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    It's been too long

    Been away for a while. I see lots of new product mentions on these boards. I'm particularly fond of Poorboys. I see Ex-P and Natty something or other???? Someone fill me in please. Who's using what and on what? TIA
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    Stained Trim (maybe from DACP or GECP)

    It's raining here in So Cal and sure enough, as my 1000 ERV started running off, I saw some white scuff marks in a small section of black trim near the back window. Clearly looks like the pattern from a PC. Anyway, I don't think it's a wax stain, and since I used DACP and GEPC recently, it's...
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    Any damage from ash?

    Not sure if anyone's asked yet. I live pretty close to the fires burning in LA area. Not close enough to get burned, but close enough to see smoke, smell the carnage and get ash landing on the car. It looks like the ash accumulates on the car, but blows off as soon as you start driving...
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    A few more Audi A4 pics

    The routine is now about 4 weeks old dawn wash SMR w/ yellow pad GEPC w/ white pad 3x Poorboy's EX 1X S100 wax I took the pictures after just putting on a 2nd coat of S100. I've washed 4 times since with P21s shampoo and have touched up with One Grand Show off. Looks like I...
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    EX and S100 routine after 2 weeks looking real good

    Check out these pictures. About 2 weeks ago I did: dawn wash SMR w/ yellow pad GEPC w/ white pad 3x Poorboy's EX 1X S100 wax I've washed twice since with P21s shampoo and have touched up with One Grand Show off. Deep, wet shine. On the side view, if you look closely, you can see...
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    Poorboy's SW and QD mix help

    I read some old posts on mixing the two, sort of a super inbetween wash/wax cleaner and quick detailier. Now some questions before I order: What percentage do you mix... 50/50? Also, how do you apply? I'm assuming you shouldn't use on dirty cars, maybe just dusty. Do you spray and let...
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    Going to be using the PC for the first time this weekend.

    What do I need to know? Do I need to load up the pad with product at first? Seems like if that pad hits the paint without any liquid, I could be asking for scratches. Going to be doing some SMR with yellow pad. I heard 5-6 is proper speed range. Do I build up in speed or just blast off...
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    QD on wheels or is that a bad recipe for brakes?

    Are certain QDs better suited for this, i.e. not as much lubrication or does it matter?
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    P21 Drying Towel

    I've used it twice now, and I'm not sure whether I like it or not. It does a good job drying (combined with water blade) but doesn't seem to be any quicker. Besides being really freaky (this thing looks and feels like a sheet of pig fat), I'm not sure what to make of it. Anybody have...
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    Am I doing something wrong with my Blitz Wax?

    I love the shine. I love the durability. I love how easy it goes on and comes off. Here's what I hate: About 1-2 days after I apply Blitz, it starts to haze. I'm afraid to rebuff, because there may be some grit, so the only way around it is to rewash and dry, which usually takes care of...
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    Can you over polish your paint?

    Just curious whether more regular polishing (albeit with milder polishes like GEPC, IHG, etc.) would cause paint damage? Seems like most people polish 2-4 times a year, including a couple of swirl mark removing/heavier polish in the mix. If you wanted to polish every 2 months say, is this...
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    Disappointed with 3M SMR

    I had some minor scratches, I guess you could call them swirls, although I always do everything in straight lines, so I have no idea where they came from????? Maybe left over from the dealer. I'd categorize them as minor and are only noticeable in bright sun from up very close. Anyway, I...
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    2003 Audi A4 back seat leather?

    does anybody know whether the back seat is leather. I know the front 2 are, center console, gear shift knob, steering wheel. But I don't think the side panels, dash and back seat are. I'd like to use a stronger cleaner/conditioner if they're vinyl or some other synthetic.
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    Quarterly Detail Routine

    I'm planning on doing my routine this weekend. Will probably take me a couple days to finish. Looking for some advice. 1) Dawn Wash 2) Paint Cleaner 3) SMR (maybe 2 coats) 4) GEPC 5) Blitz Wax Some questions: with 3M SMR, should I apply in straight lines or swirls to help get rid of...
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