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    How to use the Gilmour Foam Gun?

    I used my Gilmour Foam Gun for the first time yesterday and it didn't quite work as I had planned at first. From what I understood I should just fill the bottle up with my car wash soap of choice and the gun itself would auto-mix it based on the setting I put it on. I was very surprised to...
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    Dummy Detailer Strikes Again! (Amazing Roll Off)

    Hello all! I seem to have the worst luck when it comes to detailing products, specifically those with cleaning agents in them. This time around I ran into some trouble with Amazing Roll Off. I was actually using it in the kitchen (tile counters/floors) and was having a good old time. Easy on...
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    Removing and Re-Applying LSP

    Hello all! What is the best way to strip down an LSP if you are not planning on polishing or even claying the paint? It seems like this is asked fairly often, but I've been having a hard time finding a clear answer. I'm thinking I may want to perform a wash and remove existing LSP in...
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    Dirty Felt Streaking Glass

    Hello all! It's common to see glass get streaked from rolling side windows up or down after a wash, but my side windows seem to get streaked even when water isn't present. Even worse, some of the streaking that occurs actually leads to micro-marring in vertical lines along the glass. I'm...
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    Good intentions, bad result...OPC Help!

    Hello all! Just got my very first container of OPC, and figured I'd give it a whirl during my interior detail this morning. I diluted it 3:1 (75% Water/25% OPC) and had a few problem areas I wanted to try it on. I did my first test on an arm rest on the passenger side that appears to be made...
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    Newbie Questions on Cleaning/Drying/Dressing Wheels

    Hey All! Next time I wash my ride I plan on cleaning and dressing my tires and rims, but I wasn't sure on the correct process to do so. My game plan sounds good on paper, but I would love to hear feedback or suggestions on how I could improve upon it. Standard Wash With a standard wash product...
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    Ivan's Sale: Flex 3401 vs. Griot Kit

    Hello all! I've looked through a lot of different threads comparing DA polishers, but I can't quite come to a decision on which one best fits my circumstances. I've been hand washing my cars for several years now (wash, clay, wax), but would like to get a DA and start working on things like...
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    Do All-In-One's Apply Like Standard Wax?

    Hello all! Long time reader, third time poster. I did a basic exterior detail (by hand) on my Nissan 300ZX and performed the following steps: 1. Wash with DP Rinseless 2. Dried with Cobra Guzzlers 3. Waxed with Poorboy’s World Polish with Carnauba (BLUE) using the red CSS applicators. I also...
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