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Old 04-29-2010, 01:43 PM   #15
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not so much of tip/trick...

at the end of the day, it almost doesn't matter what product u use, but your wash setup and process is more important than anything else.

foam gun
grit guards
dual buckets
fresh and clean wash mitt and drying mf

rinse down (big dirt)
foam down
wash top down
small section and rinse WELL and OFTEN
low pressure sheering rinse down
dry with mf, glide/blot, minimal pressure
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Old 04-29-2010, 01:56 PM   #16
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If you have any wax residue around emblems or script, use a soft toothbrush to gently brush the area.
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Old 04-29-2010, 08:50 PM   #17
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Use a dry quality microfiber towel to clean lint/debris from your headliner.
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Old 04-29-2010, 09:03 PM   #18
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ap;y a coat of vinyl protector to all of your rubber and plastic trim before polishing or waxing the car. This way if you do get any wax or polish on the trim it will wipe right off.

If you want to know how good your shine is aim a halogen light at it and it will show you all.
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Old 04-29-2010, 09:09 PM   #19
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Start by opening a beer.
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Old 04-29-2010, 09:33 PM   #20
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Old 04-29-2010, 09:40 PM   #21
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I foam the car down, let it dwell and let the suds lift the grime; then as I wash I make a second quart of foam and foam as I wash. Keeps the surface super slick for getting all the nasty gunk off the car without causing micro-scratches / swirls. A standard car wash can take me 2-3hrs.
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Old 04-29-2010, 11:02 PM   #22
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Old 04-30-2010, 11:13 PM   #23
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ap;y a coat of vinyl protector to all of your rubber and plastic trim before polishing or waxing the car. This way if you do get any wax or polish on the trim it will wipe right off.

If you want to know how good your shine is aim a halogen light at it and it will show you all.
That's an interesting one I hadn't thought of for the trim.
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