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    What is the technique to properly dry car

    Recently noticed swirls in proper light which I suspect was due to drying technique - Cali Waterblade followed by Neatitems MF (suspect the latter as mechanism of problem) ? MF over surface in part dry from waterblade?. Have seen others comment on blotting technique - seems that this would not...
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    Help: Marring/Swirls

    Thought I was doing everything correctly; 100% cotton mit from CMA; drying with initial Cali Waterblade and remainder with Neatitems MF terry then Zaino. Black Sapphire metalic; When done in certain light see lots of smear type swirls - definately tiny scratch marks, zillions! Gives it almost a...
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    Bug removing sponges

    What do you think of the sponges with overlying nylon mesh for removing bugs.
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    how do you remove tag from MF towels without damaging

    Any advise on how to do this without cutting the binding thread which would cause the edge to unravel.
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    eagle one Xpress-it applicator with Zaino

    Have recently started using Zaino. Many here have preferred use of foam application pads and was interested in trying foam. Have seen alot of reference to Viking pads; no Autozone in my area and can't find them on the web (let me know if you know of a site to find them). Picked up a Eagle one...
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    MF towels ?wet first

    Just received some Neatitems MF terry towels. Under Use Instructions says "wet it, wring it, wipe it; most of the time you'll use MF cleaning cloths damp without cleaners". Is this usual with MF that one gets it wet/damp before use I suppose like chamois. Did not see that mentioned on other...
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    Zaino and automatic /touchless carwash?

    Can one use the automatic-touchless washes with zaino between times of the z-7 washs or does it always have to be hand wash with z-7? thanks
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    annoying water in every nook and cranny

    Probably a silly question but quite annoying when waxing and removing wax when one wipes near molding or any crevice that it wipes droplets of water back over the surface. Before I know it my wax removal towel is becoming damp. Thought I had it reasonably dry, obviously not. Any solutions...
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    California Water Blade

    1. What do you think of the Calif Water Blade? 2. Is the Baja Sol Calif Water Blade and Duster truely the "original" and identical products just marketed under the Target Baja Sol brand or are these in any way different.
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    Any thoughts on zaino on black car?

    In the "Guide to Detailing" handbook from Autopia on their section of waxing/sealants they comment regarding dark colors - " Black cars can look a little sterile or silvery in the direct sunlight. And, the mirror-like polymers can collect minor swirls and actually highlight paint flaws." With...
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    Zaino

    New Black Saphire metallic BMW. Would like to do it right on this vehicle - hate swirls and love a deep "wet" appearing finish. Many on this website speak highly of Zaino, and am planning on trying this with the sequence of preparation and application as recommended. Any recommendations or...
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