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After a few uses of this product, I think maybe it is of more value in cleaning MF towels than many people give it credit for. I know it has been said that it is nothing but "A shop degreaser with a foaming agent added." and while that may be true, it seems to do a pretty good job of cleaning MF...

Today was my first use of ONR and it seemed to work fine. I used it just as I use DP 4 in 1 and other than the bottle it came out of, I would have had no idea which one I was using. There may be some subtle or even major differences, but as far as my use as a rinseless wash, I can't tell any...

Reading the post about hook & loop fasteners and the references to a few other popular brand names made me curious as to how many we could come up with. A few to start, including some from that thread. Velcro for hook & loop fastener Crescent wrench for any adjustable wrench Channel Lock for...

I lifted this one sentence from another forum. It has not been washed in 2.5 years, How can anyone treat a vehicle that way? FWIW, it appeared to be a late model Honda Civic, not some piece of junk. Charles

While at Target with my wife, I had to at least take a look in the automotive department, right? What I found was another new to me MF Chenille wash mitt. It wasn't the one with the dreadlock or worm shaped threads, but much more fuzzy with a very deep pile. The threads looked almost like they...

It almost seems like a lot of people just give up on taking care of their vehicle in winter. Unless you have a garage or someplace to go that will be warmer than the outside temperature, that might have to happen. If that is your case, my sympathies. My area of Iowa experiences an average...

In a conversation with a friend today, the consistency of IW came up. It is very thick in the bottle, but will become much thinner with vigorous shaking. I have no idea why nor do I care, but it does happen. The thinner viscosity makes it very easy to use. I'm not sure everyone knows that. Now...

A question for those of you that use a designated Microfiber detergent. Would this product be OK to use on clothing as well as MF towels? Sometimes I have a few MF towels I would like to wash, but I hate to do a small load. I almost always have enough other clothing, jeans for instance, to throw...

Earlier this week I saw a clean compact car, didn't notice what variety, but what I did notice was the wheels. They appeared to be OEM steel wheels with no wheel covers, but with chrome lug nuts, painted center hubs on the car itself and the black painted wheels were polished to a very high...

I just checked and since March of 2004, I have started no less than 6 threads asking people to list their location in their profile. When they do this, it shows up under their user name in each post they make. It's free, and it can sometimes be of some benefit. I decided enough was enough...

There is no way I would have the patience to do what CalgaryDetail did in his "How To" thread, but I thought some of the things I have learned in a few years of using this type of product might be of some interest. My first few years were with Protectall's Quick & Easy Wash commonly referred to...

Since these products are becoming more popular, I thought I would mention a few things I have learned over a few years use of this type of product. Spray & Wipe It's hard to say enough about this product. I didn't even consider using a waterless wash product prior to hearing about this stuff...

This thread is the work of CalgaryDetail.The reason it is under my user name is because of a screw-up on my part. Hopefully, it will soon be credited to Calgary again.:sorry: Optimum No Rinse- How To. It’s either getting colder or you cannot wash your car in your driveway. What are you...

While browsing another site, I read a recommendation to scrub the mats before you do the initial vacuuming. It was stated that this was an important step for initial dirt removal. :confused: This is totally backward from the way I have done it for years and I don't really think that is good...

This arrived yesterday and it looks like it might serve its purpose. Shoulder Holder Microfiber Detailing Apron by The Edge I haven't had a chance to try it just yet since both vehicles have recently been cleaned up. Charles

There has been some discussion about the use of gloves for cold weather detailing on some other forums. Just a few pieces of information. 1. Cabella's now has SealSkinz gloves on sale for $19.88. You might want to read the reviews since there has been some difference of opinion on just how well...

It seems the big thing in MF towels the past year is thicker, plusher= better. I tend to agree with that line of thinking, but in an effort to get some use out of some of my older, not so plush MF towels, I have been using them. Some observations. 1. More plush or less plush doesn't seem to have...

A short time back, I mentioned that I didn't seem to be on the long lost rich relative lists or the money clearing list for out of the country investors. Thanks to the power of the internet, I'm receiving them again.:yay 4 of them in the past week. They must have read my post here on DC and...

I wasn't sure to post this in the polishing or the LSP forum. First off, no, I didn't take any pictures. I spent my time polishing the vehicle. I did a quick S&W wash on my son's white Blazer today and then used the PwS on it. It seemed to do a good job of cleaning and removing the few...

It seems to be commonly thought that using a leather conditioner on coated leather seats is not really of any benefit. What I often hear is that if the coated leather doesn't absorb liquids, how is it going to absorb the conditioner. Kinda makes sense, but..... Making sense doesn't really...