Recent content by sus195

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    First post in +6.5 years what`s new?

    Hello all! I can only imagine the myriad of products offered today. Back when I used to browse this forum religiously the "Kevin Brown" method was just being written. I learned so much and applied all that knowledge to keeping my paint slick and beady. Sadly, over the years I`ve had less and...
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    LiquiGlide

    Stuck ketchup problem solved by MIT engineers - Technology & science - Science - LiveScience - msnbc.com I was just reading about this new non stick coating developed by engineers at MIT."It's rigid like a solid, but it's lubricated like a liquid." It will be used inside ketchup bottles so...
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    Clear powder coat vs traditional clear coat

    Hey everyone, I've recently purchased a new set of 5zigen FN01R-C wheels. I'm planning on putting them on for summer tires. My problem is that it has a polished face but the inside well and sides of the spoke aren't polished, they are textured- slightly rough. I can already imagine the brake...
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    '06 M5 full detail...lots of pics

    Here is my first write up on a full detail I've done on my friends 3 year old M5. Detail took about a full 10-12 hours. Please feel free to comment! Dawn to degrease and to remove old wax ONR wash P21S TAW Wheels P21S Wheel Cleaner Gel dressed with Optimum tire shine Interior...
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    christmas has arrived!

    at least for me! :laugh: DSC_0194 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
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    should (can) i jump to a flex?

    I've been debating a DA polisher for as long as i've signed up (1 year). I've done a fair amount of research on the PC/UDM and now flex. basically, ive been waiting for good deals, and finally theres a 40% off utima kit special (Ultima Clean, Protect & Preserve Paint with Dual Action Polisher...
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    severe paint damage

    This is apparently from a bird dropping. car is an 04' camry. paint seems to be amazingly thin. without repainting the whole hood, how well can spot touchup work? how would one approach the clean up of this? can someone explain to my why i cant upload here? these are the right dimensions...
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    best way to remove ice?

    we've all gone through the same situation. having the car sit exposed to freezing rain or sleet. whats the best way to remove ice thats frozen to paint and windows. i only use the scrapper for the windows and normally leave the ice on the paint to melt. sometimes i cant help but like to remove...
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    new member with varying products, help please!

    hello and want to start by saying what a great site. enough info to keep me busy for a while! ive been an avid detailer for a while, but i was never able to improve without learning new processes. i must admit my stock is very random, that has collected over the years. for the best...
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    hello from north nj

    great board, i join with a 04' volvo s40 virtual blue im learning more and more every day
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    first post and a few questions

    great site with tons of info! i must say there are a lot of knowledgeable and friendly people on this board. im very happy to have found this site. i have thought of myself of an average detailer until i read some past posts, i feel like a noob again. theres so much more details that went...
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