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    Yellow Brake Dust Removal

    The front wheels on my car (matte aluminum) are coated in a layer of yellow brake dust. I just wanted to know if this is any different than removing other kinds of brake dust build up - and what product would be the best for removing it. I think I read somewhere that Meguiar's Hot Rims Wheel...
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    Leather Seating Type?

    I bought a 2007 Pontiac G6 in October of last year, and ordered it with “Ebony Nuance Leather�, and I have still yet to clean/condition the seats. How do I determine what type of leather I have, so I can choose the right cleaner/conditioner? Thanks.
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    Klasse SG Dry Time

    I can't seem to find anything specific on the recommended drying time for Klasse SG. One post I found mentioned 20 minutes. So far I've been waiting for the SG to haze, and than buffing it off with a microfiber buffing cloth (similar to a paste wax application). Should I be letting the SG...
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    Hairline Scratch Polish?

    Saturday I was washing my car, and immediately after two passes with my sheepskin mitt I felt something underneath against the paint. There was a tiny black particle stuck in the mitt (which took quite a bit of effort to pull out) that left two long hairline scratches in the paint. They're...
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    Sonus Acrylic Spritz Alternatives?

    Because Sonus products aren’t readily available in Canada, I was wondering what the alternatives are for Sonus Acrylic Spritz (to use on top of the Klasse Twins). I remember reading somewhere about mixing distilled water and SG…
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    Snow Brushes

    Which would you use? Sno Brum http://www.herringtoncatalog.com/m280.html Boar's Hair http://www.stratmosphere.com/ultimate_snowbrush.htm Oxo Twister http://www.autogeek.net/oxo601.html
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    New Car, First Wash

    When I take delivery of my new car the transit plastic will still be stuck to the paint, and after I remove it, I’m wondering what type of car wash shampoo I should use for the first wash? Thanks.
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    Klasse AIO Applicators

    Klasse AIO can be applied by hand with a Microfiber applicator, but what type of applicator would work best to get more polishing power? Thanks.
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    Shopping List

    I started to put together a list of products for detailing my new car (on its way from the factory) and so far it looks like this: Wash: P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo Clay: Mothers Clay Bar System Polish: ? Glaze: P21S Paintwork Cleansing Lotion Seal: Klasse Twins Wax: P21S Carnauba...
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    Wheel Well, Brake Caliper, and Suspension Cleaner

    In the tutorial “How-To Detail Tires & Wheelsâ€� Step 7 mentions: …spray the wheel well, brake caliper and suspension components with cleaner. Allow it to soak for 5 minutes… What cleaner would you guys recommend using for this? Thanks.
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    Klasse Twins Alternative

    What are the alternatives to using the Klasse Twins (All-In-One and Sealant Glaze)? All of the tutorials here say great things about Klasse, but I've read a couple things about the formula being changed?
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    Clay Bar & Detail Spray Residue

    After claying, should the leftover residue from the clay bar and detail spray be removed prior to polishing? Or should it be left on? I read another website which says to leave it on, and than polish; but the tutorials here say to wash the vehicle after clay to remove residue before...
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    New Car Detailing

    When my new car arrives from the factory I'll be asking the dealer not to wash or wax it. I'm looking for opinions on what steps I should take to detail the vehicle for the first time. So far I'm thinking: 1. Wash & Dry 2. Clay 3. Seal 4. Wax I would assume I can skip polishing and...
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    Brand Loyalty

    I was wondering if anyone out there is totally committed to a specific brand of detailing products. New car is on the way, and I'm looking to start a fresh collection.
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    Dealer Prep

    I factory ordered a 2007 Pontiac G6 GT last week, and was wondering… Does anyone know what the dealer typically does to prep a car once they receive it from the factory? I’d prefer to detail the car myself for the first time, but I’m wondering if they do anything I might...
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