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YoSteve

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I'm back, well sorta, just saying hello. Has it really been ten years since I logged in? Crazy.

Allow me to introduce myself, self proclaimed Klasse specialist and microfiber connoisseur used to absolutely live here back in the day.

I still have my baby that lead me here, but unfortunately my 2000 Passat was hurt in the Houston flooding.

But alas I purchased a brand new S3 and so as I rebuy all my classic supplies I figure I'd stop by and say hello.

Curious what system has been popular on silver cars these days?

Happy detailing everyone!

Thanks,
-YoSteve
 
Hey, Steve!

I *still* have some of those green MFs you were selling.

And listed up folks, YOSTEVE is the guy who started the whole foamgun thing! Utterly changed detailing for me by basically taking wash-induced marring off the table.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
Holy crap, the famous YoSteve? You were like a legend here when I joined--you had a microfiber store, didn't you?
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Accumulator said:
Hey, Steve!

I *still* have some of those green MFs you were selling.

And listed up folks, YOSTEVE is the guy who started the whole foamgun thing! Utterly changed detailing for me by basically taking wash-induced marring off the table.
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Setec Astronomy said:
I had no idea, by the time I got here the "Accumulator Extreme Wash Method" was already a sticky.
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Ok lemme just day thanks, made my day. The paint on the Passat is as good as ever 15 years later. In January my car can get it's drivers license ;)

I need to sit down and read the stickies. I totally forgot just how 'revolutionary' all of is were in pioneering new techniques. Even when I look stuff they sell (like the foam sprayers) I think to myself, we totally came up with that. Accumulator thanks for the inspiring words as well as everyone for kind words. It's great to see you all still detailing.

One thing I still like doing is doing a complete hand wash on a waxed car and literally I mean hand wash. Pick a small section, get wet pump some car soap foam on to your bare hand and wipe a layer not even touching the car then cleaning the paint with your hands pushing all the imperfections. If you feel something your hand will pull back to stop any scratching. You can even lightly use your nail to get stubborn stuck on spot out. You'd be surprised your nail passes a cd test. Rinse. You can then use a microfiber if you feel like you need to rub the finish. But I'm telling you, it's the only real way to ensure no scratching. Every other way you can still have a particle cause a mark and you'll never know.

So about mfs. If you have the original $13 miracle towel it is hands down the best towel on the planet. I have not come across anything as nice in ten years and I've always considered sourcing them some day. The public is truly missing out on experiencing them

Lastly, something I've never been able to solve is keeping wheel paint perfect and man I've tried. Especially inside the wheel on inner wall of the rim. I've tried everything. I should friggin try Pam.
 
Forgot one thing. Totally started the chart room back in the day cannot ;) cannot believe you still have yours, amazing.
 
YoSteve- Yeah, I do still like my original Miracle Towels, but some of the newer ones that came out recently are right up there with it, maybe better for some stuff IMO (whole lotta subjectivity when it comes to MFs!).

What part of the wheel barrels/backs/etc. is challenging you? Other than the BBS wheels on my oldest Audi and the steelies on the Crown Vic (just can't get to the backs of those!), I have my wheels all sorted out these days. With either FK1000P or, better yet a coating, on them, the right combo of swabs, brushes, Wheel Woolies, sponges, and little sheepskin mitts (yeah, my Wheel Bucket holds a lot of stuff!) I'm able to keep the insides and the backs of the spokes nice and clean. No big cleanup necessary when I rotate tires or put on the winter wheels.
 
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