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    CG citrus wash and gloss - little suds

    What the...chemical guys said all their caps are exactly 1oz..how does that work??
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    CG citrus wash and gloss - little suds

    Hey mike, I was wondering if you may be able to theorize as to why I have very little suds using CG W&G . I used the 1oz per 5 gallon bucket recommended ratio for maint. Washing. I diluted 1 capful in a 5gal bucket and then mixed the soap with my hands and topped it off with pressure washer to...
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    dirty panels even after wash

    hI audioS6, I have no tire dressing at all on my tires.. I will try using P21S TAW for the lower parts tho. I clayed the car about a month ago as well.
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    dirty panels even after wash

    Hi Guys, Mike: I am fairly new at this so I don't have the experience to tell you if it's oily or tar like, but if i had to guess, I would say it is Tar like. I will use your washing procedure then and carefully inspect the results using that. I live in Canada, I drive a 2011 VW GTI. Mike...
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    dirty panels even after wash

    Hey Mike, I am not sure what to do from here. I am currently using a sheepskin wash mitt, Meg's Gold Class Car Shampoo. It seems that no matter how well/thou roughly I rinse the vehicle prior to washing, then wash it with my sheepskin mitt and megs gold class, there seems to be these panels or...
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    removing dry polish from paint

    What would you recommend as an alternative?
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    removing dry polish from paint

    Don, Would you just agitate the MF towel with your fingernail until it is gone? Would you step it up to IPA wipe down if it doesn't work? And after you let it soften for a while, would you then proceed to wash the car?
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    removing dry polish from paint

    Hey jarred, thanks so much doe the tip. Is there an alternative that might be available on eshine.ca as they don't sell the meguiars free rinse? Thanks again
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    removing dry polish from paint

    Would I was the car and then do an IPA wipedown? Also, it seems as though using alcohol on car paint isn't the best for it, is there a better alternative such as maybe claying it again after a wash?
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    removing dry polish from paint

    Hey guys, What's the recommended method for removing dried up polish on the surface paint that has dried up. This is predominantly around the edges around the sunroof, door ttip , but still on paint and not on any vinyl or plastic. I plan on washing, claying, and sealing my paint for the...
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    What to do going forward?

    Thanks very much for the tip jamesboy. Carpro Hydro 2 seems kind of expensive, do you think its worth it?
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    Volkswagen GTI Rust protection

    I actually live in Ottawa..lol
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    Volkswagen GTI Rust protection

    Hey miad, I don't know the technology well, but this video explains much of your question: https://www.krown.com/process/
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    Volkswagen GTI Rust protection

    Hey guys, I have a 4 year old VW GTI, with no sign of rust anywhere so far. I live in south east ontario, Canada, where we have plenty of salt on the road during the snowy months of nov-april. I have searched dozens of forums and posts , but can not get a clear answer as to whether Volkswagens...
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    What to do going forward?

    I recently purcahsed a 4 year old, 2011 VW GTI that has received regular automated car washes, but has never been polished, waxed, sealanted or anything of the sort. So, I wanted to do a full detail in my parent's garage from start to finish and started with a wash, clay, and polish (Optimum...
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    question about sealant and wax

    Ok, i'm sorry but I'm getting a little confused. Let me start all over again if that's ok and add some more info. My paint has no sealant what so ever, as I just bough this 4 year old car that has never received any polishing, waxing or sealing. So, I wanted to do a full detail from start to...
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    question about sealant and wax

    hey cardaddy, As it's getting cold and I won't have time to do a full buff (Polish ) over the next 2 weeks , and after that point it will start snowing here in Canada. I will however have access to an indoor heated car wash , where I can do a wash, clay and even wax. Right now i'm leaning...
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    question about sealant and wax

    ####... Well i've gone about 3-5 days now without any protection after polish... so that ship has sailed... in that case are you saying I would have to do at least one more polish (White pad, Optimum Hyper Polish) and then Sealant and Wax next time I do anything to the car? And funny enough, I...
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    question about sealant and wax

    Hey Art, I can get the Meguiars quick wax at Canadian Tire, so thats good! Should I apply it now, and then have that protect my paint before I do a full on Wax and sealant job in a week from today? Thhank you!
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    question about sealant and wax

    Art, first of all, thanks so much about all the detailed info. I feel much better about the RIDS now, and I can live with them :) sorry I wasn't clear enough about the white pad situation. I thoroughly cleaned and rinsed (and then dried) it with snappy clean solution after being done polishing...
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