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    Cleaning up Econoline work van interior

    I recently got a promotion & was given a 2013 E250 work van. You'd think the van is at least 10 years old the way it was treated. Smoked in, coffee, soda, any mess you can think of happened in this truck. I know its a work truck but i take pride in my vehicles & want to make it 'livable' I took...
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    OEM Ford Explorer Alloys, product recommendations?

    I am assuming these factory ford rims would be clear coated but Im not sure? Just wondering if you can recommend any products to safely clean & polish or wax them. (Can I simply try a metal polish in a small area to determine & if no black residue comes off then that confirms they're cleared...
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    Heavy Duty leather cleaner & conditioner?

    I have a set of old leather seats to clean up which are slightly dried out, but mostly they are just extremely filthy dirty. Any recommendations? I am wondering if its safe to use Meguiars APC for the cleaning part? As for the conditioner, I am looking for something that wont be too glossy/greasy
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    Interior detailing products for RV interior?

    I am looking for some products are to clean/protect the interior of my new camper, I used Meguiars Ultimate interior protectant on the walls, ceiling (I don't know if its the right product for the job but it seems to work. As for the wood cabinetry etc, I was hoping to stay away from products...
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    UTTG to protect rv rubber roof?

    Last summer I purchased a new camper & after I purchased it I cleaned the roof & wiped it down with 303 Aerospace protectant. It seemed to do its job, because when I cleaned it again in fall before I parked it for the winter it cleaned off easily and looked like new. (I guess it should though...
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    Eye irritation with (spray) detailing products?

    Is it just me or does anyone have issues with eye watering, itchyness etc after getting a slight mist of various detailing products near your eyes? (yes yes, I wear eye protection as much as I can) I cant really narrow it down what is causing it, but I think its rubber/vinyl/plastic dressings...
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    Restoring fiberglas boat finish gelcoat & metalflake?

    EDIT, my bad I didn't realize there was a whole section dedicated to marine detailing, if a moderator could move this for me. Sorry. I recently purchased an extremely faded/oxidized '81 Vanguard Banshee speed boat, (Same as a Glastron GT150 which more might be familiar with) Not knowing alot...
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    Best 'full range' 5.25 speakers?

    I just purchased a travel trailer that came with a Jensen stereo system, it only has two 5 1/4" speakers in the ceiling...which sound terrible. I want to upgrade the the 2 speakers & nothing else, I dont play the music very loud inside the camper, I just want a pair of speakers that sound great...
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    Stainless Steel exhaust tip care?

    About a year ago I purchased a ss exhaust tip for my vehicle, it aged quickly, turning brownish yellow 'sort of' looked like rust or like it was overheated or some harsh chemical spilled on it, yesterday I swung by the exhaust shop to show the manager & he said he wasnt sure, maybe it was simply...
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    Polishing scratches from Blackberry?

    Having all these great products for removing scratches.... and a cell phone that is full of them, just wondering what products would be the safest to polish a Blackberry Bold? Would something mild like m205 (very very carefully by hand obviously) take care of them?
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    Buffer trails on aluminum grrr.

    I am trying to clean up some smooth aluminum on the front corners of an enclosed car hauler. I have removed all the defects and in the shade it looks like chome.... until the sun shines on it and there are terrible buffer trails & I keep trying to go over it with the least aggressive (white)...
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    Best canvas treatment?

    I have an old Tent trailer camper that needs some tlc, its in great shape but the canvas hasnt been treated in a long time & I am going camping in a few weeks for a week & I dont want to end up with it soaking up the rain rather than repelling it. Any recommendations? I dont mind spending a...
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    Mothers Foaming Tire/Wheel cleaner vs FX

    My new favorite tire cleaner is Mothers foaming tire & wheel cleaner, I am amazed how much easier it is to use than any other tire cleaner I have tried, (Ive tried them all, Wesleys, ARO, Meguiars APC etc) yet how gentle is is on rims (my only beef with it is that the foaming action is kind of...
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    Mr Clean Magic Erasers?

    My wife received a box of about 50 mr clean magic erasers that were mistakenly sent to her place of work, she contacted the sender and they said just keep them, they didnt want the hassle of resending or something, anyway, just wondering if these will come handy somehow in automotive detailing?
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    Product for cleaning canvas on camper?

    I am fixing up an old mid 70s tent trailer, Its coming alot great, but the canvas has a few different colors (orange and white stripes on the part that folds out ...gotta love the 70s) and is very dirty & neglected, I am wondering if my Meguiars APC would help on this? or if there are any...
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    Finish Kare 1000P causing marital problems (long)

    This amazing product has caused turmoil in my marriage, I will explain.... When we started dating, my wife (then girfriend) admired how shiny my black truck always was, it slowly turned into somewhat of a pet peeve for her after a few years of my constant obsessing over swirls or complaining...
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    How much to charge for exterior detail (rookie)

    My boss @ the construction company that I work for has a side business selling a few used vehicles. He always knew I was a gearhead and noticed how anal I am about keeping my truck detailed & asked if I was interested in working some extra hrs detailing the used vehicles he gets in, I agreed...
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    Ultima Protectant over Black wow?

    I recently applied black wow to some trim on my f150 and it turned out incredible, However after a couple of washes, it has washed off and looks like it did before I treated it, Would it work to redo the black wow and apply Ultima trim protectant over the black wow?
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    Suggestions on dealing with a neglected interior?

    Looking for tips on how to deal with abused cloth interiors. I am working on bringing back a Ford F-150 that was previously a farm truck that wasnt taken care of. Though it has come a LONG way from where it was when I got the truck, I cannot seem to get it to where I think it has the potential...
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    Restoring finish on diamond plate toolbox

    I recently purchased a used Challenger truck toolbox for a steal of a deal, its not dented or scratched, but looks quite faded & I am wondering what the best route is to polish it up, I have a tube of Autosol that I know would do the trick, but wondering about an easier way to apply it than...
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