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    Treating our women (or men) like our cars

    Could you imagine how spoiled women would be if we treated them like our cars? Think about the research we put into doing a good job. Hours and hours of research and questions in order to get our facts and direction right simply by asking our peers and the experts. Then we get to the...
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    How do you clean an engine easily??/

    I was just reading another post and there were pics of a nice engine compartment. I've had my car for 1.5 years and have never once done anything in this area with the exception of a quick wipe once or twice. This area on my GTI tends to be dusty and was wondering if theres a quick easy way to...
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    7414xp head speed

    I've used my pc 7424xp a several times and love it, but for some reason I dont think I'm getting the proper rotation from my pad. I found a few links on here (cant find anymore) and it tells you to put a black sharpie line on the backing plate. I did this and when I apply a wax it doesn't spin...
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    Removing Yellow Line Paint

    My friend has a black mustang which is only 2 years old and ran over some fresh line paint and there is a fair amount of paint splatter behind two of his wheels on the car. Is it possible to remove this and what steps would you take
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    This was my first full detail and then beading pic

    This was my first full detail and the first rain storm about 2 weeks later. What do you think of the beads?
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    Time in between sealant then wax

    Quick question...Almost 2 weeks ago, I did my first full detail (with all of your help) and it came out great. The last step I did was Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. I wanted to throw a coat of 845 on top of it, but couldn't get to it the next day after it cured. If I still wanted to add...
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    250ml Dodo Juice Light fantastic for trade

    I thought there was a specific thread for this but couldn't find it. I have a 250ml container of Dodo Juice light fantastic for trade. I've used it one time on my small VW GTI so it's basically 95% or more full. There is a crack on the bottom of the container but still looks good. I don't...
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    Next step???

    I just washed my car, and then I just finished claying. I'm going to go right to either wolfgang deep gloss paint sealant 3.0 or collinite 845. Do I need to wash again, or maybe use ONR or can I go right to the 3.0. Im hoping to do the 3.0 now and then wash and apply the 845 in about 2 weeks...
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    Thank you!

    I've been on this site for a while now ever since I bought my GTI last April. I've spent about $900 bucks on products/equipment for my car and love it. I enjoy trying new things and different products. I love the products which smell good since it makes the process refreshing. I could...
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    Detailing a new car???

    I just did a search and couldnt really find what I'm looking for. I have a 2011 White GTI and all I've done is wash and wax it. I've been nervous to do any sort of correction, but feel as though I want/need to. My concern is messing with the clear coat. My paint has some minor swirl marks, a...
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    UGG...Curbed my GTI wheel please help

    Any help would be great. I curbed my GTI wheel yesterday. I'm sure I don't have everything, but this is what materials I do have on hand. PC 7424, 120 grit sp, 220 grit sp, steel wheel 00 and 0000, mothers chrome polish, dodo lite prime cleaner, red, orange, white and blue LC pads, chrome...
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    ONR vs. UWW+

    I swore I saw a thread like this, but I can't find it anywhere and have a few questions. Right now I have UWW+ and simply have a mixture that I've used more as a quick detailer 1. Are these products the same principal? If they are different, what's the differences and which one would you...
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    Storing summer tires???

    This is the first time that I've ever bought a separate winter rim and tire package. I ordered 16" steel rims with a Dunlap winter 3d tire from Tirerack and was wondering What I should do to them before I put them on, and also what I should do with my old ones before I store them. Does it...
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    Whats the best foaming soap for a pressure washer

    I got a 1700 psi greenworks electric pressure washer from Lowes for Christmas. I also got a gallon of Lowes Car and boat wash fluid. It works ok, but doesnt foam much. I plan on using the pressure washer a lot in the winter to spray off the salt, then I'll probably use UWW+. I'm trying to...
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    New electric pressure question

    I just received this pressure washer Shop Greenworks 1700 PSI 1.4 GPM Electric Pressure Washer at Lowes.com= as a gift and was wondering what's the best type of car wash products for it. I also remember other people posting links for a good foam gun from HD or something similar (plus whatever...
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    Too cold for wash and wax with 845

    IT's about 40 degrees and dont think it will get much warmer in Ohio. I just got my PC and Collinite 845 and was wondering if its too cold to wax. I also got red and blue ccs pads. WHich one should I use. New paint and I'm a beginner
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    What's the best CCS pad....

    Hello everyone. I just bought a PC 7424xp, Collinite 845 and several pads, which I'm anxious but also nervous to use. I plan on two bucket washing my car and then adding Collinite 845 for winter protection. It's a new white car and I'm not going to do any sort of polishing, just wash and wax...
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    quick detailer on trim and lights

    Is it ok if you use the quick detailer on all of the exterior parts of the car including vinyl trim, rubber, and head and tail lights? I like it on the car, but have been very careful on not allowing it on the other areas. Is it good, bad or wont make a difference
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    Please help. GF used steel wool on paint

    I'm hoping someone has some good advice. I not really sure why my gf did this (probably because she has seen me use it on my tailpipes), but my gf used my steel wool 0000 on a few spots where she had door paint marks and also some stains that she couldn't remove with normal cleaning. Naturally...
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    GTI interior vinyl cleaner

    I'm sure theres a million threads about interior cleaning, but I wanted to ask a question and was hoping for someone who has worked on or owns a vw gti. I'm looking for a good vinyl and rubber cleaner for my 2011 gti. I want a product that will do my dash, door sides, and also my floor mats...
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