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    Optimum No Rinse (ONR) to maintain after sealant?

    Hi, Next weekend, I am getting my new 2015 Honda Civic EX sedan professionally detailed and than sealed with Black Fire Wet Diamond. Going forward to maintain the finish, is using ONR (Optimum No Rinse Wash) rinseless wash, and topping off with Optimum Detailer Spray a safe bet and good course...
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    BEST paint protection for new 2015 Civic?

    Hi, I just purchased a new 2015 Honda Civic EX Sedan, in Urban Titanium Metallic. The car is NOT garage kept, so I want to put the best protection on the paint. Should I go with a coating like Opit-Coat Pro, a sealant or just a wax?? I ONLY drive about 11,000 miles a year, mainly in the suburbs...
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    Properly washing waffle weave drying towels?

    Hi, Can I machine wash my waffle weave drying towels TOGETHER with my micro fiber towels in cold wash and dry low, or must they be washed separately? What do you guys do? I apologize if this question has been asked before. Thanks!
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    Sonax or Optimum Detailer's spray?

    Hi, After I have my 2013 Civic professionally detailed, paint correct and Opti-Coat Pro applied, which detailer spray will be the best choice....Sonax or Optimum? Or are they are pretty much the same and all hype? Thanks
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    ONR as detailer spray and MF towels?

    I will be getting my 2013 Honda Civic EX professionally detailed, 1 step correction and Opti-Coat Pro applied within the next few weeks. Going forward, I want to do my best to maintain a swirl free finish the best I can. I have already purchased ONR from AutoGeek and made up a few bottles as...
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    Opti-Coat Pro...how many coats?

    Exactly how many coats of the Opti-Coat Pro should approved dealers be applying to the paint?? I have been reading conflicting information on line and heard some dealers do one coat, while another dealer will do 2 coats. What is Optimum's required application for Opt-Coat Pro? Thanks
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    What spray detailer for Opti-Coat Pro?

    Is Meguiar's Quik Detailer and Quik Wax sprays fine to use after a Opti-Coat Pro is applied to a car? Or are they better/safe options? Or is it ideal to use Optimum's own detailer spray? Thanks!
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    What spray detailer for Opti-Coat Pro?

    Is Meguiar's Quik Detailer and Quik Wax sprays fine to use after Opti-Coat Pro is applied to a car? Or are they better/safe options? Once Opt-Coat Pro is applied to my car, I want to be sure to maintain it properly. Thanks!
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    skilled detailer and opticoat in Central NJ?

    Hi, I am not sure if I am post inappropriately or in the wrong forum, so I apologize in advance.... I am looking to find a skilled, experienced detailer who is also a Opti-Coat dealer who is skilled in machine buffing to do a one step correction and than Opt-Coat on my 2013 Honda Civic EX...
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    Why does my new Civic scratch so easy??

    Hi, This morning I hand washed my new 2013 Honda Civic EX Sedan in Crimson Pearl, which is a wine/burgundy color. I used the Optimum No Rinse, with a wash mitt from Auto Geek and the Ultra Plush lavender 16 x 16 micro fiber towels. When I used the towels to dry, I can actually see that I was...
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    buffing for swirls?

    Hi, In late March, I am having my 2013 Honda Civic EX, in Crimson Red, professionally detailed and machine polished all the LIGHT surface scratches and light spider webbing due to lazy and poor deal prep, I suspect. Does buffing/polishing work just as effectively for light swirling on plastic...
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    Buffing and damaging clearcoat?

    Hi, Last week, I had to have my front bumper repainted on my 2013 Honda Civic EX sedan. The color is called Crimson Pearl, which is a burgundy color. A shopping cart left a long ugly scratch that I could not live with. The auto body shop I use is a highly respected AAA approved shop in Central...
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    Do I need to wax AFTER using Meguairs Scratch X?

    Hi, For the VERY light surface/spider webbing scratches I have on my trunk lid on my 2013 Honda Civic, I brought some Meguiars Scratch X and plan on applying this weekend. Do I have to than re-wax after using Scratch X?? Or is the Scratch X all I would need? Also, what type of applicator pad...
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    proper method applying Scratch X by hand?

    Hi, I have a 2013 Civc EX, in the Crimson Pearl color, which is a darker, burgundy red which is just 3 months old. Unfortunately, due to sloppy and poor dealer prep, I have some VERY light spider webbing/surface scratches on some panels, most notably so on the trunk lid and front hood. These are...
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    Meguairs Quick Wax or Quick Detail??

    Hi, My detailer used Blackfire Total Polish and Seal as the last step for my 2013 Civic EX. Which Meguairs product would be the appropriate one to use for light touch ups on top of the Blackfire....the Quick Wax spray or the Quick Detail spray? I was thinking one of these products would be a...
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    machine polishing..how much is too much?

    Hi, I had my initial exterior detail completed on my 2013 Civic EX. He machine polished out all the light scratches and some swirling and finished with a sealant and told me im good for about 7,8 months. So going forward for my next detail in the spring, would he need to do the machine polish...
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    Next detail, I will try myself...advice

    HI, So when my 2013 Civic is due for its next full exterior detail in the spring, I will attempt to do it myself, with hand application since I like in a condo community with no hose or outside electrical outlet. I will use the 2 bucket ONR system, but I would like advice on the best sheapskin...
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    First FULL exterior detail of my 13 Civic

    Today, Nick at Auto Detailing by AutObsessions Detailing Cherry Hill NJ Philadelphia PA Auto Detailing completed the first detail of my 2013 Civic EX sedan in Crimson Pearl. My Civic looks beautiful! I am very happy with Nick's work. He did the Iron-X hand wash, 2 step machine polish and removed...
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    professional detail, but may be light rain?

    Hi, I am having my first exterior only full detail done tomorrow morning with a place that all detailing is done inside, but the forecast is calling for on and off light rain. Even though the detail is inside, I should have no concerns? I just hope when I come back to inspect the car, he will...
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    BEST rinseless wash for my new 2013 Civic?

    Hi, So I have a brand new 2013 Honda Civic EX in Crimson Pearl, which is basically a burgundy/maroon color. I will be getting the car professionally detailed on Saturday morning to remove very light swirls from the goon "detailers" at the dealership. Since I live in a condo community, with no...
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