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    My BRZ meets the ADS Quartz Coating

    Despite only applying Gyeon Pure EVO to my car last year I found myself having to coat the car again. Last fall I was re-ended and a significant number of parts to the back half of the car were replaced and/or repainted. Since the car is so small, I decided to just go ahead redo the entire...
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    Teach me: Primer Polishes

    I just recently finished polishing out and re-coating my BRZ (another thread coming) and noticed I'm now really low on finishing polish. I've been very pleased with Griots BOSS Perfecting Cream and wouldn't hesitate to buy another bottle, but before replenishing my stock I remembered the primer...
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    As if the pollen wasn't bad enough...

    Spring is just now starting to appear in my area, but for once all the pollen we normally get isn't the real problem this time. It's DUST! Even before the storms and tornados rolled through our area last week we've head day of consistent high winds and it's carrying large amounts of dust from...
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    Mods to my BRZ: It's the little things

    A couple of folks here have shown the mods to their cars, so I thought I'd share mine too. This weekend I had the first mod done by installing these little beauties. They may not look like much, but they are commonly known as "crash bolts" in some circles. They are an OEM part and are...
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    Griots Garage Track Spray Review

    Griots Garage Track Spray caught me attention the first time I read about it. My thought ranged from "cool idea" to "gimmick". I couldn't imagine the product actually achieving it's claims. This summer when I visited the Griots store in Tacoma, I half joked with my wife about Track Spray and...
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    Met an unlikely ally this weekend.

    A dealership GM! I was at the Acura dealership where we purchased our MDX this weekend to work out a problem we encountered after the sale. While I was waiting to talk to the appropriate person, the guy behind the reception desk started up a conversation when he saw my 24 Hours of Le Mans...
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    Gyeon Mohs Evo and The Curse of the White Perl

    First off to set everyone's mind at ease, I have only good things to say about Mohs. TLDR summary: Mohs Evo is an amazing coating. Now for those that stuck around... Late last November just as used car prices were falling and just a week or two before interest rates shot up, we scooped up a...
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    Quick Review: Blackfire Mat Cleaner and Protectant

    I had a little free time and some dirty all weather mats in all three of our family vehicles, so I drug out the cleaner and all my mats and went to work. None of the mats had seen anything other than a vacuum cleaner since last fall, so they were pretty dirty. Because of the levels of dirt, I...
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    World Rally Blue 2022 BRZ Meets Gyeon Pure Evo

    ...and the results are spectacular! This car actually came home to my garage in late January, but weather and life meant it saw nothing but frequent washes and an application of Griots 3 in 1 until time allowed for a proper detail job. Memorial Day weekend provided the opportunity to give this...
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    So this followed me home....

    ....and my wife said I could keep it! Long story as to how I managed to land this car. They are seriously hard to find due to unexpectedly high demand. I haven't had much of a chance to drive it yet, but every time I do it puts a smile on my face like few cars ever have. Sent from my Pixel...
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    So this followed me home.....

    ...and my wife said I could keep it! There is a long story as to how I managed to get my hands on this car. Demand is through the roof which makes this BRZ and it's twin, the GR86, really hard to find. I haven't driven it much due to work and other stuff going on, but it brings a smile to my...
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    The power of a normal wheel cleaner: Griots Garage Wheel Cleaner

    Simple, regular-strength wheel cleaners don't get much attention these days, and I think the Griots Wheel Cleaner is really an overlooked gem. I've been using the Griots for a couple years now and I'm on my third gallon jug. I like it that much. In addition to doing a quick review of this...
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    2020 Dodge Charger Scat Pack gets a little love

    After a busy summer, I'm finally getting a chance to catch up on posting some work I've done. Back in January my daughter and son-in-law started shopping for a new car. I had the privilege of helping them through the process as first time car buyers and also helping them get something fun. My...
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    G8 as my next tool?

    Happy Monday! I'm looking at a way to better polish small areas on vehicles and wondering about the effectiveness of various tools and wondering if the G8 will meet my needs. I know it will make doing things like the curved areas on A/B/C/D pillars, side mirrors, various small surface design...
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    CQuartz classic on a Porsche Cayenne S

    CQuartz classic on a Porsche Cayenne S I detailed this vehicle earlier this summer when the owner bought the car and gave it a layer of Wolfgang SiO2 Sealant because it was too hot to do coatings at the time. Five months later and just as the weather is getting too cold, I managed to get it...
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    Durability Test: Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant

    A few months ago, the hosts of this fine forum provided me a bottle of Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant to try out. My first experience using it on my neighbors Porsche Cayenne was very positive (2017 Porsche Cayenne S Exterior Detail). The only problem was I don't see the vehicle all that often...
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    CQuartz UK and a Jaguar F-Pace S

    I've always had a thing for blue vehicles but I've never managed to own one due to the right combination of performance options and color never quite works out in my favor. For now I get to admire my neighbor's Loire Blue Jaguar F-Pace every time it drives by. The F-Pace is easily one of the...
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    2017 Porsche Cayenne S Exterior Detail

    Not long ago, my neighbor brought home a beautiful, black, 2017 Porsche Cayenne S. While admiring this beautiful vehicle and hearing the story of how it ended up in his driveway, the conversation turned to how he could keep it looking good. A few minutes later we agreed on a full exterior...
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    Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant Review

    I recently had got a chance to try out Wolfgang's new SiO2 Paint Sealant thanks to the good folks here at AG. My neighbor's 2017 Porsche Cayenne S is a fantastic canvas to show off this new sealant. For years I’ve listened to people rave about an older product from this brand, Wolfgang’s...
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    DP Compound and Polish Review

    I recently got the chance to test out the compound and polish from the newly revived DP Detailing Products line thanks to the folks here at AG. Very hard, black, metallic paint on a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S is the perfect opportunity to test polishing liquids to their limits. High temperatures...
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