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About Rich

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Detailing Addict
- Birthday 09/10/1946
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Southwest Pennsylvania
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71 years old and bald(ing), married 44 years, father of 2, grandfather of 2.
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Pennsylvania
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yard work, detailing my cars and going to car shows and cruise ins
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retired welder/steelworker
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2013
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Chevy
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Corvette 60th Anniversary Edition 427 / 505 hp.
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Rich
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Nickfire20 reacted to an answer to a question: drying
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You can pick blue, pink, or yellow. One color per bottle, but you can have fun mixing it up for a "unicorn" rainbow effect. You don't have to care or even buy it. It's just something that works and is fun. Good stuff though.
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No problem at all.
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Black Bowtie reacted to an answer to a question: Annual Spray Coating
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Harbor Freight #69924 DA Polisher
Rich replied to Steve Mello's question in Paint Correction & Polishing
You're better off to pick up a Swirl Killer from Adam's. -
Annual Spray Coating
Rich replied to Ekim716's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Personally.........I'd redo the process. Wash, clay, polish, coat. I do it once a year. -
HRPinDC reacted to an answer to a question: What’s Best for Silver?
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HRPinDC reacted to an answer to a question: What’s Best for Silver?
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Welcome to the forum Rodney! What color is the Charger?
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Interior protection paste and perforated leather
Rich replied to Jasonkelly214's question in Interior Cleaning & Care
Not my favorite product. I prefer the Leather Conditioner. I tested the Interior Protection Paste by putting it on the interior of my Vette before I stored it last November. When I uncovered the car a couple weeks ago, everything looked more dull and dryer than when I use the Conditioner. So I hit the interior with Conditioner and am happier. I don't know if the IPP has any sun protection factor to it (SPF) but the LC does, and it's 65..........which is more than some sunscreens for our skin! -
Rich reacted to a post in a topic: Christian in Adams Support
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You don't ever want to reuse your microfiber towels before cleaning them. Use the Microfiber Revitalizer if you have it, use LIQUID laundry soap if you don't (don't ever use powder), and either line dry or put them in the dryer with low or no heat and NO fabric softener in either the washer or dryer. No dryer sheets either. With proper care, they'll last years. I have some that are 10 years old at least!
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Rich reacted to a post in a topic: Checking In
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Like Guz said, it doesn't matter what wax or ceramic or graphene coating, sealant, or detail spray you use, you want to POLISH your paint first and remove all the crap and swirls and scratches to get the paint close to perfect. Wax or ceramics don't correct flaws, and you won't get maximum shine from just applying it either. I've used HGG, I've used CS3, and I've used the Graphene Ceramic Spray. I prefer the last two over the Guard n Gloss. But that's comparing apples to oranges. But for best results, polish first........ceramic coat or ceramic spray coat..........then maintain with the CS
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Rich reacted to an answer to a question: What’s Best for Silver?
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RayS reacted to an answer to a question: What’s Best for Silver?
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Welcome to the forum. And "what Falcaineer said".
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If you don't have the time or don't want to go the full ceramic/graphene route, try the Graphene Ceramic Spray. You still need to do the full prep, but the spray is a lot more forgiving with the application and the results are fantastic. Easy maintenance with Graphene DS or CS3.
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Welcome to the forum! I have both white and black vehicles as well, and while black looks great when it's all shined up, it's hard to get that look on white. I use the Graphene Ceramic Spray and Graphene Detail Spray and my white looks better than it ever has. Nice vehicles!!
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Carpet Cleaning
Rich replied to Carter Bowen's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
The key word here may just be a real STAIN. Sometimes stains just don't come out. That may be what you're facing. Maybe just decide you've done all you can do and move on.