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Just a few observations from today. The weather was a little warmer, the snow was melting and most of the streets could be driven without much spray on the vehicles. 1. The DIY spray wash has 3 to 4 cars in line for each bay at 4 PM on Friday. :( 2. The DIY spray wash isn't real busy at 6 AM on...

I have noticed an ongoing discussion at AGOL about Collinite. In the thread, #840 and #845 are being discussed and they are not the same thing at all. #840 is a paint cleaner that is intended for single stage paints and is a wipe on, wipe off before it dries product. #845 is the Insulator wax...

Besides the rumor spreading and misinformation our local media specializes in, (I call the Des Moines Register the Des Moines Inquirer), they do sometimes come up with something so ridiculous as to be funny. I just received an e-mail about todays weather. The subject line: WE'RE MELTING...

Windows have always been something I clean and don't wax. Do many of you actually wax/seal windows? What do you find to be beneficial about doing it? You don't do the windshield, do you? Do you do the rear window if it is equipped with a wiper? Do you wax the inside of the windows? I also...

In the thread about the difference in pads, mention was made about differences in backing plates. How about some discussion on what those differences are and how you think the differences make a difference? :D Having only owned a couple of backing plates, I have no idea of what benefits come...

Because of weather and personal commitments, the tires on our vehicles are quite dirty. Bold N Brite has done a good job of cleaning and dressing them in the past and I really don't doubt that it can do it again, but...... Would it be more practical to use an APC to clean them first? My concern...

Meg's #80 is a product that I have had very good luck with and I have been ready for an LSP after using it with a polishing pad. The comment on another forum about #80 leaving haze or marring on a finish that required further polishing before applying the LSP really surprised me. Interestingly...

Since the high today was about 10 degrees, it seemed like a good day to watch some football. After watching parts of several games, I noticed several things they all had in common. 1. Announcers that talk way too much. Do they really think their inane chatter actually adds to the games? 2. Poor...

Anyone here a cell phone charger expert? 1. In our household we have a Motorola 323i, Motorola Razr, Motorola Q, and a Blackberry. 2. All of these phones have the USB connector for charging. 3. Discountcell.com lists the same travel charger for all 4 phones. 4. Based on that, it seems that any...

There has been some discussion on a different forum recently about whether ONR releases the dirt from the wash mitt when rinsed. Some feel enough dirt is retained to be a problem. I have only used ONR once and didn't notice a problem. I have used DP Four in One several times and have not noticed...

Since a lot of people may be traveling for the holiday, I figured it was better to be early than late. :santa2:santa1:2santa Merry Christmas Everyone!!! :wreath:present::snowman::Sleigh:jesus:christmas:

About a week ago, I posted some pictures questioning if my Montana was too dirty for S&W. Quite a few people seemed to think that with plenty of product and plenty of MF towels I would be OK. After another week of salt, sand, snow spray, brine solution accumulation, I gave it a try today. 1. At...

Any ideas on where to get some bottles similar to the ones used for Micro-Restore? I think a couple of those would come in handy to have around to measure out various concentrated products. U.S. Plastics has something similar, but they are $6.64 each plus shipping. I can buy the...

These pictures really don't show just how bad the van looks right now. The lower body cladding looks almost tan when actually seen. This is when I normally would take it to a DIY spray wash and knock some of the crud off before doing either a Rinseless wash or using the S&W. How Many of you...

I just don't get it. 17 members on line right now. 97 members have visited today. Not one detailing post in the past 5 hours. Is this a detailing site or a general chat room?

A foam Handi-Grip has worked pretty good for me to apply Opti-Seal, but I was wondering what some others were using. I have heard of people using MF applicator pads, MF towels, MF mitts. The one common thing being MF. I tried the MF applicator pad once and while it seemed to work OK, I went back...

Anyone have some experience with these two machines? Both Flex and Makita seem to have a history of good durable machines so it likely would be a matter of preference in making a choice. Have either of these particular models been out long enough to establish a track record? I have always heard...

There was a discussion on another forum about getting water to a site that had no water source. One thing I noticed was the large quantity of water that several/most people were talking about transporting. Remember, this is for a rinseless wash such as ONR or 4 in 1. Personally, I only use two...

Although I have about a gallon each of several very good quick detailers, I find that I never use them. I always reach for the Spray & Wipe instead. Leaves the surface clean and shiny. No worries about whether or not the surface was too dirty to safely use a QD. Any others feel this way? Would...

Could some of you Poorboy S&W users that clean really dirty cars post a few pictures of just how dirty of a vehicle you would use it on? I love the stuff, but either go to the DIY spray wash and knock off most of the dirt first or use a rinseless wash such as DP 4 in 1 on a truly dirty car. A...