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    Prime on Wood trim scratches

    I just tried it on a small portion of my wood trim. Didn't seem to do anything at all, maybe made it a touch shinier though. Was I doing something wrong (just applied it with a damp MF applicator and worked it in for a few seconds then let it dry for 5 minutes and buffed it off) or should I not...
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    Silver. How much reflection should I expect?

    After my recent detail, I am not sure really how much shine/pop to expect from silver without PC polishing. Any pictures of what is considered 'above average paint optics' for silver? This is my best shot (well not really, my camera can shoot much clearer but I had to resize small)...sorry for...
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    Question on AJT application?

    I just applied it over the car with a foam Microfiber pad. Now I am going to do the final buff. Is this correct? I want to make sure I am not just rubbing off all my protection on the final buff.
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    ONR comment/review

    What a pleasant product. I mixed up some hot water and used a sheepskin in about 37 degree weather. My hands never got cold, and it was just so easy, believe it or not, I wasn't even scared about marring because when I did the second pass with the drying MF the paint looked stunning. My mailman...
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    Sheepskin damaged by hot water?

    I was washing with ONR today and didn't want frostbite on my hands so I used hot water in the rinse bucket (warm water would of just got cold within minutes). When I dipped my mitt in there it just sort of lengthed and stretched out and got pretty floppy. I could see the darkish hide underneath...
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    HELP! I think my clay might be marring

    I am clayng right now and its about mid 30's. The sonus ultrea-fine clay bar is kind of hard to mold and when i tap it against my paint it makes a hard noise...should i clay inside? will this cause marring?
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    Going to do ONR, last min questions

    1) I have a 5 gallon bucket...how much ONR to add>? I heard a capfull is equal to one-half ounce. (should I double the reccomended dosage on the bottle?) 2) Should I add ONR to rinse water? 3) Also, the QD ONR spray - it is 3 oz. (double reccomended strength) to a 32 oz. sprayer? 4)...
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    How bad it is to leave a car "un-waxed"?

    Well? I've been meaning to seal mine with AJT, but its been near freezing out and I just haven't had the chance. There is some light snow coming up..
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    Leather Conditioner Application?

    Last time I applied conditioner, I used a MF applicator. I put a few pea sized dots on the applicator, and worked it in the leather. Is this the correct way or do I use a foam app. and sort of let the conditioner soak onto the leather, then wipe off the excess?
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    Wheel towel questions

    My Meguiars Water Magnet is caked with brake dust in some spots. I washed it twice but won't come out. Should I attack with Dawn by hand? Also - what other towels can wheel towels be washed with? Would it be smart to just wash them alone since brake dust is so abrasive? (I did a CD test with...
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    Topping AJT

    Now that I have my AJT coming in, I am looking at a topper...anybody have any experience with topping AJT? Car is silver and I hear OCW is great.
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    Prime Versatility?

    Can prime be used everywhere AIO can?
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    Z5/Z2 Vs. AJT

    From a durability AND optics standpoint. What do you think. I am about to make a purchase and want to know what will give me better protection through the winter while still having that reflective, glassy/glossy look. Since Zaino is coming out with some new products, I decided to wait for them...
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    Rubber trim, windshield wipers cleaning questions

    When washing the car, do you just use your soapy mitt to clean the wipers? Or is it that when the car is already clean and dry you can go back with a MF and spray some glass cleaner (stoners) on the MF and wipe them clean? As for rubber trim, (door/trunk seals), how can I go about cleaning...
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    ONR on engine bay

    Is ONR flammable? BC I just sprayed a small amount onto a towel and wiped down the whole engine bay with ONR (slightly diluted). I needed to clean some engine oil and figured ONR was better bc I didnt have to rinse after. I didn't have that much ONR that the towel was sopping, it was only damp...
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    MF Towels - Plush vs. Less Plush side

    My Pakshak ulta-plush, ultra-fines have two sides, one is more plush and has loosely woven strands. The other side has a tigher nap. I am assuming the plusher side is for cleaning and applying wax/sealant/polish/washing with ONR, etc., then the less plush side is for the final buff/pass?
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    Washing and cross contamination

    I use a WW to dry my wheels, and a WW to dry my paint...how do you guys organize what should be washed with what to avoid cross contamination? For ex. interior towels, wheel/jamb towels, paint towels...is it OK to wash a wheel towel with a paint towel? I am guessing no...
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    Detailing OCD...

    Does it get to you sometimes? I think in a way, its not a BAD thing, but many times I just can't enjoy my car because I am always thinking about the next thing to buy, or the washing/sealing/waxing I need to do etc. BTW, I am a single guy and I am on break so I don't have much else to worry...
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    Cleaning hand applicators?

    I have an MF foam hand applicator. Its got some leather conditioner kind of buried in it. Should I use Dawn or Woolite or Tide? Should I presoak, then hand scrub it?
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    Dawn on tires OK?

    What do you say? I used it on my bros tires to get the years of gunk out...will it dry the rubber?
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