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08-04-2011, 02:10 AM
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#No****sGiven
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Middle O Nowhere SE WI
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Offical Car Care/Detailing thread
I figured this would stop the threads and would be a helpful guide to look back to.
I have a little scratches and I was wondering what I can do to hide them/make them go away. They aren't deep and they aren't too noticable, it's just I know they are there and it annoys me. I was looking into Scratch-X and not sure if that stuff works.
For what I can contribute to the thread:
Don't use ICE anything. it's all garbage.
Klasse is an awesome line
Meguiars PlastX works awesome on headlights and only costs ~7.00 at any local autostore
Use Microfiber towels! When buying have a blank cd with you and test the towels on it, if it leaves ANY scratches at all DON'T BUY IT simple as that
Interior Cleaning and Conditioning
Leather Care
Proper Wash/Dry Techinque
Circular/Rotary Polishing Guide
Dual actualion PolisherTrim and Molding Care
Wheel/Tire Detail
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08-04-2011, 07:32 AM
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Turtle Wrangler
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pittsburgh,PA
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So Turtle Wax is good guys, right?
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08-04-2011, 11:16 PM
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LS4
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Iowa
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Originally Posted by Evil_Paintball_freek
Don't use ICE anything. it's all garbage.
Klasse is an awesome line |
I got 2 kinds of Klasse wax...it sucks 
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08-05-2011, 12:43 PM
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Jan 2k6'r
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: SEPA
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store bought products
professional dealer products 
nothing compares
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08-05-2011, 01:13 PM
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Tree Fitty
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Klasse is alright. I have the sealant. It still doesn't compare to duragloss thoug.
I've been using dg and fk425, im loving the look and durabiliyy
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08-05-2011, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oklahoma
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What all product do you guys recommend for basic carwashing?
Like what types of sponges/soaps and etc. Because I'm about to get my first truck so I want to keep it clean
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08-05-2011, 02:37 PM
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Turtle Wrangler
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pittsburgh,PA
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Originally Posted by ~Proto~
store bought products
professional dealer products
nothing compares |
My store carries Menzerna, Poorboys, Chemical Guys, and others...
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08-05-2011, 04:55 PM
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Tree Fitty
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Autoality?
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08-05-2011, 04:56 PM
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Turtle Wrangler
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Pittsburgh,PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ~Proto~
store bought products
professional dealer products
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Sarcasm, FYI.
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Originally Posted by Alan777
Autoality?
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Yes. It is nice to have a local store that has most of Autogeeks line and anything else worth mentioning in stock.
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Erie Fusion (original) #38
"Should you covet what you cannot afford. Maketh more money."
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08-05-2011, 04:59 PM
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Tree Fitty
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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I really like dealing with them, and if I need it shipped it gets here next day
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08-05-2011, 06:18 PM
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Carpe Diem
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicago
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Bought some Aquartz Titanium. Really excited to try it out when I get a chance.
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08-06-2011, 12:13 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oklahoma
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Nvm on my last post I got some stuff.
But what would you recommend to use on black rims?
Edit-matte black
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Dallas Lethal
Last edited by dakotahb_21 : 08-06-2011 at 08:33 PM.
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08-06-2011, 12:23 AM
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RIP DIO 1942-2010
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Pittsburgh
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan777
Autoality?
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Originally Posted by orionz06
Yes. It is nice to have a local store that has most of Autogeeks line and anything else worth mentioning in stock.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alan777
I really like dealing with them, and if I need it shipped it gets here next day
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Autoality FTW. Since I've become aware of them, I haven't bought anything from anywhere else. They are legit. I honestly don't even see myself using my PepBoy's employee discount to buy detailing supplies, I'd still rather pay for the good stuff.
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08-06-2011, 06:50 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Palm Harbor FL
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how do you get the hard water stains off cars? Ive heard using white vinegar will work.
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08-06-2011, 06:55 AM
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Tree Fitty
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Id try 50/50 white vinegar and water first. If that doesn't work try straight vinegar
If there's still etching after that it'll need to be polished out
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08-06-2011, 08:33 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oklahoma
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dakotahb_21
Nvm on my last post I got some stuff.
But what would you recommend to use on black rims?
Edit-matte black
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Dallas Lethal
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08-07-2011, 03:59 AM
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Das
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: California
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08-07-2011, 02:59 PM
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Tree Fitty
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Originally Posted by dakotahb_21
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To clean or protect?
Sonax and brown royal are great for cleaning, and I use duragloss to seal them |
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08-07-2011, 08:58 PM
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How Does It Feel?
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico
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Originally Posted by paintball4le$$
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doesn't look like he clayed in one direction, i see some spidering effect
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08-07-2011, 09:10 PM
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Bowtie
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Edmonton,Alberta, Canada
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The passenger side of my Camaro, the paint feels dry, as if there isn't a clear coat there anymore. Slight peeling down behind the door 
I assume that i should not be using a polishing compound anymore?
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08-07-2011, 09:10 PM
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zoom zoom
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: 850/407, FL
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So I have some etched on waterspots on my windshield. Any suggestions on a product for this? Found this one:
http://www.autogeek.net/dp515.html |
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