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Old 04-23-2014, 11:55 AM   #337
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Hey Matt, is this currently updated?
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Old 04-23-2014, 12:00 PM   #338
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:25 PM   #339
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Would I use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel instead of using a Clay bar? I plan to:
1. tell the dealership not to wash the car.
2. Bring it home and wash with 2 buckets
3. Dry with "Dry me crazy" and detail spray.
4. Clay bar - or do I use the Sppedy Surface Prep Towel?

That look right? I'll pick it up with polishing next..... Thanks Rod
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:26 PM   #340
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Would I use the Speedy Surface Prep Towel instead of using a Clay bar? I plan to:
1. tell the dealership not to wash the car.
2. Bring it home and wash with 2 buckets
3. Dry with "Dry me crazy" and detail spray.
4. Clay bar - or do I use the Sppedy Surface Prep Towel?

That look right? I'll pick it up with polishing next..... Thanks Rod
Speedy prep takes the place of clay. No need to dry the car before claying.

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Old 04-25-2014, 12:26 PM   #341
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Oops - no need to dry / detail spray before clay bar.... So wash, then clay bar using detail spray as lubricant.... Right?
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:27 PM   #342
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Oops - no need to dry / detail spray before clay bar.... So wash, then clay bar using detail spray as lubricant.... Right?
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:43 PM   #343
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fine grade prep towel for a new car? Thanks Matt.....
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Old 04-25-2014, 12:44 PM   #344
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Always fine grade, definitely. Medium is pretty gnarly.

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Old 04-25-2014, 02:22 PM   #345
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Having trouble with this one: Blackfire Midnight Sun All Finish Paint Protection - $40

It's not on Amazon, well, there are lots of Blackfire Products listed, just not that one...

More detail please? And thanks - Rod
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Old 04-25-2014, 02:33 PM   #346
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Am I missing polish and sealant from the newbies list above? I'm figuring out what goes where as I move along, but I'm not seeing these - I got tools, I have polishing requipmrent, I got wash, I got APC and towels. I'm not clear on what product(s) I use to polish, seal and wax? Maybe that's the Blackfire line of stuff? thanks Rod
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Old 04-25-2014, 02:55 PM   #347
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Having trouble with this one: Blackfire Midnight Sun All Finish Paint Protection - $40

It's not on Amazon, well, there are lots of Blackfire Products listed, just not that one...

More detail please? And thanks - Rod
You have two products combined.

Blackfire midnight sun is a wax

Blackfire wet diamond all finish paint protection is a sealant.

There are links in the Op...

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Old 04-25-2014, 02:56 PM   #348
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Am I missing polish and sealant from the newbies list above? I'm figuring out what goes where as I move along, but I'm not seeing these - I got tools, I have polishing requipmrent, I got wash, I got APC and towels. I'm not clear on what product(s) I use to polish, seal and wax? Maybe that's the Blackfire line of stuff? thanks Rod
I put the Polish in the polishing section... FG400

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Old 04-27-2014, 11:31 PM   #349
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Old 04-28-2014, 09:09 AM   #350
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Hey Matt, how do you feel about the SM speedy towel?
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