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    Fender Wells with Carpet

    I seem to be getting more and more cars in my detail shop with carpet inside the fender wells. I have tried everything from APC and a brush, using a vacuum cleaner, presser washer, carpet brush and still I'm having trouble getting the carpet inside the fenders clean. Just wondering what other...
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    Secret Santa 2014 unboxing thread

    I've must have been better than usual this year. Secret Santa was great. Can't wait to try it out.
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    Review of GTechniq Crystal Lacquer + Liquid Crystal Kit

    A month of so back I was the winner of the GTechnig Kit in the forum giveaway. It tok me awhile to get a chance to actually use the product but I finally got around to it and here is my review so far. The following is from the Autopia Car Care Web-Site: GTechniq Crystal Lacquer + Liquid Crystal...
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    GIVEAWAY! Dodo Juice Home Brew!

    That is the vehicle that the wax will go on. http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums/detailing-product-reviews/43914-review-chocworkorange-dodo-wax.html
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    My last vehicle that I’ve used the purple wax on is a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Rick Hendrick 25th Anniversary, Number 6 of 25. The vehicle is autographed by Hendrick and Calloway on the manifold cover. Since there were only 25 produced this was an amazing vehicle. Another one of the Hendrick...
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    My next vehicle was a 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby convertible. The vehicle was on consignment at Mike Brown Ford Subaru and was detailed to be sold. The vehicle had never been on the road and was garage kept. The vehicle was washed with Pinnacle shampoo and the paint polished with Chemical Guys...
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    My next vehicle was a 2013 Jeep. The vehicle was washed with Chemical Guys soap and then the paint was cleaned with Nanoskin. There were several places where Pine resin was on the paint and it was removed with Tarnimator and a plastic razor blade. The paint was polished with Chemical Guys...
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    My next vehicle was a Chevrolet Tahoe, which belonged to one of my friends whom got killed in the line of duty along with his K-9 on a manhunt for a double murder suspect. The vehicle was detailed for the funeral. I washed the vehicle in Chemical Guys soap. The vehicles paint was cleaned with...
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    My next vehicle was a 2007 Ford Expedition police vehicle. The vehicle’s paint was in really good shape also. Again I washed the vehicle with Chemical Guys Honeydew Soap. I polished the paint with Chemical Guys Blacklight and then applied two coats of the Purple Wax. Again the wax went on...
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    ** Wax Sample Review Thread **

    I got the purple wax and got to test it pretty soon after receiving it, but have been slow in the reviews. My real job takes over some times. I found the wax to be very good. I used it on several vehicles now. I will have to attach these in several post. My first vehicle was a personal car...
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    Odor Removal?

    I'm looking for an effective way of removing cigarette smoke from the interior of vehicles. I have heard stories about Oxiders and Oxygen Generators. I don't know much about either. My questions are What are some brands and models? Are there better options? What would be the startup cost...
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    Poorboys Winter Prep

    Just got another winter prep done over the weekend. I used Slick & Suds along with Bird S##T Remover, and Bug Squash on the exterior. Bug Squash is the S##t too. I used Poorboys Clay Bar on the exterior. I then used Master Cut on some scratches. THe Master Cut seems to polish well and got out a...
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    Review: ChocworkOrange Dodo Wax

    Product Description May the force of brilliant paint be with you! Hand-crafted, high-quality carnauba wax Designed for enthusiasts by an enthusiasts Distributed by Dodo Juice's Independent Wax Label With a name like Obi Dan Karnubi Chocwork Orange Wax, the wax inside doesn't even have to...
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    FOrd King Ranch Leather

    I recently got a 2005 Ford F150 King Ranch and the leather is slightly faded and there are several areas of stains on the leather. I have tired my usual lether cleaner and conditioner, which is Megs and have had no luck at all with the leather. The King Ranch leather appears different than...
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    Poorboys Beta Glass Cleaner Review

    Poorboys Glass Cleaner I recently received a sample of Poorboys new Beta Glass Cleaner. I normally use Sprayway Glass Cleaner and have always had great luck with it. I have tried several different glass cleaners in the past and always went back to Sprayway. I received Poorboys Beta Glass...
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