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galaxy reacted to an answer to a question: No More Tire Dressing
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Marshall reacted to a question: No More Tire Dressing
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Are you asking for advice or tips on how to do an airplane, or something like that? As a life long aviator, you’re gonna want to learn your way around (and be very careful) static ports, antenna/coverings, and a few things like that. But beyond that, should be no different than any other painted surface.
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Curious what your apprehension is about the surface prep? It’s one of my favorite products. Does exactly what it’s supposed to do, and probably kinder to your surface than alcohol. your current surface prepping is…interesting. Sprayed with APC to remove anything, then washed with a shampoo that adds protection, then alcohol.
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Cleaning and protecting Alcantara Seats
galaxy replied to Trap's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
But yes, IMO, the overall best thing you can do for alcantara is don’t get it and leave it filthy, but don’t let it get matted down. -
Cleaning and protecting Alcantara Seats
galaxy replied to Trap's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
I use carpet and upholstery cleaner diluted 3:1 (water:cleaner) for my seats and steering wheel. It has been a great combo for me, and using with the interior brush keeps the material from getting matted down. Not a ton of miles, but at 35K and six years, they still look showroom new. -
Which Graphene Ceramic To Use
galaxy replied to Trap's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
It’s such a tough decision. I will add that I’ve tried almost every coating along the way, and for whatever reason, I’ve had much better (noticeable) luck in the looks/appearance department with the spray coatings vs the small bottle. Neither of which have blown me away (on just looks) like some waxes in past history. BUT, the coatings just bead everything and clean up soooo nice. But for a weekend warrior, does that matter much? 1st world problems; the struggle is real. I just recently started experimenting with the updated spray wax and G&G on top of my coated vehicles in search of the best look. But after reading this, I’d sure be interested in trying the ceramic paste wax. I’d probably even try Patriot if it wasn’t always sold out. -
Captain Slow reacted to a question: No More Tire Dressing
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RayS reacted to an answer to a question: No More Tire Dressing
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Thanks Ray, and I know exactly what you speak of. This is my second set of the same tire (but an updated body style). The fronts on the first set were horrendous. Blotchy is the best word I can think of. They were horrible and I never could fix them. Tried everything. Rolled the dice again and got four excellent ones this time. All four on this set look this good and even.
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2Fords reacted to a question: No More Tire Dressing
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I know that every tire has a personality. Not every cleaner nor every dressing works the same on every tire. Rubber composition and such makes a difference. BUT…there is nothing on this tire but Tire & Rubber Cleaner. Zero tire shine nor other product. I don’t think the picture captures it, but it’s amazing. Nothing else but T&RC, and it’s perfect. No slinging, no grime sticking to it, the perfect sheen…I’m done. No other product needed…thanks for applying.
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Yup…got the new one.
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2Fords reacted to an answer to a question: Looks Only!
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Sooooo, against my better OCD (like most of us), I did half a car in the new spray wax and half in G&G. I did this on a surface that had just been freshly WW'd, so it should have an even playing field. Did it make a difference? Absolutely. Can I tell a difference between the two sides of the car? Nope. But I agree maybe color makes a difference. Car has blue vinyl stripes, and maybe the G&G nudges ahead just a tad bit as far as depth on those stripes. But on the white paint, indifferent so far. Waiting to get the car out in multiple lighting conditions. I'll add this...ease of use goes to spray wax by far. G&G is not difficult and there's no streaking, but for all of us that use it, you know it's slimy. Just gotta make darn sure you get it all buffed down. Not the spray wax. Spray wax is darn near almost as user friendly as your best detail spray flavour.
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Weellll…got me an H2O and an updated spray wax. Gonna try them out over time.
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Foam Cannon Downsides :(
galaxy replied to galaxy's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
Hahahah…OTW. That would be amazing! -
RayS reacted to an answer to a question: Looks Only!
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Weelllll, I got my Active 2.0 pressure washer and fiinnaaalllly got into some foam action. And it didn’t take long (about 2-3 cars) to realize foam has one major flaw! It’s over too quick. You can foam down a normal sized two door car in what, 30-40 seconds??? Not enough; not even close! It’s sooo satisfying you just wanna stand there and foam something down all day. Hahhahahha. I was surprised at this one however. Being new to foam, I grabbed Mega and Ultra foam to play around and learn with. Comparing apples to apples; same quantity, same water temps, all things being equal, there was actually a surprisingly noticeable amount of difference between the foam and performance of the two shampoos. (Obviously Mega wins). I have not used any other brands to compare, but Mega foam from this pressure washer works pretty darn good.
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Ceramic liquid wax over graphene coated vehicle?
galaxy replied to BrownSunshine's question in General Detailing Discussion and Questions
And let us know the results! -
chops1sc reacted to an answer to a question: Looks Only!
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Not off topic at all. In fact, you nailed it as to why I started this thread in the first place. I’ve enjoyed my ceramic and you absolutely cannot beat the care, but it has never “wow’d” me like some other products over the years in the looks department. I have however had different/better luck with spray coatings vs the tiny little bottle. Guess I’m looking for what’s next. And FWIW, nothing to do with my cars is a waste of time nor money, LOL. It’s all just the next adventure or project.
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How about spray wax? Especially if it does that carnuba warmth?!