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    How to restore/protect rubber trim around windows

    Yes, I`d say it`s weathered (dry and discolored):
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    How to restore/protect rubber trim around windows

    What can I use to try and restore/protect the rubber trim around the windows? Thanks!
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    I'm having trouble with spray sealants, waterless wash and QD

    I can't seem to figure out how much product to apply and how to properly wipe and buff. For example, I washed my car over the weekend and on Monday noticed some water spots that I guess I missed (or they dripped from somewhere). In particular there were several spots on my hood (again, not...
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    Car Wash Poll

    I saw this poll on another forum and wanted to pass it along: Best/Your Favorite Car Wash Soap (poll 5146183) | Polldaddy.com
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    Need help with Gilmour foam gun

    Hi. I purchase a Gilmour 75QGFMR and can't quite figure out which setting to use. I apologize if I'm not supposed to link to another forum, but they have a good picture of the ratio setting piece (A closer look at the Gilmour Foam Gun.... - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online), it's about the...
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    Magifoam

    Does anyone know if Magifoam can be purchased in the US? I've read great things about it on a UK-based forum, but can't find it for sale at any American-based online retailers. Also, if you've used it, does it live up to all the positive reviews I've seen on the other forum...
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    Looking for an inexpensive light to highlight swirls, etc.

    Hi all. I'm just looking for something decent (by no means does it need to be 'great') and inexpensive that will help show swirls, etc. when I take pictures to post to this forum to ask for advice. Would prefer just a small flashlight or something like that, don't want one of those...
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    Hand Pump Pressure Sprayer?

    Is something like this: Amazon.com: Solo 1-Liter Piston Pump One-Hand Pressure Sprayer 418: Patio, Lawn & Garden good for pre-soaking a panel (i.e. with QD strength ONR before I ONR that panel)? Or is there not much advantage vs. a plain old spray bottle? Also, are there any other...
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    How long does it take you to do an ONR wash?

    As the title says, just wondering how long it takes everyone to do an ONR wash. Thanks!
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    Best/only way to clean/dry wool wash mitt?

    Is rinsing in cool water and alloying to air dry the best/only way to clean/dry a wool wash mitt? And do you turn it inside out to dry?
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    Connecticut detailers

    Has anyone used either of these: Classic Shine Of Greenwich (Auto Detailing & Car Washing by Hand at Classic Shine of Greenwich, Connecticut) or Greenwich Auto Detailing (Greenwich Auto Detailing, Greenwich, CT)
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    Wheel Brush from Walmart/Target?

    Does anyone have any personal experience with the wheel brushes from Target and/or Walmart? For just under $4 each store has 2 types of brushes: one is a soft bristel and the other is a MF. They look pretty flimsy but for $4 figured it might be worth a try. If not, can anyone recommend a...
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    Advice on ONR vs. regular wash

    The reason I've been doing ONR washes is that I live in an apartment building. However, I was never really comfortable doing it in the indoor garage, so I ended up going to my folks place and doing the ONR at their house. I did one a few weeks ago, and another today. After the one today I...
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    Another MF thread: What's the cheapest towel you have safely used on your paint?

    Lots of assorted threads about what towels to use for what task, and whether or not to use cheaper, bulk towels on paint. It seems to me that if it passes the CD test that it should be perfectly fine for paint (buffing polishes, sealants, waxes, etc...). I also notice that the cheaper ones...
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    Cleaning MF products after a wash/wax

    Hi. I recently (finally!) did my first real wash/wax yesterday, and wanted some advice on cleaning my products. I've read many posts and couldn't quite find all my answers in 1 place. The products I used are: Meguiar's Microfiber Wash Mitt & Viking Microfiber Waffle Weave Drying Towel...
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