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  1. J

    Who says Wax is dead?

    I finally had time this weekend to overhaul the outside of the car today...plus the weather was much cooler compared to our typical weather! Thursday night I did a complete wash and mechanical decontamination using the Nanoskin Fine Mitt the paint felt like sandpaper but it was super easy to...
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    Is this normal for a new tire?

    I put new tires on the wife’s X3 about 3-4 weeks ago and this is from the first deep cleaning with Meg D143. Thank you for any reply’s. Jay Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline
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    How do I eliminate rust on brake hubs and calipers?

    I’ve noticed that my hubs/hates and calipers on my Acura TLX are starting to rust. I’ve researched previous threads but they seem to be a couple years old hence the new topic. First off, what is the best method and preferred product to eliminate the rust as well as preventing it from...
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    This Pollen Thing!

    This is my first year that I've really been OCD about my car...and now it's pollen season! I've searched and read quite a few post from the past, thinking about A process but all in all I think I may be hosed for the next couple of months. My car has Pinnacle Liquid Souveran as the LSP and I'll...
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    Why am I getting these water spots?

    I’ve noticed the last couple of times that I’ve washed my car with Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo that I’m getting these dark water spots. When washing, the car has been in the shade, mild temps (around the 60’s), using approximately 4 gallons of water with just under one ounce of product, and...
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    Dealers “man with a towel” got me!

    Brought the car in for routine service and specifically requested no car wash...my service advisor knows me very well and even said it before I did...and they washed it and the swirled the cr@p out of the sides, trunk, and a little of the hood! Needless to say I was very upset as well as my...
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    How to remove BF Tire and Trim Sealant from Tires

    I'm about to start applying Optimum Tire Coating this weekend and I assume that I need to remove/strip the BF Tire and Trim Sealant for the coating to adhere to the tire. The last time I applied the sealant was a couple of weeks ago and I've started trying to clean the sealant off but I'm not...
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    Can a Rinseless Wash Soap be used for a normal 2BM Wash?

    I'm running low on car soap/shampoo and I was wondering if there's any advantage or disadvantage to using a rinseless wash soap/shampoo for a normal 2BM wash? I ask because I like that you use so little soap/shampoo compared to that of a normal non-rinseless soap. I've only washed my car...
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    Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax, holy cow it’s good!

    I was getting “itch” to try something new because…well just because! Prior to this weekend I was using Sonax PNS with BSD and was extremely happy with everything that PNS had to offer, great durability, awesome self-cleaning, buttery soft feel, off the charts beading, great protection, and it...
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    Getting that "Itch" to try something different!

    I think I'm starting to get that itch to change up the car finish...for no other reason than just to try something new! The rabbit hole is getting deeeeeeper.... I currently have Sonax PNS on my '15 Black Pearl Acura TLX, I absolutely love the buttery feel of PNS (maintained with BSD) but I'm...
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    Need wheel coating/sealer/protectant recommendation

    I'm looking to find a good wheel coating/sealer that protects against mainly brake dust for an Audi S4. It would be great if there was a product that allows minimal cleaning effort. Thank you for your help. Jay Sent from my iPad using Autogeekonline mobile app
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    Newb First Two-Step w/Pinnacle Compound and Polish-is it really Bubba Proof?

    Whole heartedly…YES, it is Bubba Proof with a small asterisk that I’ll get to later. The victim: My best friends 2010-11 Black Audi S4 that is a Tunnel of Swirl Queen! We recently went to Vegas, stayed a few nights, played a couple of rounds of golf, etc…he picked-up the tab on everything...
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    Glass Cleaning/Coating Video

    Mike, I recently watched a video of you cleaning and polishing glass on a vehicle about three weeks ago, I think it was using Pinnacle or Wolfgang cleaner and separate polish. I have looked high and low and cannot find it, would you mind "bumping" the video again? Thank you Jay
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    Final Step after Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish

    Is there a preferred LSP that is recommended after applying Pinnacle Advanced Finishing Polish? I already have Sonax PNS in my "inventory" but I wasn't sure if I should stick with a Pinnacle product or not. I'd rather not look at coating at this point. 2010-11 Audi S4 The goal is to provide...
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    Is there a Bubba Proof Compound and Polish?

    Is there a Bubba Proof Compound and Polish? As a thank you to one of my best friends who took me to Vegas, I plan on detailing his Black '10-'11 Audi S4 since he looks at my car and just shakes his head on how good it looks compared to his! His paint is in horrible shape, constantly going...
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    Sonax BSD Application - Why is it so difficult?

    First off, let me say I incredibly pleased with the results of Sonax PNS and BSD, it looks awesome and i recommend it to everyone i speak to!! The issue I'm having is applying BSD to my car (black acura tlx) and my wife's car (white x3 bmw) after washing and having the product dry....or in this...
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    Windshield etched Or “stained”, how to correct?

    I have a friend that has a 2015 suburban that his windshield is either has some kind of build up or is etched from the windshield wipers. He recently used rain-x windshield washer fluid and has rain-x wiper blades. Any ideas how to correct? Thank you in advanced for any help. Jay Sent...
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    Fewer passes with LC Orange or more with LC white?

    The details: 2016 BMW X3, white Blackfire One Step Removing swirls from a previous owner. I started on my wife's car tonight; washed, Iron-x (car looked like it was Barneys car), Clayed using the Blackfire Mit, rewashed to get everything off. I made two passes with LC White pads on speed...
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    How to make a White BMW X3 Pop?

    I'm about to start my next project, hitting the wife's newer White X3. My plan is to wash, decon, and clay this weekend and then buff/polish with Blackfire Ones Step next weekend, unless she or my daughter isn't going anywhere during the day this weekend. I know there aren't special...
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    Updated - Blackfire One Step makes a newb not feel like a newb...amazing product

    Updated - Blackfire One Step makes a newb not feel like a newb...amazing product First of I wanted to thank everyone on AGO and Mike Philips for the help i received, i COULD NOT have done it without everyones input and help! I'll try to keep this short and to the point. Details: 2015...
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