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One of our basic tools is water hoses. Those of us that take pains to insure our car looks good at all times can not get by without hoses. I know due to water rationing and people that live in complexes that forbid car washing have to use other methods such as rinseless and waterless wash but...

For years I have been dying to have a car like this and a couple months ago I finally bought a new 2017 MB CLS550 with that great 278 V8 twin turbo and 9 speed tranny. It is comfortable, luxurious but also it is a beast!! I previously owned a MB ML350 SUV in the same color - Diamond White...

The other day I was looking at my detailing arsenal and saw several bottles of spray wax and quick detailers sitting there with about an ounce or two of product in each bottle. I had a home brew mix of AquaWax/Fast Clean and Shine, Griots Speed Shine, Optimum Spray Car Wax, a home brew QD I...

Tomorrow I am taking delivery of a Maytag brand high efficiency (HE) washer. This will be my first HE washer ever and I have been studying up on them. Apparently from what I am reading, they use so little water that most normal detergents create too much suds and it is recommended that special...

I have an ML350 in Diamond White color (a beautiful but fairly expensive white option paint). My last detail had 845 as my LSP and after two or three washes I top with OCW. I have always "topped" by the usual method of WOWO using a microfiber towel. Today I "topped" again but this time I...

We all know that many mf towels come with a short nap side and a more plush, longer nap side. We also know the reason for this is that the short nap is best for removing wax, sealants, etc. and the longer nap provides for maximum protection of the paint when applying QD, rinseless and waterless...

I love spray wax! Easy to apply, prolongs life of LSP, enhances gloss, good drying aid, etc. - who can ask for more? I have used many different spray waxes/sealants over the years and I have narrowed down my favorites to these (in no particular order): AquaWax, CGs V7, Lucas Slick Mist, OCW...

I generally use the "Gary Dean Method" when using rinseless washes. I mix my solution and place about eight MF towels in the bucket and use them one by one on the panels. After I use one I put it in a pail of water with oxiclean to soak. The towels never return to the original wash solution...

I have just put two coats of Duragloss 105/601 (4:1 combo) on my car after having washed, clayed and cleaned with P21s paitwork cleanser. This is a winning combination in itself but I want to top with two coats of Collinite 845. I think Richy and some others here have done this (and so have I...

I have been reading up a little on Track Claw, Duragloss' sealant made especially for track cars. It is packaged a bit funky but some of the reviews I have read speak highly of it in terms of looks and slickness. It is also suppose to be one of the few sealants that can be topped over caranuba...

I waxed my car yesterday and, coincidentally, was ready to throw out some old flannel sheets that have seen their last winter. They were well worn but very soft, especially the pillow cases. I decided to wash the cases in BF microfiber cleaner and restorer and use them to remove my second and...

We all know Duragloss makes some very, very good products and sells them at a reasonable price. Their car wash, AquaWax and sealants constantly receive praise everywhere detailing is discussed. I've used many of these products and can attest to their ease of use, longevity, appearance and...

There was a thread here recently asking about the correct ratio of soap to water to use with a foam gun. I was interested in this topic because I just bought a Gilmour gun with a 32 oz. reservoir and I like to use CGs Citrus Wash Clear shampoo. My concern is that although this shampoo is made...

I have a Gilmour foam gun coming any day and I intended to use my CGs "Clear" shampoo, which is said to be very good in cannons and foam guns. I also have read that DP makes a special shampoo just for this purpose and is highly regarded (I think it is called Extreme Foam). A favorite two...

Yesterday I ordered a Gilmour 75QGFMR Foamaster Adjustable Foam Gun. I like to use CG Clear shampoo, which is also suppose to be excellent when used in a foam gun. According to directions supplied by CGs, the dilution ratio for Clear when used in a foam gun or cannon should be 1:16, ie, 1oz of...

I'm not sure what this product is or its purpose but everyone raves about it. I understand it is an APC that is safe on paint and wheels and even interiors, however, it supposedly will strip wax and sealant. I also understand it can be diluted for various tasks from engine detailing to making...

I just bought a Griot's DA 6" polisher to use with my new ML350 SUV. The paint is perfect and I am very hesitant to use the polisher since I never used one before. However, I am sure I will get the hang of it. I use Duragloss products so I intend to polish with 501 and then use the bonding...

I just bought a Mercedes ML350 SUV. It has the option paint called "Diamond White" and is very beautiful. I assume this paint is hard as rocks and is in perfect condition. When I took delivery I washed and clayed (virtually no contaminants at all) and washed again. Then I used Duragloss 601...

Hi everyone. I was a member here a number of years ago but can't find any of my information so I'm starting fresh. Good thing too because my new car is fresh too! Just two weeks old. I went to work right away as soon as I got it home. I have a Honda Ridgeline in Silver and I used the same...