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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Sac in H2O Guard & Gloss | FAQ's | Discussion   
    Used it for the first time on my car which is coated.  It's even more amazing as the water really wanted to run off because of my coating and it spread so easily because of how smooth my coating makes the paint.  I also used it when it was cool and nearly dark out so I was able to spray down the whole car, wipe the whole car with a wet towel, and then go back to finish drying with just one more double soft.  
     








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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Caked on black spots on inner wheel   
    More claying, perhaps taking them off and polishing.
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    SYMAWD reacted to BKazzle in How to remove Quick Sealant?   
    Not sure if any of this clears up anything, but here it goes...
     
     
    Pic 1: Here's what it looked like at 6:17pm. The rubbing/smearing you see if from me slightly rubbing it this morning (it was still a tad wet in high spots). At the time of taking this pic it was all dry and pretty sticky. (think dried on soda)
     
    Pretty hard to pick up on camera, but at certain angles you could see it. (transparent)
     

     
    Pic 2: From different angle
     

     
     
    Pic 3: Rubbing it pretty hard with short nap microfiber towel.
     

     
    Pic 4: A finishing polish (Reflect) easily removed it. (by hand)
     

     
     
    Here is where it looks most like the pic provided by the OP. This is the over spray part (next 4 pics). I tested it in a spot not pictured and it was not coming off with vigorous rubbing. A finishing polish (as expected) made quick work of it done by hand with a short nap microfiber towel. Obviously I way over applied it, so in reality my situation shouldn't happen at all.
     


     
    Next four pictures show my attempt at removing it with IPA mixed with a rinse-less wash product...
     
    Didn't completely remove the dripping, so it seems that a finishing polish is the best option (no surprise there). Was hard to get it pictured.
     


     
     
    Not sure if this helps the OP as it was already stated that a finishing polish would clear it up, but even after way over applying it I didn't seem to quite get the exact results as the OP (but maybe I did). 
     
    *Pictures taken with phone. I am not a photographer. My apologies.
     
     
     
     
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    SYMAWD reacted to BKazzle in How to remove Quick Sealant?   
    Did a quick test on a panel I have laying around...
     
    Over applied it and I OVER OVER APPLIED IT.
     
    7:14pm CST - Way over applied

     
    7:16pm CST - Starting to set/drip

     
    7:20pm CST - Applied even more on top

     
    7:33pm CST - Pretty hard to see after 13m of setting

     
     
     
    Will report back tomorrow with my findings. Looks like I will get different results after taking a peek 5m ago. (7:55pm CST)
     
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Ricky Bobby in Waterless Wash vs. Bugs   
    It still works better than other waterless washes.  I do admit that having it coated is nice though.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from moparbrian in THANK YOU!   
    Make everything $5.55 and it will be like that everyday 
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from MattieDSC in THANK YOU!   
    Make everything $5.55 and it will be like that everyday 
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from MaverickC2 in THANK YOU!   
    Make everything $5.55 and it will be like that everyday 
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from PT3 in Tested my Cyclo... Question   
    If you keep seeing polish on your pads, you can continue to add a mist of DS.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from maxAmillion in Deep wheel cleaner   
    You can just rinse it off, but sealing them will make them easier to clean in the future.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Green Machine in H2O Guard & Gloss | FAQ's | Discussion   
    No HGG is about 2-3 months and LPS is probably 6+ months but could be longer or shorter.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Gen9Rolla in Rinseless wash questions   
    1.  A wash is a wash.  You can use WW, RW, or a 2 bucket.  Just use what is appropriate, if dirt is heavy, you may not want to go waterless and should consider rinseless or 2 bucket.
     
    2. Yes, dilute 1 oz of rinseless with 16 oz of water and you essentially have WW.  Rinseless diluted into WW will give you some very minor protection and gloss where as actual WW leaves nothing behind.
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    SYMAWD reacted to The Guz in What did you do today?   
    Finally got my new set of wheels. No more black wheels.



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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Maintenance Wheel Cleaner?   
    Just car shampoo.
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    SYMAWD reacted to Team Adam's in Car covers for a car parked outside   
    NONE.
     
    Covers are for indoor long term storage only. Outdoor covers are just a way to introduce damage when you're not there.
    They can (should) only be put on when the car is 100% spotlessly clean... this pretty much eliminates day to day use unless you plan to do a daily rinseless or waterless as soon as you park the car. Dirt and debris will find their way under the cover, even with the slightest breeze, creating a situation that anytime the covers shifts with the wind its grinding that dirt into the finish. Whats worse? Swirls or dirt? A car parked outdoors will accumulate dust/dirt/pollen - all of which can be washed away and leave not lasting effects. Damage introduced from a cover will require polishing, so is there really any benefit? IMO No. To each their own, obviously, but I am completely against the use of a cover for outdoor use, even the best fitted, most contoured, softest cover you can find carries risks.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheWolf in H2O Guard & Gloss | FAQ's | Discussion   
    Blast first, then spray the HGG into the wet application towel (3-5 sprays) instead of onto the paint.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Kingsford in Deep Wheel Cleaner let down.   
    DWC should be used on a dry wheel and it shouldn't be leaving a film.  Were the wheels warm or hot?  
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Ricky Bobby in H2O Guard & Gloss | FAQ's | Discussion   
    Blast first, then spray the HGG into the wet application towel (3-5 sprays) instead of onto the paint.
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    SYMAWD reacted to Captain Slow in Phone = Car's Head Unit. Thoughts?   
    Heck, I get distracted when I
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    SQUIRREL !!!
     
     
     
     
     

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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Green Wheel Cleaner   
    All you really need is car shampoo if you put sealant on your wheels.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Ricky Bobby in Plastic bottles failing after awhile?   
    I've only had one fail and it had LIC in it. However, I also let it get to -10 degrees F. Luckily it was frozen so I didn't lose any product.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Top luxury car under 50k   
    Perhaps a VW CC V6 4Motion executive.  That way you have AWD, luxury, sport, and free maintenance for the first 24K or 2 years.  The only thing is it would need a DSG fluid change every 40K which may add up with how much you drive.
     
    Or the Touareg R line.  Again, AWD, luxury, and not really sporty but still has some potential. 
     
    Not trying to push VW, but considering those are their top 2 models, and they don't have the fancy badge, you get a lot for your money.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Top luxury car under 50k   
    VW Touareg.  I know it doesn't have the luxury badge, but it truly is luxury.  You can also find 2013s with only a couple thousand miles as certified pre owned.  Pretty much brand new but $7-10K off plus and extra 2yr/24k on the bumper to bumper warranty.
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    SYMAWD got a reaction from TheBurninator in Deep wheel cleaner   
    Yep.  About a week later and they're covered again.  My Civic's wheels will look clean for months.
     

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    SYMAWD got a reaction from Ricky Bobby in Beaching Double Soft Towels   
    A stain won't affect their performance. I'm sure most of us have stained towels, but they still work fine, they are just discolored, not ruined.
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