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  1. Markymapo1

    Wax on at 50F

    Was looking to put some wax(WGF estate wax) on on the 911 until I can get to ceramic coating. The temperature might get up to 50-55F today. Good or bad idea for applying wax in this temperature range ? Only waxing the non Xpel area with wax ( from the windshield forward is Xpel). The car is a...
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    How do I know

    Do detailing products ( shampoo, waterless, rinseless, coatings (ceramic n non ceramic) specify if they arePPF safe (XPel for example). Been pawing through many products n not sure how safe they are.
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    Xpel care

    Looking for guidance on how to care for XPel PPF ( having full frontal installed on 2022 Carrera S) once it gets to the dealership , currently unloaded at Port of Baltimore (let’s see how long it sits there). I am totally new to films care
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    Don’t want to break forum rules

    Let me know if this is appropriate ( moderator please remove if inappropriate). I have sold both the M4 n CaymanS which were both non ceramic coated so have plenty of Autogeek supplies that I do not want to toss some partially used. I would like to offer (donate) to any forum members that live...
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    Gtechniq Marine Ceramic Top

    GTech went on easily (Cobalt 242) after a light compound/polish followed by prep spray, will keep you posted on how well it holds up. I only did a compound n polish Marine 31.
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    Ceramic coat a road bike

    Any input, watch outs for ceramic coating a tri bike. Recently replaced my tria bike with a carbon fiber bike (lighter, aerodynamic as these senior citizen hips need all the help I can give them). Was thinking of ceramic coating it. I would first do a test area.( FYI, only the handle bar tape is...
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    Uber SiO2 rinseless

    I (Uber SiO2 rinseless wash)seriously like the way this cleans. Used it on Lexus IS 350 that is coated with Profi. Even used on the M4 that is coated with only WGDGS and it cleaned it up nice ( the Cayman is at the lake house now but will hit with this ASAP),. Give it try. Had to clean the M4 In...
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    Orbital polishers gelcoat

    The correct tool for the job. Background: come May will get boat out of storage n polish her up (24 ft Cobalt).scale of oxidation from 1-4 is about a 1.5/2 . No electric power to polish so last year (3.5 scale)used a flex xfe-15-150 orbital long throw and a PE-150 rotary ( last year some wet...
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    Favorite Wheel To Work On

    What is your favorite wheel to work on? Mine is this CarreraS 20 inch wheels on aCayman S. So easy to cleanup
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    Pixie foam pads

    any recommendations for foam pads for my pixie (PXE 80- 12EC ) that is in my shopping cart. Can’t use the new toy without proper accessories
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    Lake country backing plate

    Does anyone know if I can use the lake country rotary backing plate on a xfe 15-150 cordless.Rotary 3 ¾ inch Backing Plate from lake country
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    New to engine detailing

    So I assume (with this mess) I clean the surface of engine compartment and inside of hood with some APC diluted appropriately followed by some 303 Protectant. I have only tackled the outside of cars ( coming up on one year anniversary on taking Mike’s class in Medford) so this engine cleaning...
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    Wheel coatings suggestions

    Fellow detailers. Looking for advice on what to coat these 20inch Carreras wheels on my CaymanS . Joined the forum last summer after taking Mikes class in Medford,NJ n am totally hooked. But this wheel coating thing is still a mystery to me. I put black label diamond coating on my M4 wheels...
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    Bird bombs. Ceramic vs sealant/wax

    Anyone notice if your ceramic coating is fighting off bird bomb etching better than sealant/ wax combo. I noticed a bird bomb(been there 8 hours, car in sun but only 55F) on our IS350 that was coated with Gtech EXO ultra v4. It cleaned up without any staining or etching (coating was 5 months old...
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    Leather Care

    Been focusing on the exterior of my cars since joining this forum. Now it’s time to focus on the interior during the winter in heated garage (one step at a time); any recommendations on products for leather seat care (cars are 1 to 3 years old).
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    WG DGS Followed by what wax?

    Applying WG DGS to a 718 CAymanS (after preping correctly). What wax would you use. I have Collinite and Duragloss 111 and Sonax PNS
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    Portable rechargeable pressure washer

    What do you all think of the Sun Joe SPX6001C-XR Cordless Pressure Washer to use in winter (my outside water lines r turned off, hoses removed, thus easy portable rinse off of salt n stuff before rinseless wash) when temperature gets above freezing in the North east. Hopefully not breaking any...
  18. Markymapo1

    Mighty Mini on Boats

    Has anyone used the Mighty mini set up (while boat still in the water thus need rechargeable system) to clean non skid areas and upholstery?
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    xfe 15. 150

    Are there any brush attachments for the flex xfe15 150 for non skid cleaning
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    Brunch n 3401

    Are there any brush attachments for the flex 3401(carpet cleaning)
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