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  1. BlackCarBlues

    Advice with 1978 Coupe DeVille - Strip, Polish, Protect

    Hi everyone. This is certainly not my usual type of car detailing. I accepted the challenge of detailing my girlfriend's late grandfather's Seamist Green 1978 Cadillac Coupe DeVille -- it will be in a local parade on Sunday. I am wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect when working on a...
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    Favorite experiences with carnauba-based spray wax

    I know there are a zillion options out there. I'm looking to use this as a stand-alone summer product (Griot's Ceramic 3-in-1 Wax has my heart for the winter). Right now I'm considering the following: Sonax High Speed Wax Pinnacle Souveran Liquid Spray Wax Griot's Best of Show Spray Wax Optimum...
  3. BlackCarBlues

    Pump foamer car wash dilutions

    Alright guys, I always see a lot of info from companies regarding dilutions to use in foam cannons, but almost never about dilutions for pump sprayers, like my iK Foam Pro 12. Care to sound off about what products you use in your pump foamers and what dilutions you've found work best? Bonus...
  4. BlackCarBlues

    Cold weather drying aid/quick detailer

    Hey guys, just want to pick your brains to see if anyone can report decent results with any quick detailer (or anything that be used as a drying aid) in colder weather. High temps in Michigan look to be 23-36*F for the next week and will only get colder as we go deeper into the season of...
  5. BlackCarBlues

    Seriously?! My rant about "soft" black paint

    Well, as my username implies... I've got a black car and man do I have a love/hate relationship with that thing. I was just messin' around in the garage a few minutes ago and did my first rinseless ONR wash. Turned out great, no complaints there! After I was done I wanted to feel the slickness...
  6. BlackCarBlues

    Best winter washing method

    Hi guys, first post here and also will soon be my first full winter with a car whose paint I actually care about. I live in Michigan so winters can be cold, snowy, and salty. I also don’t have access to a heated garage or warm space to wash the car. The garden hose also gets put away for the...
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