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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Car wash 101

Here is some great products we have found great for washing our car and keeping it in great shape.. most recommanded by blitzsti..

meguiar gold class soap


Meguiar Gold class wax


Mother's Clay bar


Mother's Showtime Instant Detailer


Interior
TurtleWax F21 super protectant


Wheel Cleaner
TurtleWax F21 Wheel cleaner


Tire shine
Meguire gold class endurance high gloss


Glass cleaner
Stoner Invisible glass

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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Wax applicator
Terry Cloth pads


California Car duster


Sheep Skin Wash Mitt

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Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:28 PM
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Miyagi:"wax on wax off"
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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for you kevin,
more like clay bar off and clay bar on!
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:33 PM
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clay bar is amazing.
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:34 PM
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clay bar is amazing.
especially on your car! it worked good today but you still need to go over it again
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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definately made kevin's car feel like new paint..
now u just gotta take out some of those dents...
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 09:52 PM
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Great Video on car care guide
http://www.meguiars.com/video/

great tips
Tip 1
Sheeting Action
Before drying off, run a slow flooding flow of water over all surfaces of the car. This will encourage a sheeting action, pulling more water off the paint as the flow passes


Tip 2
If you drop the clay bar throw it away—period. This is why it’s smart to use a section of the clay bar while working, not all of it at once

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What is best to use to get out old water spots?
Old Apr 30, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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What is best to use to get out old water spots?
try claybar
if the stain is real bad.. and baked on
try some 3M fine cut rubbing compound.
Old May 1, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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HAHAHAAHHAHAHAHAHA i just got done doing all this 3.5 hours
Old May 1, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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I use the following stuff and it works for me. The Galco stuff is for the front windshield. when you are driving in the rain... the water "slide" to the side when you are driving like 30mph+ or something... I don't actually really need to use my wiper if I don't want to. Don't do it to your side window though, it make this funny noise when you roll your window. Apply it when your window is completely dry. I don't think I am doing everything right though, cause I leave streaks on my window.

I use mother clay before and I found this one.

The Z compond is for cleaning your window...

The mirror thing I haven't actually use it yet. it come with cool sticker...

All these stuff can be found inside a giftshop inside the south coast mitsuwa plaza. (no, I don't work for them). That place use to be in j-town but it was closed... I just happen to find it couple of weeks ago. =)

P.S. Where do you guy buy the meguiar gold class soap? I can't seem to find them.
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Old May 1, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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The mirror thing suppose to make your rearview mirror free of water. The thing next to the glaco stuff is the clay bar. Don't ask me for refund if you don't like these products!! haha.
Old May 1, 2005 | 09:01 AM
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go to any pepboy they will carry the gold class soap..
or i think i bought my at costco.

the mr clean auto dry is good.. it's easy for dispensing soap..
it does filter out some mineral from the water to reduce water spots..
but if you are looking for completely hand free wash...that's not really possible unless you have a house water purify / softener.
I use the Mr clean alot... i like it... and it's not expensive.



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