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  1. jtuds

    Looking for a new sealant, need suggestions

    I ordered Optiseal and Sonax Netshield. And added in some Sonax 2 in 1 shampoo, Iron X Paste, Iron X Snow Foam, and Salt Eraser so I could get the free shipping on my order. I'll try netshield first and after it starts to wear I'll try opti seal. It'll be interesting to see how well the iron...
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    How To: Sonax Polymer Net Shield Paint & Wheels

    How much of one aerosol can would get used to fully coat a 4 door sedan? Also, can it be re-applied over itself to enhance protection and durability, and if so, how much time should you wait in between coats?
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    Looking for a new sealant, need suggestions

    It this the BFWD people are referring to? BLACKFIRE Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection, paint sealant, synthetic sealant, blackfire sealant
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    Looking for a new sealant, need suggestions

    I will use what I want....once I decide what I want. I know I want to try something different then Zaino but less time consuming and more durable than a wax/sealant combo, which is why I asked for suggestions. I know about Klasse but heard it's a pain to apply.
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    Looking for a new sealant, need suggestions

    Thanks everyone! I am now full out of Z2 so I'll do some reading and then order up my next product. Thanks again for the suggestions.
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    Looking for a new sealant, need suggestions

    Hi folks I realized yesterday that I am too low on Zaino to even do a complete coat of my car, so after finally getting my butt off the couch and claying the winter junk out of my paint, I now have nothing to protect it with. I have an Arctic White BMW so there isn't much gloss to be had off...
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    How long to let wheel cleaners "dwell"

    It worked pretty well. My wheels are pretty new so there wasn't a lot of work to do but the Adam's stuff was able to get off some of the caked on brake dust that the Chem Guys Wheel Cleaning Gel wouldn't touch. My wife's wheels are in rough shape and it cleaned them up really well, but it...
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    How long to let wheel cleaners "dwell"

    Thanks guys, very helpful. And one wheel at a time or spray all 4 at once?
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    How long to let wheel cleaners "dwell"

    I just got some Adams Deep Wheel Cleaner and the instructions say not to pre-spray the wheel, just apply the cleaner liberally and let it dwell. But how long do I let it dwell? Do I just leave it until in changes colour completely and isn't changing colour anymore? I don't want to let it...
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    no real place to clean my car?

    Self serve car wash is a great idea. And on the money issue - there are some good, long lasting products out there for the same price as a decet wax. Collinite 845 for example is pretty cheap and I have not used it but it great great reviews...
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    Is no-rinse the answer to water spots?

    That's not true. Any product used improperly can cause swirls. If you don;t use neough solution, or press too hard, or us it on a soiled vehicle, or used the same cloth too long, you can cause swirls regardless of the product.
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    Can ONR at QD strength be used to clean off dirt spots from driving in the rain?

    Crap I thought that ONR is a waterless wash.... So I guess I was a little unclear on what that term means. The only waterless wash I can get around here without ordering through the mail is Meguiar's version.
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    no real place to clean my car?

    Lots of products recommend application in the rain but there are more and more now that can be applied in the sun. The crappiest thing about your situation, in my opinion, is the stuff that will end up on the car form those trees. Maybe look at tougher, longer lasting applications other than...
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    Can ONR at QD strength be used to clean off dirt spots from driving in the rain?

    Sorry for the long title but it is a pretty simple question. I have a new white car and I get crazy when I can see all the dirt on it, particularly after a rain. I have ONR diluted at QD strength. I was going to douse a microfiber in it, spray a bunch on the dirt, then make passes turning the...
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    How are you dealing with haters or ex-employees?

    Don't sink to the level of a disgruntled ex-employee for starters. If you're a serious business person, why make time for people who can't manage to remain in your employ?
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    Mother's Quick Detail over Zaino - Problems???

    Is wax any more scratch resistant than sealant?
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    Mother's Quick Detail over Zaino - Problems???

    I don't understand what you're saying. Zaino All in One with ZFX? I thought AIO is a cleaner, not a protectant. Ans what impact does ZFX have on the effectiveness of Z2 and Z5? My understanding is that it doesnt impact the life of the protectant at all, it just makes it cure faster.
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    Using ONR after applying Zaino?

    Are you using up the Zaino because you don't like it?
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    Using ONR after applying Zaino?

    3 Questions: I have 5 fully cured coats of Zaino on my car and I am getting low on Z6 so I am wondering: 1. Will using ONR at quick detailer strength hurt the finish of the Zaino? 2. Will using ONR as a waterless wash hurt the finish of the Zaino? 3. Does it really matter if I use...
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    Top 3 Tips/Techniques that helped the most when first starting out?

    I have by no means mastered my 3 yet and I am early in my detailing education but here are 3 things I think are important: 1 - Slow down - whether it's washing, waxing, buffing, whatever - slow down. 2 - Less is more (self explanatory) 3 - No matter how excited you are about the new product...
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