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    Pressure washer vs MF towel with ONR

    I take my car to a detail shop where they wash the car for me. However, in between car washes, I often have to remove bugs and bird droppings. I have Opti coat on my paint. Which option below is recommended for removing bugs? MF towel with ONR I have been using a MF towel and some ONR to...
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    Using fingernail on paint

    Is it a bad idea to use your fingernail when you can't get rid of a hardened particle (bird dropping, bug, etc..) with a MF towel? How about using your fingernail if you have a nitrile glove on? Can you still damage the paint this way or are you safe with the glove? Any better ways to remove...
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    How do you know if a MF towel is of good quality?

    I was looking at the AGO MF comparison chart and it seems the only major differences are weight and price. Microfiber Towels Comparison Chart For example: Mango madness towel = 220/gm2, price $3.33 each Supreme 530 towel = 530/gm2, price $7.99 each Couldn't you build a towel with very...
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    Accumulation of dirt on car without a car wash?

    I haven't taken my car to get washed in 2 months now. A couple of times during this time it has rained and I guess that has helped keep my car somewhat clean. I've made sure though to clean any bird droppings/insects, etc as soon as I see it on my vehicle. I use the ONR wash and gently remove...
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    Supersoft vs Edgeless MF towel

    If I had to buy only one kind of these towels for waterless washing on paint, which one would you guys recommend? They are both 75/25 but the Edgeless has a flat weave on one side and a plush on the other side. I'm thinking the Edgeless is a little bit more expensive because it has no edges, so...
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    Question on Costco MF Towels

    There are many threads on this forum about these Costco yellow towels. The consensus seems to be that they are not to be used on paint. However, since I have Opti Coat on my paint, should I be less worried and concerned about swirls/scratches if I do decide to use the Costco towels on my paint...
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    When should I apply opticoat on new paint?

    I had the front bumper replaced on my car. The repair shop gave me these instructions below. Anyone have any recommendations? Should I wait 30 days? 90 days? DO (first 30 days) -wash the car by hand with cool water and very mild car wash solution using soft cloth/sponge. Always use fresh water...
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    Is it OK to use ONR on fresh paint?

    I had to replace my front bumper on my car and it was painted last week. I will be going on a trip where there are bugs along the way. I want to remove these bugs as I go and reading the thread ONR is a good product. I have Opti Coat on the rest of the paint's surface except the new bumper...
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    Got a new car, advice on how to preserve the paint?

    I purchased a new Hyundai Elantra this month. The sticker on my car shows it was manufactured in February 2013, so I don't know if enough time has passed to get the car waxed. This is my first car so I'm clueless as to how often to wash it and wax it in order to preserve the paint. The dealer...
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