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    Recommendation Request - Glaze before Sealant and Spray Wax

    Hello About every six months I give my car (old photos) a claying and polishing, then follow up with two coats of Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Sealant, then two coats of P21S 100% Carnauba Wax. About every 1-2 months I reapply the P21S. This time I am going to give Dodo Juice Diamond White...
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    Shampoo Selection (besides ONR)

    Did a quick search and ONR seems to be very common, but I am looking to still wash with soap, water, washmit and a bucket. Could anyone suggest a shampoo for the weekly wash. Optimum Car Wash good? Dont mind ordering online. Car is a 2006 BMW 323i, Arctic White. Currently have a few...
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    Clean paint before applying Wax again

    Fully detailed my car about a month ago (clay, polish, sealant and wax) and now I want to just reapply the wax (P21S 100% Carnauba Wax). After washing and drying should I further clean the paint (like a 1:1 IPA/Water mix wipe down) prior to re-waxing?
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    Woolite for interior Plastic/Vinyl/leatherette?

    Does anyone still use diluted woolite to clean interior Plastic/Vinyl/leatherette? If so, what dilution? If not, what do you use when cleaning interior Plastic/Vinyl/leatherette? Thanks,
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    P21S Wheel Cleaner (Gel) remove PoorBoys Wheel Sealant?

    Per the subject, will using P21S Wheel Cleaner (Gel) remove PoorBoys Wheel Sealant? Should I reapply the sealant after cleaning with P21S Wheel Cleaner (Gel)? Thanks,
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    How to tell when polish broken down

    Like the title says, how do you tell when the polish has broken down? Visual clues? Specifically I will be using Menzerna PowerFinish PO203S and Final Polish PO85RD. Thanks
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    Newbie Product/Process Critique

    Just looking some thoughts on my products and process for doing some paint correction on my cars; Step 1: Wash Wash car using Dish washing Soap (my case sunlight, as cant find Dawn) Dry Step 2: Clay Clay - Mequiar's Smooth Surface Clay Lube - Mequiar's Quik Detailer - Mist and...
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    Wax Recommendation for White

    I have a White Car (Photos) and would like to get a wax that will really make look nice... My plan is to apply Menzerna Power Lock polymer sealant about every 6 months (with a complete polishing beforehand). Applying wax every 3-4 weeks. Any recommendations for a wax to use? Would like...
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    Lake Country Pads - Greater Vancouver Area

    Anyone know where to buy Lake Country Pads in the Greater Vancouver, BC area? I have had no luck with searching Preferably Surrey or Richmond. Thanks
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    Cleaning Painted Areas were you cant use water

    What product should I use to clean painted areas where I can't use water, like the door sill, pillars, inside trunk are? Thanks,
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    Looking to get a Porter Cable 7424 XP Kit

    I have been doing all my polishing and waxing by hand due to fears that a buffer would damage my paint. From everything I have read and heard it is near impossible to damage the paint using a random orbital buffer like a PC 7424 XP. Seeing the results everyone gets using a PC vs hand has...
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    Detailing Sunroof Seal

    The seal on my sunroof has seen better days, pictures below. Dont know if it is clear from the photos, but the seal isnt a smooth rubber, but a textured surface. Any idea on what product and method to use? I was thinking to try woolite mix and then some 303. Thanks
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    2006 BMW 323i

    Just finished, products used; Zaino Z-PC Zaino Z-AIO (Zaino Z-6 wipe down afterwards) Zaino Z-2 PRO (two coats, Zaino Z-6 wipe down between) Zaino Z-8 (final wipedown) Autoglym Car Glass Polish (window exterior) Stoners Invisible glass (window interior) Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing...
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    Switching to Zaino, should I...

    Switching from Zymol to Zaino this weekend. About a month ago I clay'ed my car and waxed it with Zymol. Do you think I should reclay the car again before switching the Xaino? My plans are; 1. Wash with dish soap 2. Use Z-PC on some trouble areas 3. Use Z-AIO on complete car 4. Three...
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    Poorboy's Wheel Sealant vs Wheel Wax

    Pretty simply, which one is better? Especially at protection and durability. Poorboy's Wheel Sealant Wheel Wax
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    2001 Nissan Xterra

    Just finished going over my Nissan Xterra. Products used (in order); Sunlight Dishwashing Soap (couldnt find Dawn) Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit Zaino Z-PC Zaino Z-AIO Zaino Z-2 PRO Zaino Z-6 Zaino Z-2 PRO Zaino Z-8 Zaino Z-2 PRO Zaino Z-8 Autoglym Car Glass Polish (window...
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    Stop cotton towels from fraying

    From reading on the Zaino site, cotton bath towels with the borders removed are suggested. I went ahead and bought some towel, removed the borders and washed them. Now I have a large bundle of frayed cloth (exaggerating, but still had to do a lot of cutting to separate the towels). Does...
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    Zymol HD-Cleanse equivalent in Zaino Lineup

    I have had good results using Zymol HD-Cleanse, but I am thinking on switching over to the Zaino product line. What I am trying to figure out is the Zanio product(s) with would replace the Zymol HD Cleanse? Anyone have any ideas? Z-AIO All-in-one perhaps?
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    Critique my products

    Hi I own the following vechiles; 2001 Nissan Xterra Green Brown Interior cloth seats vinyl/plastic dash 2006 BMW 323i White Black Interior leatherette seats Leatherette/plastic dash Both are daily driven (Vancouver BC), garage kept at home but parked outside during the...
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    Help with Paint Damage/Waterspotting

    My 2001 xTerra is showing some paint damage along the middle of the body. It appears the paint is dirty, even after washing. It may have happened after a recent snow fall here, so maybe road salt damage? Below is a image of damage on the drivers side door. The picture is taken after...
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