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  1. acuRAS82

    PNS on white Ford Focus

    I got the opportunity to deep clean wash our new nanny’s white Ford Focus on Christmas week (12/23 to be exact). I had been trying to put protection on this car for her since last winter or early spring but timing never worked out. She was our occasional babysitter before coming to work full...
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    IGL Premier mini-review / thoughts

    I pulled out the bottle of IGL Ecocoat Premier last weekend (11/7/2020). It would serve as my winter protection on the X5 M, but no doubt I’ll be topping throughout the next few months as an obsse... I mean a precaution. Preparation: I did not fully decontaminate or polish the paint. It...
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    Do you coat (or dress) both sides of your tires?

    The question is more for tire coatings due to having to scrub and clean. And due to the longer durability. But wouldn’t mind hearing if anyone uses dressings on the hidden sides of the tires, given there may not be a lot of coating users. I’m about to get scrubbing on my winter tires (brand...
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    CarPro Essence Extreme shelf life accuracy

    Question for Essence and coating users. I have a large 1000ml bottle of Essence I’ve been using for 2 years. It’s from July 2018, therefore expiration date of July 2019. I had heard from CarPro that 2 years isn’t unreasonable for an actual shelf life if kept indoors, tightly sealed, out of...
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    Review: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Booster

    I am lucky to be provided some products to try out, and in turn I want to share my thoughts on WG PROFI Ceramic Booster. Information about the product can be found in the product page: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Booster Description: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Booster brings your ceramic coating to a...
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    Review: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Detail Spray

    Here is my review for the new WG PROFI Ceramic Detailer Spray, which was so kindly provided to me by the folks at AG. The product can be found on AG store at the link below: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Detail Spray Description: Wolfgang PROFI Ceramic Detail Spray is a ceramic detail spray capable...
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    Review: DP Need for Bead

    New product from DP, I would like to think I’m one of the first to review, so here we go. DP Need For Bead Description: DP Need for Bead is the perfect tool for an extremely slick and hydrophobic surface. DP Need for Bead is safe to use on wet or dry vehicles and on a variety of surfaces...
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    Review: DP Intense Iron Remover

    A month ago (6/5/2020) I did a full correction of the X5 M. I was in the midst of finishing the end of a bottle of BF Iron Remover, which got around half the car covered. I opened DPs offering for the remainder of the vehicle. Using the same chemical resistant sprayer that was used for BF...
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    SiO2 Ceramic Spray Sealant comparison test

    I figured “why not?” after correcting the X5 M. Roof was coated, polished with WG Finishing Glaze, then wiped with Kleen-Strip Prep-All a few times for prep, then CarPro Essence with Gloss Pads. The two coats of applications for each product occurred on 6/10/20 and 6/11/20. Front Roof - The...
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    Review: Pinnacle Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner and Conditioner

    Our favorite detailing guru, Mike P, sent me a bottle of Pinnacle Vinyl and Rubber Cleaner and Conditioner, just because he and AG are stand up people. From the AG website: Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner & Conditioner restores the showroom new look and feel of your vehicle’s interior in...
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    Amazing people and company

    I just received the following from Mike Phillips and Autogeek. I didn’t deserve it. I was told I would get something in the mail for trying to find an article for Mike, but wow. I’ve never seen things remotely similar to this from other companies.
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    CarPro Reset or Megs HyperWash?

    To those who have experience with both: I just purchased Reset. I had been wanting to purchase Hyperwash for sometime and still considering it. My biggest 3 needs are to keep accuracy for my LSP tests (SiO2 infused products as well as traditional waxes/sealants): 1) keep my LSPs in tact 2)...
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    Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant versus Traditional Sealants - Test!

    This test to compare Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant versus some traditional sealants. I tried to break vertical panels up into comparable groupings. The panels were cleaned with PBL Surface Cleansing Lotion and were squeaky clean to the touch afterwards. The sealants were applied on 4/24/2020...
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    Don’t try this at home!

    My next door neighbor who is a very disgruntled man, decided to ask our other neighbor, a very nice woman with a garage queen red Cadillac if he could help her by detailing the car. Anyways, disgruntled neighbor thinks that by doing favors for people that it makes up for him being a miserable...
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    New Wolfgang Ceramics vs DPGS hood test!

    Hi All! I received Wolfgang SiO2 Paint Sealant from the marvelous Meghan. Around the same time I purchased Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Spray Coating. There’s a lot of buzz going on about these two, and a lot of questions. Particularly, how are they different, which has higher longevity, better...
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    Review: DP “Not Your Father’s” SiO2 Paste Wax

    This is a review for the new DP “Not Your Father’s” SiO2 Paste Wax (later referred to as “NYF”). It's a ceramic wax from the newly updated DP line. It does not appear to contain any carnauba, but rather polymers / SiO2. DP Not Your Father's SiO2 Paste Wax Price: $44.99 regular retail...
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    Review: DP Final Gloss Quick Detailer

    This is a review for the new DP Final Gloss Quick Detailer. It's an affordable QD from the newly updated DP line. It includes gloss-enhancers, adds a bit of protection, and can be used as a drying aid. When you?re on the go or in a rush, DP Final Gloss Quick Detailer will get your car...
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    Review: DP Rinseless Wash and Gloss

    This is my review of the new DP Rinseless Wash and Gloss. The test vehicle was a 2016 Audi Q5 with Brilliant Black paint, wearing CanCoat and recently washed with HS Ceramic Wash and Wax. Despite the recent wash, the car had rain/dirt residue on lower panels and road dust on the upper panels...
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    Project 98 - DP in the PGH

    I received a package yesterday from some very generous, kind people (it was Meghan): No requests made for review or feedback, but I’ll be providing some soon. Pay it Forward.
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    Ceramic QD Face-off

    On 02/17/2020 I polished and prepped the 3 horizontal panels on the Acura TSX (hood, roof, trunk lid) to do a short duration comparison to get an approximate idea of longevity of some of the new ceramic QDs (compared against older in some cases). Each QD will cure 24 hours. They were applied...
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