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  1. SYMAWD

    2018 Audi SQ5

    After about a year, I replaced my S5 Coupe with this. I wanted something roomier and more comfortable for my commute. Car was never washed or anything at the dealer so all it got was a wash, sealant (drying aid), and some glaze (mostly because the solvent in it was helpful in removing some...
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    Clear Coat Stain?

    So, today I noticed that I have this small brown spot on my bumper that appears to be a stain in the clear coat (if you zoom in you can see that the metallic flake goes through it). So far I've tried clay, IronX, graffiti remover, and compound and nothing has touched it. Any other ideas or is...
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    New 2018 Audi S5

    Well, my A3 lease was up and I got this new 2018 Audi S5 to replace it. Not too many pics because it was never washed at all, so here it is after just a wash, clay, and a spray on sealant. I will update this thread as I will go back over it with Essence and Cquartz when I find the time. I did...
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    Black Audi A6

    This A6 is a 2017 but hasn't been clayed, polished, etc. for almost a year. Its first 8 months was spent just sitting on a dealer lot. Today I just worked on the hood mostly because the rest of the car really isn't too bad and I also wanted to try out some new to me products. First I washed...
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    Poorboys World Spray and Rinse Wheel Cleaner

    I haven't cleaned the wheels on my A3 for probably close to somewhere between 600-1000 miles (don't really know, but a fairly long time). Anyway here is the before. And the after with no agitation at all and only using a garden hose. Overall, an excellent product. The amount gone is...
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    New Car Prep 2016 Audi A3

    I traded in my 2014 Civic Si for this 2016 Audi A3 2.0t quattro. The car is new and has never been washed but it did sit for nearly 6 months at the dealer without anyone touching it. Here it is in my driveway with 300 miles on it. Just a little dirty. The color is Lotus Gray. Wheels...
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    3D BDX vs. CarPro IronX

    I had some very dirty Audi wheels and wanted to compare the performance of these products using no agitation and only a hose. Truthfully, just car shampoo and a brush could have cleaned these wheels, so this is testing cleaning power more than actual iron decontamination. BDX took longer than...
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    Essence What if Scenario

    What would happen if I were to use Essence on a car that has let's say 1 year old Cquartz on it. Would it remove the Cquartz?
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    CarPro Essence with non-CarPro coating

    Other companies obviously haven't tested their coatings with a CarPro product, but would Essence possibly inhibit the bonding of say the new Wolfgang coating? Is it leaving a clean surface or a primer just for Cquartz?
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    Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash

    I have used this before as a Waterless Wash and liked it quite a lot http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/96327-wolfgang-uber-rinseless-wash-ww-dilution.html , but how about as a rinseless wash? Bottle is nice that it includes a measuring side. Due to a crowded driveway...
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    If Only He Knew How to Wet Sand

    we wouldn't have noticed this: Long story, but this is how we got back one of our loaner cars at work. It has nearly $20k in damages and then he tried to play it off like it was fine. The interior is totally trashed and was smoked heavily in (more than cigarettes...), all 4 tires need to be...
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    Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash @ WW Dilution

    Today I tried the Wolfgang Uber Rinseless Wash at WW dilution 1:46. I compared it to my current favorite WW which is Adam's. The product description doesn't say it leaves anything behind besides a glossy, slick surface. Adam's leaves nothing behind and is a cleaner only. Here it is properly...
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    Pinnacle Natural Brilliance Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner

    New SEMA product Here is the product description: Pinnacle Natural Brilliance Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner: This luxurious, water-based lotion gently removes dirt, sun tan lotion, finger prints and smudges without leaving a greasy film. Treated surfaces will exhibit a low-gloss...
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    Wolfgang Concours-Series Perfekt Vision Glass Cleaner

    New SEMA release Here is the product description: Wolfgang Concours-Series Perfekt Vision Glass Cleaner: Relying on advanced chemistry instead of the common ingredients found in other glass cleaners, such as alcohol and ammonia. This synthetic formula is strong enough to cut through heavy road...
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    3D BDX vs. Adam's Deep Wheel Cleaner

    When 3D BDX was introduced, it claimed to be cost effective and an extremely effective product. It seemed like this was the next best thing, but when I inquired to see what made it better, I never really got an answer, so here is my comparison. PRICING- non-sale or discount prices: BDX 24oz=...
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    2011 VW Routan

    Unfortunately I don't have any before pictures but I guess you can take my word that in 4 years it has never been polished and has seen its fair share of automatic car washes. But now it's time to put it up for sale and replace it, so a good detail was in order. Here is what I used. Tires...
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    Weather Tech Floor Liners

    I'll let the pictures talk for this one. A entire winter's worth of mess: Clean and dry underneath (I don't think I vacuumed before I installed them:eek:): After HD Total 1:10 and Adam's fender brush: Apart from the small wear mark (material does not feel worn though), they are perfect...
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    Dealer Washed It. Do Not Wash Sign.

    Well, not my car, but two new cars. But at some dealers, this happens (A fellow member's car) :(. Well, :nomore: so here is a link to the sign I use to help ensure my car does not get washed when in for service, and you should do the same if you don't want to risk your finish getting...
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    Dr. ColorChip

    My 2014 Honda Civic Si already has some paint chips on it, so I bought Dr. ColorChip in hopes of fixing them or making them look better. I had a medium sized one on the passenger side fender and a small, medium, and large one on the hood. Here's what I started with: Color matched paint...
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    Chemical Guys Silk Shine

    I've said it before and it's time to say it again, I love this stuff for interiors. It's been 5.5 months since I applied it to my interior so I figured I'd do a 50/50 to see how much it faded. Here is the result: Absolutely no fading of the product at all which I find quite impressive. Only...
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