottle is $10.
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    OTC leather cleaner?

    I had a similar question recently and this was suggested by a very trusted detailer. https://a.co/d/h2ZafWH
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    What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    This car was lightly grazed by an elderly gentleman. The owner had mercy on him and decided not to go through insurance and brought it to me to see if I could undo the damage. There was a very, very light discoloration on the front bumper which came out with ease from polishing. The paint is now...
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