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  1. van185

    Dash Mat

    What is the best brand of dash mat for a 2009 Toyuota Camry. The mat will be used overtop of the current sticky dash. Was looking for something that is not carpet and one that will last.
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    2009 Toyota Camry Dash Issue

    One of my friends has a 2009 Toyota Camry that was just purchased. The dash of the vehicle is really shiny and sticky. He has attempted to clean it with rags which have stuck to the dash. He has researched about a recall on several models of Toyota's for similar problems with the dash. He...
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    Coating over decals

    I have used ceramic coatings for the past year and have had good success with them. I have a customer wanting his new Mustang GT coated. The Mustang has the decals across the hood, trunk, and sides. Is it safe to coat over the decals? Wanted to ask before I tried it.
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    Coating Question

    I've detailed cars now for several years and just recently have decided to try a few Coatings. I've mostly used the Carpro CQuartz and recently tried the Uk 3.0 Version. Before applying the coating I used the Carpro Essence and followed that with the Eraser just to make sure. I've done several...
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    Battleship Gray FOrd F-150 Coating

    I was looking to apply a coating to a Battleship Gray F-150. The finish appears to be a matte type finish. I normally use the Carpro Quartz Coating. What would be the best coating for this color of vehicle. This is my first detail for this color of vehcile. I know that the color is becoming...
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    Fender wells with carpet?

    I seem to be getting more and more cars in my detail shop with carpet inside the fender wells. I have tried everything from APC and a brush, using a vacuum cleaner, presser washer, carpet brush and still I'm having trouble getting the carpet inside the fenders clean. Just wondering what other...
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    25th Anniversary Camaro

    Several months ago I received a test sample of wax from Obi Dan Karnabi, whom produced the Chocwork Orange for the DODO Juice Lable. I was asked to review the new wax for Dan. I got a chance to use it on several vehicles but this one really stood out ot me. It is a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Rick...
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    Cigarette smoke

    I'm looking for an effective way of removing cigarette smoke from the interior of vehicles. I have heard stories about Oxiders and Oxygen Generators. I don't know much about either. My questions are What are some brands and models? Are there better options? What would be the startup cost...
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    Review: ChocworkOrange Wax

    Product Description May the force of brilliant paint be with you! Hand-crafted, high-quality carnauba wax Designed for enthusiasts by an enthusiasts Distributed by Dodo Juice's Independent Wax Label With a name like Obi Dan Karnubi Chocwork Orange Wax, the wax inside doesn't even have to...
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    Winter Prep with Poorboys

    Just got another winter prep done over the weekend. I used Slick & Suds along with Bird S##T Remover, and Bug Squash on the exterior. Bug Squash is the S##t too. I used Poorboys Clay Bar on the exterior. I then used Master Cut on some scratches. I then used Black Hole folowed by Natty's Blue X2...
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    Ford King Ranch Leather

    I recently got a 2005 Ford F150 King Ranch and the leather is slightly faded and there are several areas of stains on the leather. I have tired my usual lether cleaner and conditioner, which is Megs and have had no luck at all with the leather. The King Ranch leather appears different than most...
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    Carpro IronX Snowfoam?

    For those who have used the Carpro IronX Snowfoam. Is the soap any better than other soaps. I normally use Chemical Guys Honeydew Foam and really like it. I was thinking about the Carpro IronX but wasn't sure if it was worth the price difference or not. All opinions welcomed.
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    Poorboys World Beta Glass Cleaner Review

    Poorboys Glass Cleaner I recently received a sample of Poorboys new Beta Glass Cleaner. I normally use Sprayway Glass Cleaner and have always had great luck with it. I have tried several different glass cleaners in the past and always went back to Sprayway. I received Poorboys Beta Glass...
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    Chemical Guys for Trade

    I have one full and one bottle of Chemical Guys Jetseal used one time, that I would like to trade for some paste wax. I got several bottles of Jetseal free with orders from Chemical Guys and have figured out that one bottle last a long time. I ended up getting 4 bottles and have decided to trade...
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    Yellow road paint

    I got a detail over the weekend with yellow paint from a newly painted road all over the wheel wells. There was probably more paint in the wheel wells than left on the roadway. I tried a lot of different pproducts and had no luck. I finally went to a plastic razor blade and it took most of...
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    Really dirty wheel cleaner?

    Lately I’ve been cleaning some really nasty wheels with a lot of baked on brake dust. I normally use Diablo cleaner, but it won’t touch the baked on stuff. I’m looking to buy a different brand to have on hand for really bad wheels and thought I would get suggestions from the forum before...
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    Tornado Black?

    I recently purchased a Tornado Black and was wondering what types of cleaners are best for use in it? I was hoping that the instructions would provide a little more information. Just want to make sure that I don't damage it.
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    Lighting Suggestion

    I'm looking for lighting suggestions for a small detail shop. The building will be a metal building 20X26. I was looking for fluorescent lights either two or four bulbs and trying to decide between day light bulbs or white high output lights. Any suggestions? I want to make sure that I have...
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    Vacuum ?

    I'm looking to buy either the Metro wall mounted vacuum or the Autobahn vacuum. If anyone has any suggestions let me know. I'm also open to other brands. All help is appreciated. This will be for a small detail shop.
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    Chemical Guys Products?

    I have saw several post which have products from different manufactures broken down into categories like waxes, cleaner waxes, glazes, and the like. Does anyone know where all the Chemical Guys products fit into the different categories? There are so many that appear to be close the same...
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