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What do you guys recommend for Pine Sap removal? here in FL it's horrid, and I never seem to get if off quickly enough. I've used Acetone, rubbing alcohol, and surprisingly Rain-X works really well for removing it as well.
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ratbert90 posted:A warning: Cut the clay in half, that way if you drop it you have another half bar left. IF THE CLAY TOUCHES THE GROUND THROW IT OUT. Wouldn't it be easier to pick it up, DO NOT KNEAD IT OR MIX IT IN ANY WAY, and then take off the ground touching layer with a razor blade? Or is the risk just too high? I tend to put newspaper on the ground of i'm working the vertical panels of my car, just in case.
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Jun 9, 2012 18:52
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Powdered Toast Man posted:I would post a picture of the car, but it's too humiliating at this point how lovely it looks. RainX works too as a FL Pine Sap remover.
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Feb 11, 2013 21:01
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Etrips posted:Is there a good reference that someone can direct me to that can show me step by step what a good detailing process should look like and what each step does specifically? Also what is a good entry level orbital polisher one can get? Yes please. I need to do the same after a purge of old/terrible/useless supplies from the recesses of the garage.
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Aug 10, 2016 23:17
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Just a heads up, there is a 20% off coupon, eligible on a bunch of Chem Guys stuff at Amazon today. https://www.amazon.com/gp/coupon/20-off-select-products/A3LTIDD68CLMGB/
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Jun 26, 2018 22:14
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now they went and said 20% off your entire order today. Enjoy 20% off your entire purchase with code FBFAN20. Through their own storefront.
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Jun 28, 2018 21:43
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I had some seriously sticky dirt/gunk on Wrar's outback at the hood edge. Good ole gold class/foam gun/mitt couldn't do any good. Praise be to chemical guys:  at 5:1 the crud just wiped off with a microfiber and mild pressure/wiping:  Best i can figure it's coming from the following hood drain:  I haven't clay barred it or compounded her yet, but a nice wash plus the Chem Guys after wash drying agent came out pretty nice for a quick wash: 
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Oct 1, 2018 19:52
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I am a bad detailer. I washed and clay barred my car this weekend and realized i have 0 wax/sealant. I'm looking at Chem Guys GAP_106_16 All-In-One Polish + Shine + Sealant, Butter Wax and Jet Seal as a 3 step process. (applied/used in that order) I'm also down with buying a tub of ye olde paste wax too, but am open to suggestions. I also have a bottle of ceramic coating but i don't have access to an empty garage for the half day it would take at the moment.
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Oct 15, 2018 19:14
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Fo3 posted:Yeah, you're supposed to polish/paint correct and then seal. A carnauba wax on top is last (and I never bother as the sealant is a synthetic wax and lasts longer anyway - carnuaba is just the old school stuff) I've got enough correcting stuff, I grabbed the all in one because there is barely anything wrong in the paint to correct. (I've got the V-Line 32, 34, 36, 38 but it felt like it would be too aggressive for the surprisingly good paint/clear). At this point in time i'm reasonably confident the finish can be taken care of with a hand polish and wax, hence the drift to the light duty/AIO for this round. Re: Correct/seal/wax: I was not paying attention while work posting and got the order wrong. Sorry for the confusion on that one. I've got a quick wax/detail spray in both their Clay Lube and After Wash.
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Oct 16, 2018 13:37
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I've been slowly breaking down detailing my car into after work chunks. This week, black plastic restoration: Before-ish (during)  After:  I also did some basic polishing with the AIO from chem guys followed by their butter wax:  (You can also see the grey plastic here. I also did the wiper arms) Lessons learned: I need a compressor to clean out my (one is not enough!) pad between body panels. even with applying it lightly i'd still get residue buildup on the pad and then it'd start flinging polish marbles. I ended up hand applying and buffing off the wax because of this. I'm still not sure how, but this 10 year old car doesn't seem to need anything besides a really light polish. I don't really see any of the usual compound/cutting problems to correct (visible swirls, fading, etc. just a couple rock chips) I really want to get the ceramic coating on it, but i lack a garage, and doing it in the sun, even on a cool day, gives me pause. Worst case i'll break out a collapsible awning to give me shade.
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Oct 24, 2018 18:53
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I'm really happy with all the product I've gotten from them so far. (most of my kit at this point) I've got their foam gun soap, bug/tar remover soap, interior hard surface cleaner, carpet/upholstery cleaner, clay bar lube, after wash, butter wax, jet shine sealant, all in one sealant wax polish (this goes on really nice), microfiber cleaner (for the laundry), plastic sealant/restorer/polish (also works really nicely). The scent kit is good too. (Stripper scent is creepily accurate). Edit: Clay not wax toplitzin fucked around with this message at 02:21 on Nov 22, 2018 |
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Nov 22, 2018 02:03
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MrOnBicycle posted:A good rule of thumb is that less is more. You don't need tons of different products for different parts of the car exterior/interior. I use 2 chemicals for my maintenance wash, a rinse-less wash and a spray wax to aid in drying the car as well as adding a layer of protection. Not that we needed all that for one washing, but once you get locked into a serious detailing collection, the tendency is to push it as far as you can. 
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Nov 22, 2018 16:27
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MrOnBicycle posted:Oh I've spent way more on products that's I've never finished than I'd want to admit. I also use more products when I do decon washes and so on. As a newbie it's very easy to get sold on all these products and get carried away, so if money is a big factor it's nice to know that you don't need it to do a good wash. I love the after-wash from ChemGuys but I need to find a different spray bottle. The bottle it came in seemed to spray really finely and also not use a lot of product. i dropped it and broke the sprayer and the rest of my generic spray bottles seem to deliver far too much product for my needs.
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Nov 22, 2018 16:52
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Evil SpongeBob posted:Thanks again. Yeah, I'm not looking to too far beyond wash, wax, polish. I'm not going to car shows. I agree some of their poo poo is cringey, but it is nice walking into a store and putting my hands on stuff. In that case, get whichever of their soaps you like the best (I have mr pink), the All-In-One polish/sealant/wax, 2 buckets, and a grit guard for each. (And a bajillion microfiber towels on sale) If you want to go a little hard, add a clay bar and a bottle of clay lube. Edit: for a general reminder of a good way to do things is the Master Guide PDF from Ammo. https://www.ammonyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AMMO_cleanChart_V3.pdf
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Nov 22, 2018 20:42
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BlackMK4 posted:What can I put on wheels to prevent Hawk DTC dust (cancer) from sticking to them once it gets wet? Wheel Wax. Chem Guys https://www.chemicalguys.com/Wheel_Guard_Max_Coat_Rim_Wheel_Sealant_8_oz_p/wac_303.htm Ammo: https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/gelee-wheel-protectant/ note: these will all help, not prevent. toplitzin fucked around with this message at 19:47 on Nov 26, 2018 |
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Nov 26, 2018 19:45
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BlackMK4 posted:Will it melt if it sees over a few hundred degrees? Larry uses the Gelee on his track 918 so.....
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Nov 26, 2018 19:47
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I have so many towels. I do love/live by Larry's advice of color coding them to prevent cross contamination. Yellow - interior Blue - glass White - trim/plastic/rubber/wheels Light blue - polish/wax Giant sized gold - drying
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Nov 27, 2018 11:26
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wallaka posted:What's the go-to headlight polishing kit these days? I like the 3M, and bonus when it's at Harbor Freight and you have a 20% off coupon.
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Dec 5, 2018 13:51
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I've been really liking how well Chem Guys Bug and Tar has worked for me. I dilute it 6:1 into a spray bottle and most stuff comes right off with a microfiber. They say it can also be used as an additive to bucket washing, but i haven't tried that yet.
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Jan 5, 2019 21:40
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I finally have a good car for a before and after. I jsut bought a used (226k) honda civic. body and paint are already fubar, but i can still have fun practicing. Before and afters this weekend!
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Jan 31, 2019 16:26
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Red_Fred posted:Back on topic: are micro fibre cloths or a brush best for cleaning leather seats? I’ve been using cloths but saw some guy using a brush which seemed way better. Just would need to be a soft brush right? ¿Por que no los dos? Yeah a soft brush is fine, small or medium. Think shoe brush size. https://youtu.be/4Bd_IqK5ydU
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Feb 2, 2019 02:15
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doctorfrog posted:Looking to confirm or alter some old car washing habits. I'm looking at WireCutter's guide for car cleaning for casual folks. Any real dumb ideas there? I'm puzzled by the recommendation for NuFinish, which I had the impression was something you'd put on top of a wax, and there's no wax product recommended. I used to use the liquid Turtle Wax on my old Civic.  that article recommends Meg's NXT Tech Wax 2.0 As far as basic guides go, theirs is fine, but I prefer Larry's blueprint. Basic car wash: https://www.ammonyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/AMMO_NYC_Basic_Morning_Wash.pdf Detailing blueprint/master guide: https://www.ammonyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AMMO_cleanChart_V3.pdf edit: As far as wheel cleaning chemical products, I prefer Sonax to the ones on their list. toplitzin fucked around with this message at 16:43 on Feb 9, 2019 |
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Feb 9, 2019 12:26
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Anyone have recommendations for glass polish? My windshield is covered in micropitting, and I'd like to give polishing a shot (also practice) before I replace it anyway. Here's a closeup. every sparkle you see is a micropit. 
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Feb 14, 2019 14:53
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New glass from safelite it is.
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Feb 14, 2019 21:02
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My Canadian 98 Civic is $290 installed @ safelite. I tried a local place guest and they asked "usdm/jdm or Canadian? Pray it's not Canadian." Turns out the Loonie version of glass is $450 at the dealer, $350 at Honda parts online, and that's not with install.
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Feb 15, 2019 13:37
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beep-beep car is go posted:y'all don't have 0 deductible glass comprehensive insurance? Nope, I'm not in Florida anymore. (Thank God) The only thing that doesn't count as a claim in NC is chip repair. Edit: BlackMK4 posted:I go through a couple of Safelite installed windshields a year because Arizona, but I've noticed the aftermarket glass seems to be much more prone to pitting. could always clear bra the new glass. https://clearplex.com/product/ toplitzin fucked around with this message at 01:13 on Feb 16, 2019 |
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Feb 16, 2019 01:09
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Anyone have experience with the other windshield coatings other than rain-x? Are the ceramic window coatings worth the premium? Larry had mentioned offhand in a older Drive/Clean that rain-x wasn't the best, but his comment seemed mostly directed at the longevity/time between applications vs performance.
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Feb 19, 2019 13:55
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Here4DaGangBang posted:
Chem guys V.R.P. Nice and dark, smooth but not oily. Lasts a couple weeks on really bad plastic.
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Feb 20, 2019 11:41
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MetaJew posted:Maybe it's just the mobile app, but that link doesn't seem to go to your post, for me. It's a mobile thing.
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Feb 20, 2019 17:16
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MetaJew posted:After reading a little on windshield polishing, I think, after I refresh my suspension, I'm going to borrow my friend's DA, polish the windshield and apply some aquapel. However, looking on Amazon there are a ton of sellers and multipacks but they look suspiciously like counterfeit goods. I bought the 3 pack on amazon from HVACR tool supply. I guess we'll find out if they are good or not.
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Feb 22, 2019 21:36
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Chem Guys Gold Box today https://www.amazon.com/apb/page/ref...QDY9YBGW7G452V1
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Apr 11, 2019 17:48
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Red_Fred posted:Is there some special way to wash microfibre towels? Wash them separately, no fabric softeners or dryer sheets. Either tumble low or air dry. I also use chemical guys microfiber wash product when I do a big load, and it's still only a cap full or two.
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May 4, 2019 02:12
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Tremek posted:I need recommendations on how to clean and keep this car clean on an ongoing basis. Easily the nicest paint I have owned and I'm out of practice. How would you guys do it? Wash wheels with their own bucket/wash mitt/wheel stuff. Two bucket (with grit guard) basic wash, car soap (megs or whomever), microfiber mitt. If you have a pressure washer, get a foam cannon (or get one of the hose attaching ones). Rinse the car, spray the car down with soapy water/foam. Wash from the top down. Rinse Dry (with or without drying aids) Wash glass. Enjoy your cleaner car. If you want to go hard, Larry has a pretty basic guidelines of steps/order https://www.ammonyc.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AMMO_cleanChart_V3.pdf Once you've got the base clean done you can start looking deeper to see if it needs correction or more.
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May 23, 2019 20:40
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opengl128 posted:Thinking of snagging the HF pressure washer today w/ a 25% off Memorial Day coupon. I've had an electric for quite some time, and i think i'm finally going to cut over and get a gas one for the higher flow rates.
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May 27, 2019 16:15
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I don't get the decent foam with my electric and is the one reason i'm thinking of upgrading to hit 2GPM+
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May 29, 2019 02:45
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meatpimp posted:Is a pressure washer ideal for foam? I use the Chemical Guys Torx Foam Blaster that you hook up to a garden hose, so there's a ton of water volume and the foam stacks as much as you want it to... https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-ACC_326-Ultimate-Connects/dp/B00F5MCL14 I have both kinds. I got his one first: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y190WE I wasn't impressed enough by it that I went ahead and got one for the pressure washer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MF8E46S/ And here's what i usually get for results:  Heck even theirs wants 2GPM, but will work at 1.4. https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-HOL145-Premium-Fluid_Ounces/dp/B071X6WFXL
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May 29, 2019 13:32
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meatpimp posted:I've been detailing since before "detailing" was a thing. I'll put my work up against anyone and I have moved through many products over the years. It seems, though, that there's a focus on diminishing returns in some aspects of detailing now -- "panel impact ratio" is one of them. It's putting bubbles on a car to get the dirt off, there's only so much you can do with that. See, I was expecting more "your car was outside during the snowstorm" levels of foam. Hearing that you get the same output makes me feel quite a bit better.
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May 31, 2019 13:35
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There are several deposit remover sprays, but the cheapest is a gallon of distilled vinegar. Wash as normal, spot spray with vinegar, wipe, wash area again to remove any leftover acid/vinegar.
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The one and only.
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