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Old 09-29-2014, 10:18 AM
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I can imagine Jessie's reaction to not having her jeep for a week while this is getting done lol.
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Old 09-29-2014, 10:35 AM
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Does anyone have the secret formula for cleaning glass? I usually leave a streak or three when cleaning.
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:06 AM
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FWIW, i enjoying using this combo:

Surf city garage Pacific Blue wash

Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax

Surf City Garage Speed Demon Wax Detailer

The surface of the car doesnt feel like..a car. it feels so soft and silky smooth kinda weird. but this combo never fails with shine, depth, smoothness, and overall amazingness. plus it smells good

If you want to see pics of my car, feel free to go look on instagram. my username is: cema_93

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Old 09-29-2014, 11:39 AM
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i typically use detailing spray for my windows as well and it seems to do pretty well

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Does anyone have the secret formula for cleaning glass? I usually leave a streak or three when cleaning.
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Old 09-29-2014, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by alan0614
Does anyone have the secret formula for cleaning glass? I usually leave a streak or three when cleaning.
In SC we get a hammer and our insurance card.
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:03 PM
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I use invisible glass
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:08 PM
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JUST now seeing this thread, as it's called Detailing Talk but not in Detailing...

If anyone has any detailing related questions, please let me know. I am more than knowledgeable and also here to help!


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Old 09-29-2014, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Surf City Garage
JUST now seeing this thread, as it's called Detailing Talk but not in Detailing...

If anyone has any detailing related questions, please let me know. I am more than knowledgeable and also here to help!


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Welcome to the Carolina Chapter, where everything is out of order. Also as its only a day old, you're pretty much on top of things lol.
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:26 PM
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The list that I shared with Clint is this.

Chemical Guys Mr. Pink car shampoo

Meguiar's 105 compound
Meguiar's 205 polish

This new stuff I found called HD Poxy, it's a hybrid wax/sealer. I love it.
I also just picked up some HD Express spray wax. It's my new addiction. LOL.

Both of those are made by 3d products. http://www.3dproducts.com/
I buy them from autoality and they're really reasonably priced.

And my trusty DA polisher with Lake country flat pads.
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Old 09-29-2014, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by clowe1965
Another question more for the northern guys.

I'm gonna go over the jeep for probably the first time ever with a polisher. I know I have a lot of scratches and nicks but my main concern is on the hood. I think what happened is that it got a lot of rock chips, and then during the winter water got in the chip and froze, making a little bubble in the paint. Am I screwed on this? I don't mind painting but If I'm gonna do that I'll need to get the right equipment instead of rattle can it since it would be a much larger area.
yeah, it's not going to be showroom but you can probably get it looking halfway decent.

Wash it with Dawn dishsoap.
Claybar it
Then go at it with the cutting pads and the 105

I usually spritz the pad with some quick detailer to help prolong the work time of the compound. Not soak it but just get it damp.

Then move on to the polishing pad and the 205

and see what you've got.

Then a coat of the HDpoxy. I let that dry for about 30 minutes before I take it off.
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