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Thanks Setec, I understand your point about the cleaning step being the most important. What products do find yourself using more frequently for the cleaning step?

Setec, The more I explore this field the more I appreciate how many different products there are which is why I was wondering about the true differences between two products that seemed to be the same and from the same company. I appreciate your insight and perspective. And I appreciate your...

Ah, Thanks! You have added an important difference that you didn't have before. (at least important to me.) One is a cleaner and the other isn't. That makes them functionally different. Smell, bottle size and product line are insignificant differences. Interesting that you don't use M40 on...

Thanks Setec, but bottle size and having different odors and in different product lines explains some things but it doesn't really say much about the real product and how effective it is on the tire. Is the 40 really just a diluted 170 in a 16oz consumer bottle with a different smell? If it is...

Thanks for the input from everyone.. But I'm left with more questions... Elsewhere I've read about and seen reviews about Meg's 170. Above Mask recommends Meg's 40. What is the difference? I understand that if diluted to say 4:1 the 170 will leave a nice matt finish. So why the duplication?

Thanks OCDetails. I'll try posting some pictures when the car gets back to town. I'd like to stay with the stock wheels. The style is fine and I have grown to like to leave things original if I can. But, as you say, this may require refinishing. I would think wheel receive a different...

My local detail shop used a product called "Let It Shine" from a company called AutoPride on my tonneau cover. I liked the results. Has anyone heard of this product? My WEB searches have some up empty. I am looking for a UV protectant for the cover and tires that leaves more of a matt finish...

I have a '97 Rav4 whose wheels were neglected for years. I last tried Meguiar's 140 Wheel Brightener. I applied as recommended. Used a brush, etc. The 140 did better than the other things I tried previously but I still have spots. I read where the spots are burnt on brake dust, which makes...

Just a quick note to say hello. I'm looking forward to learning how to better maintain the appearance of my automobiles. This will start with the sun-baked "black" bumpers and trim on my two Toyota vehicles. I've used ArmorAll in the past but know there are probably better products. My local...