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    Gloss Coat

    How long after application can the gloss coat get wet? It's in the garage and forecast is for rain I'd like to know when I. Can pull it out.
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    Sonax Wheel Cleaner Plis Mini Review

    This past weekend I got the outside water turned on and did my beginning of season hose reel install. It was time to scrape the winter off the cars and this is never my favorite part of the season. The cars don't the inside of a tunnel wash so all they get all winter is a quick spray down to...
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    Rupes Light

    I received my Rupes Light and it make a big difference on White. I have a hard time seeing swirls in my paint in the carage. This Rupes is great, slightly better than the brinkman but easier to hold. Though I would miss the dual beam of the brinkman but I do not. As far as I can concerned...
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    Iron X

    I purchase the Iron X in 4L size to save some $ and because I go through it so fast. I made my last 2 x 32oz spray bottles and I need to think about re-ordering. So not I have 2 questions for everyone 1. Is there a better iron removing product for the $ 2. When it the next 25% off with free...
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    Cleaning tires to remove browning and dirt

    I usually clean the tires when I do the wheels. I have been using p21s total auto wash. Is there a better product. I am never satisfied with the look of the tires. I usually wet the tires spray the APC scrub and rinse. I then seem to use terminator to clean them up. Would like to know what your...
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    Anohter DEAD Brinkman

    My 2nd Brinkman light went the same way as the first. It is too bag because I really liked the 2 light set up but it did not last in extremely lite use. I think the batteries are the issue and it will not charge at all. A quick Google search shows I am not alone with these crapping out. I...
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    Wheels and Tires Dialed in........................

    I did not have time to do the whole Jeep this weekend so I decided to tackle the wheels and tires. Dry tires spot cleaned with Tarminator to remove grease pen marks. Worked reasonably well but not perfectly. Tires were cleaned with TAW Scrubbed with a stiff brush and rinsed Wheels were cleaned...
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    Dealer wrote on Tires with white grease pen

    What is the best way to remove this? I scrubbed the tires with P21S Total Auto Wash and a stiff brush. It did not come off 100% so I dried area and used terminator on a MF towel? Still have ghost outline I need to get off. Any suggestions, I will be hitting it again this weekend. Thanks
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    Fruit Flyies or Knatts

    So I washed the Jeep yesterday and my son just called me to ask if the soap I used smells good? I said no not particularly-why. He said there are a lot of tiny black dots on the Jeep (sitting in my driveway) Upon closer inspection they are fruit flies or Knatts? The only products used were...
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    Jeep quick clean up

    When we took delivery of the Jeep I called after I got home to complain that the brakes were pulsing like the rotors were warped. Car had approx. 20 miles on the clock when it was delivered. I was told, it was surface rust from sitting in the yard. Well 3 weeks later, same deal and I have an...
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    Price Reference

    I wanted to pitch in an help you professionals re think your prices. These are local NY Long Island Prices. I spent more on the supplies for my last detail that they are charging including labor for a full detail. At least they are honest and telling you "machine applied glaze" -like...
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    Pre Detail Planning

    I hope to detail our new Jeep this weekend. Here is my plan I am open to suggestions: Friday after Work Interior Vacuum the interior Clean Glass Stoners Invisible Glass and Uber Pink Glass Towels Clean Leather with Leather Master Cleaner and or Ultima Interior Shampoo Seal Leather Seats with...
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    First Wash of New Car

    I usually use Dawn for the first wash to remove any BS wax that the dealer may have applied or wash added enhancers. I now have reset in my arsenal and I wanted to know, does this replace the dawn. Thanks, Jeff
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    Dashboard

    I am looking for a good interior protectant to use on the dashboard of the Jeep. I is not leather, but has that texture. It is soft touch material and no quite rubber. Its clean, and matte. I would like to protect it form UV and make it easy to dust and clean in the future. Any suggestions...
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    Head liner

    Came up with some more questions after looking around today. I see some smudges on the head liner and I have never had a non black headliner to clean. What do you use and what is the process I do own a steamer if that is an option. I am concerned about staining.
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    Awesome Idea for Vac Hose Storage

    I would need a larger roll but I love the idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIlmqkwqeQk&feature=youtu.be
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    Request for some advice and expertise.

    Since it's going to be a washout weekend in New York I have some additional time to plan the detail on the new truck. It's a good thing because I certainly need to get some things figured out and purchased before I begin this project. 1. The hood has a large decal in the center. When...
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    So I Ordered a New Car today (Pics)

    And this is not it And this is not it either but.................... Its this one!!!!!! Trail Hawk v6 loaded
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    What a difference a Day makes (or a few)

    Friday's High was 25F Monday is already 46 degrees and I cannot wait for this spring already. I would like to see 1 day to Heavy rain to wash the snow and salt away. Next we need to pot holes fixes and then we are ready to roll. Things on my list to do: **Get the winter off everything with...
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    Question for anyone owning a Jeep Cherokee Trail Hawk or a Subaru Legacy w/Eyesite

    Sorry to drag you off topic, but I respect your opinions. Will be adding one of these 2 vehicles to my stable. My younger is getting his license and I sent him in a mission to find a safe (IIHS standards) vehicle Sub 30K to add to our household fleet. He came up with 4: Sonata Rav4...
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