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    Aquapel and ONR compaible

    I've been using both Aquapel and ONR for a few years and found that my last application of Aquapel is not nearly as effective as usual. I cleaned windshield with ONR then again with IG and then put on the Aquapel. Do you think I layed down some slickness to the glass with the ONR and...
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    A Benz, a mass air flow sensor and tire dressing

    I don't have all the details but my buddy has a late model Benz sedan and the dealer says that he contaminated his mass airflow sensor with his silcone tire dressing. The air intakes is in a front fender well, I have no details on the dressing, aerosol or jell, or anything else. Anyone ever...
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    Which MF for windows

    Trying to improve on my glass cleaning and have never paid to much attention to the MF I used on the windows but I see some are designated for glass, very fine, almost no nap. Do these actually work better on glass?
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    Synthetic Shammy

    I found something on the shelf, sealed in a tuperware container. I think it was called a super soaker but not sure. Well I opened it up and it was still damp, no odor and looked like the day I put it away. I tried drying a wet fender and it just would not slide so I grabbed an MF and finished...
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    Need professional detailer near Clinton, NJ

    A friend's new Acura got washed by his kids using the back side of window squeegy and I hear it is really messed up. I said I would find a detailer for him that could possibly handle a situation this bad. PM me or post up, thanks
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    removing double sided sticky tape

    My window/rain shade came loose from its black double sided sticky tape. I will have to remove all the tape over the top of the window and it is on a painted surface. What solvent do you guys think is best and how should I use it. I probably have to remove 20 inches of the stuff
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    ONR use question

    Why is it recommended to only wash one panel and then dry, it does not dry rapidly and I can do several doors or a side with no problem, am I missing something? I love it for spot cleanup like when you get some mud splash on a lower panel and don't want to wash the whole car but want to touch...
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    Optimum No Rinse, Q & A

    Bought my first bottle and gave it a try, it certainly is easy to use and quick to wash you vehicle but I have a few questions. I am surprised there are no suds ie it looks like plain water when mixed, am I doing something wrong? It does not feel slippery at all. Do you guys save what is left...
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    Armoral, its been around a long time

    Armoral, its been around a long time I have tried lots of stuff on the trim/fenders of the "Element" and can't say that I am crazy about any off them, ie Vynalex, Stoner's Trim shine, Meg's trim stuff and results are pretty close, looks good but does not last, anyway being lazy I picked up...
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    Solvent or Polish for paint transfer

    My friend has a white paint rub on the side of his green truck, no dent, just paint transfer. What do you guys think first, enamel reducer or polish or something else?
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    White BMW, black streaks from trim

    My buddies 1996 White BMW steaks badly after a rain. He works hard keeping it clean then as soon as it rains black streaks appear down the back deck under the door handles anywhere there is black plastic trim, is this common? Is there some easy cleanup or way to make it stop bleeding down the...
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    Spots after washing

    I washed up the Scion yesterday and trying to get it a little more perfect. Anyway the Black Sand Pearl is great looking but takes patience to keep it right, anyway I notice some surface imperfections, maybe just water spots or some kind of goo that was there, not sure, what is the best or an...
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    The other hand

    I am always struggling with where to put my other hand when buffing off wax not wanting to put in on the paint. Well I walked into the garage and got a cotton glove for the left hand, fantastic, then the other hand too. Cool, slides on surface, can get small spot in corner, just great. Give...
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    Where is page 2

    Am I missing something here. I only show page 1 with 16 of 16 posts. How do I get to page 2 etc?
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    Wax on windows - Old myth?

    When I was a kid I always heard never get wax on the windows or it will streak like crazy when it rains and you use your wipers. Was this true with older waxes ie the 70's waxes or was this just an old wives tale?
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    Washing question on Black Metalic paint

    The Metallic Black Sand Pearl Scion is now 3 months old and the paint is still perfect, no swirls or marks. I've washed it very carefully many times but it has never been dirty. I originally clayed it and put on a coat of NXT paste wax and it looks very good. I blow dry it carefully and then...
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    Removing number etching on glass

    My dealer etches all the windows on all his cars in an effort to sell you the anti theft/recovery package. Well I did not go for it but got the free etching. They were really sloopy in doing it and the numbers are large ( 1/4 inch at least) and crooked. Is there anyway to remove the etching...
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    Washed my face with ..........

    All my wash cloths were in the wash so I washed my face with a fairly plush MF, very nice, excellent feel. Much nicer than a terry cloth.
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    Limerock historics 9/5/2005

    I went to Limerock today to see the historic car races and the cars were spectacular but very few were up to an Autopian standards. The most beautiful of cars from the ones in the parking lots to the ones in the paddock needed swirl and hologram removal. 100% had nice paint but 95% needed some...
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    Women's cars question

    The wifes car gets really dusty inside even tho she vacuums it and tries to keep it neat and clean, Neat = no garbage, no smoking Clean=vacuums it. Is this dustyness a womens thing due to makeup, hair and reading in the car or is it just my wife? Discuss please.
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