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No pictures since it wasn't a real detail, just a simple wash & wax. In my thread "Cleaning Rinseless Wash Media?" I asked about products releasing dirt and whether they did or did not get the wash media dirty. Today, I used DP 4 in 1 and I do think it releases the dirt a little better than...

For some reason I can't access page 5 in the thread "What is your favorite step to detailing other than paintwork?" When I click on the 5, it comes back to page 4. When I click on the arrow to move forward, it does the same thing. Also, in the thread "Detail City Cash Wash .......", my reply...

How many of you can use your wash bucket and wash media at your DIY wash facility? It is a definite no, no at all of them in my area.

While I haven't really looked into what materials might be available, I think I would like to try to make a grit guard to fit the double compartment bucket I use for rinseless washing. Is the regular grit guard such that it could be cut to fit? It doesn't have to fit very good, just good enough...

I have several questions on this subject. 1. Those that have used Optimum ONR, DP 4 in 1, Protect-All Quick & Easy Wash, do you see much difference in the way the wash media releases dirt when rinsed? To me, it seems like the ONR mitts, sponges, whatever get dirtier than I remember the 4 in 1...

One of the reasons I started the poll about acceptance of waterless and rinseless washes was the thread about using a van, truck or trailer for mobil detailing. If you were to use waterless or rinseless wash products, it would seem you could greatly reduce the water you would need to carry with...

At this time, I can't really say if this feature has much if any value. The main reason being that it doesn't seem to get much if any use. Does anyone but me ever even check their visitor messages?

This is just an attempt to get a feel for the number of us that use waterless or rinseless wash products. The poll is multiple choice!

This is our local forecast. "DOT is not advising travel this morning across central Iowa including I-235 and portions of I-35, I-80 and Hwy 30 as roads are snow packed. Snowfall reports coming into the lab today have averaged 4"-8". We'll have a brief break from the snow with more expected by...

At this time, I think the professional detailers are the only ones being targeted for waste water reclaim, but the law is so written that it may someday affect all of us that wash cars. Just a few questions. 1. If you wash your vehicle where the runoff goes in your yard, are you complying? It...

Several people have commented on the fact that it takes 1/2 as much ONR as it does DP 4 in 1 to use them for a rinseless wash. Several people also have commented on using ONR at 1 oz. per gallon of water rather than the 1/2 oz, suggested by Optimum. Just out of curioisity, how many ONR user mix...

It has always been my policy to keep my fuel level above the 1/2 way point during the general course of driving around town. That way, I don't have to worry about having to buy gas before I can go somewhere. In the winter, I try to keep it close to the full mark to prevent condensation in the...

Wrong again. :redface: I fully expected the gas prices to go up over the holidays, but I was totally wrong. They actually continued to go down in this area. We still have a big spread which is somewhat puzzling, but overall, the prices are in the $1.45 to $1.47 range. Some stations are still in...

Take heart fellow Northerners, March 20, 2009 is the first day of Spring. :yay FWIW, Our high for the day is expected to be anywhere from 2 above to 4 above. It's presently 0.

How do the rest of you handle your urge to try all the new products that keep showing up on the market? I have to really discipline myself to keep from buying a new or improved polish, wax, sealant, whatever. I really hate to waste anything so it is very difficult for me to throw good product...

Since I sometimes use either the DIY wand wash or a touchless drive-thru to knock off heavy accumulations of crud during the cold winter months, I had a question. One of the arguments against using them is the harsh soap used. If that soap is strong enough to remove wax/sealant, why doesn't it...

When replacing the brake pads and rotating the tires on our 2000 Grand Prix, the rust on the undercarriage was quite noticeable. Not really any worse than it has been on several other vehicles, but it bothered me. Probably pretty normal for a car 8+ years old with 65,000 miles on it. The car is...

We seem to have a lot of members that either seldom post or are just involved in the off-topic threads. I was wondering why that is. The poll is multiple choice.

Since we seem to be in the discussion of controversial subjects, try this one. FWIW, I can't vouch for the accuracy of any of this.

Due to expected time constraints, I did a quick S&W of the van and applied Meguiar's Final Detail, (The one with the silicone). A change of plans now allows me time to apply a sealant, in this case it would be Opti-Seal. Will another wipe down with S&W remove the Final Detail? Since I have...