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    toy test: importance of prep for TurtleWax Platinum paste and liquid

    Surface used: inner bottom surface of a stainless steel pot in my kitchen. Product tested: TurtleWax Platinum Series Ultra Gloss Liquid Wax T-412R (This one has very small hall opening. Some product with the same part number T-412R has sicker seal. After the seal is removed, the hole area...
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    paint cleaner or wax applicator: pocket or rectangular?

    Which do you prefer? I saw such applicator with TurtleWax label at PepBoys. It is not made of microfiber terry. The applicators on the picture have microfiber on one side, have 6 inch diameter. © 2005 topoftheline.com I waw such applicator with Meguiars label at PepBoys. Instead of...
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    Automotive glass cleaner damages coatings on computer monitors, eye glasses?

    Do automotive glass cleaners damage anti glare coatings on CRT, or LCD computer monitors, anti glare coatings on CRT, LCD, or PDP TV’s, or UV filter coatings on eye glasses?
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    left – right: a good method of wax comparison?

    Is this a good method of wax comparison? Prep the surface. Put 3M blue masking tape along the centerline of the car on hood, roof, and trunk. Put Meguars NXT paste on the left side of the car. Put TurtleWax Platinum paste on the right side of the car. Remove blue masking tape...
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    No run? TurtleWax Bug&Tar Remover

    On the bottle: No run formula stays where you spray it, even on vertical panels. I bought a bottle of TurtleWax Bug & Tar Remover trigger spray this evening, shaked, and tested on refrigerator. Unlike the claim, it just runs like milk. Do I have defective product? Or is it normal that...
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    why Mothers product on Eagle One web site?

    Eagle One web site has information on detailing. But some pictures have Mothers products. The link "See photos, step-by-step instructions and details" on the following page seems to have Mothers Back-to-Black. http://eagleone.com/pages/carcare/articleviewer.asp?pg=ccr20001101bt The link...
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    3 months old TW: still beading on 24/7 outside car, but

    I waxed my 1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 liter turbo diesel, arctic white, 257 thousand miles now (at the time of writing this article), in May with Turtle Wax F21â„¢ Car Polish paste. In early September, water was still beading well on my car. I touched up the rear-facing surface near exhaust...
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    5 months old TW: still beading on 24/7 outside car, but

    I waxed my 1992 Mercedes 300D 2.5 liter turbo diesel, arctic white, 257 thousand miles now (at the time of writing this article), in May with Turtle Wax F21â„¢ Car Polish paste. In early September, water was still beading well on my car. I touched up the rear-facing surface near...
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    Extension tube: Wurth A/C & Heating System Treatment

    When you received Wurth A/C & Heating System Treatment, did you also receive the extension tube? On the can it reads "if the opening grill or grate covering the returns is too small for direct spraying , insert extension tube provided."
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    engine detailing: WD-40 as degreaser?

    Did anyone use WD-40 to remove grease and stain from the engine? Was it better or worse than all-purpose cleaner?
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    303 Protectant: any scientific comparison test?

    Is there any scientific comparison: 303 Protectant against other protectants? Like this? http://rustbullet.com/IndTesting/NTS/ASTM_D2794.htm At 303 web site 'thechnical information' section, I read many personal stories: "Bob applied 303 here . . . great result", , "Joe applied 303 there...
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    clear plastic: 303 vs PlastX or Plastic Polish

    Did anyone compare 303 Protectant with Meguiars PlastX or Mothers Plastic Polish on clear plastic?
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    which is stronger cleaner: Deep Crystal or #9 by hand

    When applied by hand, which is stronger cleaner, Meguiars Deep Crystal System Paint Cleaner or Meguiars #9? By the way, how do I search "#9". The search is refused because it is less than three letters.
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    spray wax sealed in dirt?

    I sprayed TurtleWax Platinum spray wax and wiped with TurtleWax microfiber towel. Instead of removing the light-looking stain, the stain seemed to have been seal in around touched up area and some other area. I sprayed the spray wax again, but could not remove the stain. I could remove the...
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    Which vinyl protectant can be wiped off easily from unintended surfaces?

    Vinyl protectant does not work on glass, some hard and smooth plastic, aluminum, clear coated wood, etc. But these surfaces are adjacent to the surfaces on which vinyl protectant works. I cannot pinpoint my applicator for each area. So I want to know which vinyl protectant can be wiped off...
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    waiting time before waxing after touch up paint?

    I applied Mercedes-Benz Touch-Up Paint Stick on some spots on my car. How long should I wait before waxing?
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    white wax stain on textured plastic (toy test)

    Test surface: black textured hard plastic handle on a stainless steel pot Waxes tested: TurtleWax Color Cure White TurtleWax Super Hard Shell liquid (stock number T-123, not T-123R) TurtleWax Platinum Series Ultra Gloss paste (stock number T-411, not T-411R) Prestone High Protection...
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    how thoroughly do you buff tire gel?

    How thoroughly do you buff tire gel? I cleaned my tires with Mothers Car Wash and a brush. Then I applied tire gel for the first time in my life. I used Meguiars Endurance High Gloss. The temperature during application was a little above freezing. Because I was not familiar with gel, it...
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    Klasse AIO: how do I know whether I am spreading the product

    I heard I need to apply very small amount of AIO with damp applicator. Then how do I know whether I am actually applying AIO, or merely spreading water or quick detailer? BTW, how long does AIO last without any topping? May car is outside all the time.
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