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    Exhaust Openings

    What are you using to clean the chrome (maybe faux chrome) trim around the exhaust openings? The carbon buildup will not come off with simple soap and sponge. Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline
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    2015 MKZ with factory polished aluminum wheels

    I just purchased a pre-owned MKZ for my DD. I'm new to factory polished aluminum wheels. Do the factory wheels require polishing or are they coated with some type of protection? Looking for the best method for cleaning and protecting. Sent from my iPhone using Autogeekonline mobile app
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    Should I give up?

    Not sure where to go with this as frustration has hit. I was fortunate to be able to purchase a 2016 Yukon Denali back in May. I broke one of my own rules by picking black as a DD. I convinced myself that I could deal with it, but it is making me crazy. As most on this forum, I have spent...
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    What is your method for using a drying aid?

    I see several posts about what everyone's favorite drying aid is, but haven't seen what the method is for using a drying aid. I'm looking for help with drying the car after washing. I'm the guy that thinks owning black cars is a good thing, until they are dirty; then not some much. Today, I use...
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    Need help with possible powder coating overspray

    A friend of mine has a business that shares a wall with a powder coating company. during the summer months, the powder company kicks the doors open to help cool the shop. My friend noticed a extremely gritty feel that is all over their car. I too had the same grit after my car was in the lot for...
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    Spray Wax Wait Time?

    I recently purchased a 2016 Yukon XL (black) and intend to have Expel paint protection applied to a few areas. I planned to have it installed within the first two weeks, but it is taking longer than expected. I have applied paint sealant to the roof, rear hatch and all of the door jams as I will...
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    Bought a 2016 Black Denali for a DD. What Should I use?

    After owning our last Denali for 9 years, we dicided to replace it this weekend. Not exactly sure what I was thinking switching from champagne to black paint for a daily driver. I plan to utilize the two bucket hand wash method until winter. Also on the agenda is to have a clear bra type product...
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    Engine Bay Help Needed

    This is my 2007 GT500, best described as a garage queen. Due to all of the electronics and I don't typically drive it in the rain, I've only dusted in the engine bay. After pulling off the cold air I take and throttle body, I found this suprise. Wow! I'm sure I'm over thinking this and that's...
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    We've run out of ideas, do you have any?

    I'm posting this for a friend that has ran into issues detailing a RED 2011 GT500 (less than 10,000 miles) he recently purchased. He has been detailing his own cars for 20+ years, but this one has got us scratching our heads. Please post up if you have any ideas. Thank you in advance, Bob...
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    Annual car show coming, got to make it shine

    I'm attending a large car show and will be meeting up with 40+ friends from across the country to show off our cars. A lot of the guys are big fans of Liquid Glass. I'm a Pinnacle fan and what to make sure I'm getting all that I can out of the factory paint. My car is a black 2007 GT500 that is...
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    Etched wheel, any ideas?

    I pulled my 2007 oem wheels/tires out of storage today as these are my winter wheels for our SUV. We quickly noticed something wasn't right. At first we thought something was leaking from around the valve stems of all of the tires. But, after talking to a few people we have concluded that the...
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    Is it okay to lay down wax right after rinseless wash.

    My car has a layer of dust after attending last weekend's local cruise. It has a layer of Black Label sealant on it. I would like to lay down a coat of Pinnacle Sovereign. I'm doing a rinseless wash using Black Fire. Is it okay to put on a coat of wax immediately after using the rinseless wash?
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    Is it okay to lay down wax right after rinseless wash.

    I'm cleaning up a some dust using rinseless wash. Is it okay to put on a coat of wax immediately after using the rinseless wash?
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    Paint rash on plastic door mirror

    Any idea how to remove the blue paint without damaging the plastic on this mirror?
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    Scratches on the simulated wood dash

    Any idea if and how to remove scratches on simulated wood dash pieces? This is on a 2007 GMC Denali. Looks to be in good shape other than the scratches and swirls. Hard to tell in the photo, but the entire piece has scratches ansd swirls. Thoughts?
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    Need help with shifter console

    This is a 2007 Camry, it is my DD. I spilled Purrel hand sanitizer and I think it may have permanently damaged the finish. I've tried multiple interior cleaners without any success. Any ideas?
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    Removing water spots from vinyl stripes

    I'm trying to help a friend with an issue on his 2008 GT500. This is a car he recently purchased and is a garage queen. "Does anyone have information or knowledge of how to remove hard-water spots from stripes. My blue hood, roof and trunk stripes are covered in them and I've tried washing...
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    Found a scratch after applying sealant, now what?

    I made the mistake of attempting paint correction in poor lighting on my garage queen. I used the following process, clay, swirl remover, polish and sealant. I thought the car looked pretty good when I was finished and threw the car cover on. Fast forward two weeks later. I took the car out for...
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    Red Fabric Dye Transfer on to leather seats, help

    A friend of mine has a 2013 GT500 and they use a seat cushion so his wife can see over the dash. Unfortunately, the red dye on the fabric cushion transferred to the white stripe on the leather seats. Any ideas how to remove the red dye transfer? This is they type of seats he has
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    Pinnacle Swirl Remover, what am I doing wrong?

    I'm using a PC for the first time. After clay bar, I'm using Pinnacle Swirl Remover. After making 4-6 section passes I'm getting a lot of white powder residue. I don't recall seeing this in the how to videos. What am I doing wrong?
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