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Ultra Plush drying towel question
Mariner replied to Eric Jones's question in Towels, Brushes, & Accessories
The towel is far too large to be worried about which side you’re using. With the exception of the room and hood, I usually just have the towel bunched up in my hands and whichever side is touching the paint is the side I’m using. I can dry my entire 4Runner after a pool rinse with a single towel. Best dry towel I’ve ever had. -
How to get rid of the brown?
Mariner replied to rondre's question in Wheels, Tires, Trim, & Undercarriage
Like Chris said, Tire and Rubber cleaner works great. You may need several passes before the bubbles turn out white, but eventually all the brown will come off. -
Sealant and Gloss Guard/removing residue
Mariner replied to Ranger 5's question in Exterior Protection & Enhancement
The best way to clean out the edge of the film is not to get any there in the first place. It shows up like a sore thumb and there really is no easy way to get it out, if at all. Apply the Paint Sealant in parallel to the seam and just be very very careful to not get any under the edge. Once it sticks to the film, you’ll be in a bad place. At last resort, I’ve used a toothpick to get some out but I feel it’s not a 100% removal job. Lastly, you can apply anything over paint sealant really. Lots of people favor H2O Guard and Gloss for the ease, shine, and longevity. Others prefer a wax approach, and some like Brilliant Glaze. Really it’s up to you and your arsenal, but you’ll want to apply the paint sealant to bare paint for the longest lasting and most durable approach. -
Eco Wheel Cleaner as Bug and Tar remover
Mariner replied to SlammedRT's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
There are other manufacturers that make a bug cleaner that works well. However, I’m not sure if any won’t strip away protection. -
New(er?) Wheel Woolies
Mariner replied to falcaineer's topic in Product Polls, Feedback, and Company Input
I just looked them up on Amazon... much better handles! -
New(er?) Wheel Woolies
Mariner replied to falcaineer's topic in Product Polls, Feedback, and Company Input
I’m a shorter dude so no massive hands here, but I can’t even use the wheel woolie. I get horrible hand cramps from trying to grip the rubber handle. It gets incredibly slippery when wet! -
Great White Drying Towels Streeking
Mariner replied to Bryanbrooks4's question in Washing, Drying, and Decontamination
I had about 16 gray edgeless that no longer picked up water, so I tried the boiling process. There were several that I dunked that did not visibly absorb the water for a full 3 or 4 seconds. I could see they still looked dry, even while submerged... crazy. I stopped using the G&G to avoid this again, but they’re all fine now. -
Yes, it should. I prefer the Strip wash but you also use APC to take protection off vehicles.
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The Official "Pay It Forward" Thread
Mariner replied to Team Adam's's topic in The Garage Sale Forum
Not you, brother! Everybody needs to relax ? this is a friendly forum! -
Installed a newer and updated Delta kitchen faucet set. The old one was original so it required a sawzall and a drill to remove, but I’m a big fan of work smart and not hard ?
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The Official "Pay It Forward" Thread
Mariner replied to Team Adam's's topic in The Garage Sale Forum
Rich... we're trying to be discrete here lol. But this particular person that gets free stuff is subscribed to this thread... he knows who he is.... -
Cleaning spray bottles
Mariner replied to DirtySanchez's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I usually just rinse them out with water until it stops foaming. With wheel cleaner being so potent, you may want to try washing it out with Dawn or a sort of detergent as well. But definitely reuse your bottles... save the environment! ? -
The Official "Pay It Forward" Thread
Mariner replied to Team Adam's's topic in The Garage Sale Forum
I wasn’t particularly, lol but yes that has also happened to me! -
The Official "Pay It Forward" Thread
Mariner replied to Team Adam's's topic in The Garage Sale Forum
Well people subscribe to this thread so I stopped posted here because it’s the same people claiming stuff every time. -
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Wax over a protection film
Mariner replied to Ranger 5's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I recently applied a coating over the film on my wife's Camaro. I wish I had done it to my 4Runner as well because it's turned yellow on mine, so definitely apply something over it. The main thing to remember is to be very careful with the edges of the film, as to not get product stuck under it. My wife got a piece of blue clay stuck under mine and it showed up on my white paint like you wouldn't believe... and it was there for MONTHS. -
If somebody sends me a sample here in Florida, I'll let y'all know
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Neutralizer Gallon
Mariner replied to catman600's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
We've asked for this for a while, basically since it was released. I don't think it's going to happen. -
Remove grease grime on 87 Corvette side panels
Mariner replied to NickyC's topic in New Member Check-In
This may seem like a really dumb question lol but are we talking about the inside or outside of the car? Oh, and welcome! -
Whew I guess my pockets aren’t that deep lol.
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I swear I saw this truck on I4 last week...
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Engine detailing
Mariner replied to Quickstep's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
The Eco APC is my favorite to use. It foams up nicely. -
If this is the case, they should include some products that can't simply be covered by another product, i.e. Tire and Rubber Cleaner. I try to purchase from dealers when I can but the ones around me aren't too good.
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Adam Pitale to be in Bellevue, WA?!
Mariner replied to Liralen's topic in Upcoming Events & Gatherings
I bet lol. -
After I dry my towels, they usually have enough static charge to power Tampa Bay for a week or so. It's fine.. definitely don't use dryer sheets. I usually dry mine on low heat for however long it takes to dry them. Over a year later and all my towels are still fine.