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Do you wash and reuse your microfiber towel? I buy a big bag of these small cheap terry towels and throw them away after doing a couple tires.

I've had one of these for 3 years now and it does stay stuck. No skewing or sliding forward. With the summer temps I get here, I was worried that the adhesive would fail.

I use the same methods as you with the exception of the foaming and I haven't experienced any unusual dust attraction. Well, during pollen season, but I haven't used anything that prevents my car from turning yellow. Maybe it's the way the Instant Detailer reacts with your current LSP. I have...

I've had it in my garage for almost two years now. It still looks new. I use a ShopVac and a damp mop for maintenance. I got the flow through type since I live in a sandy area. It keeps the dirt below the grid so I'm not kicking it up when detailing. I'm not a mechanic so I'm not jacking up...

Thank you for such a thorough write up. I've been a fan of DP microfiber cleaner after comparing it to a couple of other products, but your review has me rethinking this choice. To get the results you did with your test towels, I soak them overnight in a bucket of diluted APC. Wash with the...

Your results pretty much match my experience with sealants. The first to go is the slickness. Usually after a couple of washes. Then the front bumpers and hood after about a month, and the horizontal surfaces soon afterwards. The doors survive the longest. A lot of this has to do with...

I topped MBW a few hours after applying with Optimum Car Wax. The combo is still holding the look after two hose washes and one waterless wash. If you want to stay with only OTC products, there is Meguiars Ultimate Qwik Wax. Both products are easy to use so I end up applying one or the other...

I gave Black Wax a try this weekend on my dark red car. Easy on and easy off. Hides a bunch of sins on the daily driver. Nice carnauba look with ok slickness. I used a white LC hand applicator to get a little more cleaning power. Overall I was very happy with this single step product. I...

I've had mine for a couple of years now and it's the durability that impresses me. It still looks as good as the day I bought it. I do have 5 spoke wheels so it may not take the beating that more complex wheels would give it, but it's tight around the brake calipers, so it does get some...

I bought a bottle of this along with a bottle of CG V7 to compare the two. The Optimum Instant Detailer edged out V7 in slickness and paint feel. It may be because I've been using Optimum Car Wax lately and the two products just work better together.

I have the smaller one, but my experiences with it are the same as yours. The heated air is the problem as the water dries before it's blown off the panel and I'm left with water spots that require a going over with QD. Since my car has a bunch of water catching trim, I do use it to get the...

There is a lot of hype on all the LSP's in these forums. 845 goes on and comes off easy like other carnauba's I tried. It doesn't reduce the clarity I worked so hard to achieve in my prep. It sticks around after hose, rinseless and waterless washes. I don't think I could ask for more from a...

I'm a convert to microfiber cleaner. It does a much better job than any commercial laundry soap or APC I've used. I still use the vinegar though. Dawn works well on pads for me.

I don't know about the cleanser idea. Periodically I use a product called Royal Brown that just eats brake dust. Works great on my Mercedes wheels when I see the same thing happening as you are. I follow up with clay and seal with a polymer. Follow on maintenance is just washing with car...

I only break my Flex out a couple of times a year, so take this for what it's worth. To me it does affect stability and makes the Flex a little harder to control. It took a bit to get used to and you have to keep your mind on the job or the Flex will start working you instead of the paint. I...

I probably use too much vinegar. I just splash a bit in the fabric softner dispenser. If I was actually measuring, it would be about a tablespoon or two. A jug lasts a long time even though I use it in every load of laundry. Microfiber detergent. Good info in the reply above this one. I...

I just picked up the Wheel Woolies, but haven't used them enough to form an opinion. There is a lot of splatter with the Daytona. Since I mostly use regular car soap on the wheels, I just remember to not wear my best suit when I wash my car. If I use something harsher on the wheels I do wear...

I read this tip somewhere else and have been doing it ever since. My brush has been in service for over a year and still looks like new. I used to go through the cheaper wheel brushes every six months. I was uncertain about the price at first, but if it continues to hold up, it will actually...

I'll echo the bad batch theory. I have a black one that I use for the extra dirty jobs. I run it through two "heavy duty" wash cycles when I wash it and it's still in perfect condition.

Thanks. I read the table and then checked the jug I bought recently and the two didn't jive. I've been using less than recommended, but not the half ounce per gallon. I'll have to give that a try.