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    Towel reccomendations for leather use?

    I have always use white cotton t shirts and cut them up as applicators to gently apply and wipe off excess leather cleaners and conditioners, but I am looking to find a different method that could work better and be less time consuming. I am wanting to pick up some sort of towels to use that is...
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    Best way to use Z9

    I was browing around on the Zaino site looking around, and happened to pull up the page for Z9. I noticed something that seemed different than what I am used to doing when using this product. Under the application instructions steps it says to Be sure to remove all cleaner from the surface...
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    Interior Use of Desiccant Bags?

    I have seen on a couple car forums, mainly Corvette forums where people use these bags to keep out any kind of moisture when storing their car or use year round. IMO this sounds like a good idea for people to use who live in humid climates, like me, to keep as much moisture out of the interior...
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    Straight line vs circular motion when waxing

    I happened to be watching Two Guys Garage a while back, and seen where there was an Autogeek segment on there about applying wax. It was mentioned to use a straight line method, so that the chance of adding swirls are reduced and that they will not be as visibly seen. I don't know if this has...
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    Layering 845, which works best?

    In the next week or so, I plan on polishing and putting on a couple layers of Collonite 845. Whenever I do this I usually put on two layers, another applied right after I wipe of the first. I want to add more to the gloss and protection, and try adding a couple more addition layers. Maybe do all...
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    I thought Meguiars #5 wasn't abrasive?

    I was cleaning off my car, and I saw a really small area where it looks like something stuck to it and kind of stained it. I got out a MF wax applicator hand pad and someregualar OTC polish since they are pretty much non abrasive, and it took some of the discoloration off. So I decided to get...
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    How to treat creases in leather?

    Lately I have noticed a couple creases in my leather, and I want to keep them from wearing out into the seat. I don't sit directly on these areas and don't make contact with them when getting out, so I have no idea how they got there to being with. I have been using Zaino both Z9 and Z10 on them...
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    Optimum Spray Wax, opinions on it?

    I am thinking of trying out the Optimum Spray Wax to use give some protection until I can do a full out detail, and as something add in between waxing. I don't really know what is good at the moment when it comes to spray waxes, or if one is really better than the other since I have never used...
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    Engine bay and underhood cleaner reccomendations

    Usually I clean my underhood painted surfaces with a QD strength mixture, and it works pretty well. But some areas are starting to accumulate some dirt and grime where I can not reach them to clean with a MF and ONR. I have been hesitant to use just any kind of degreaser or APC, becuase I don't...
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    Menzerna Polishing Cream metal polish

    Has anyone here tired the Menzerna Polishing Cream metal polish? I searched and didn't really see anyone talking much about this stuff. I've tried different kinds of chrome polishes before, and I am needing some more, so I though of maybe giving it a try. Seeing as Menzerna polishes seem to be...
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    Too cold to clean and condition leather?

    Is there a certain temperature limit where cleaning and protecting leather is actually doing nothing? I thought I remember reading an article posted somewhere that said if applying either in temperatures less than 50 degress, the conditioner is more less just sitting on top of the leather...
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    What to use on hard exterior rubber?

    What do you all reccomend using to protect hard exterior rubber from the outdoor elements with? The rubber trim I am working with surrounds the side windows on my car to give you an idea on what I am working with. I don't want to use anything greasy or with an artificial shine, just provide...
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    Best tax refund software?

    This year I am wanting fill my tax refund out online with some sort of software, I haven't done before in any prior years. I can't see paying some tax service place over $150 for something that I can do myself and it cost much less. Anyways, which software do you all reccomend using that works...
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    Anyone live in a neighboorhood with a home onwers association?

    Right now I am looking at homes, and I found a few that I really like. The only downside is that they are in home onwer association neighborhoods.:down From what I have always heard, home owners associations usually suck. I could maybe deal with it if they don't try to force stupid rules on me...
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    How do you all go about washing off brin and salt?

    I am looking for some suggestions on the best methods you all use for washing off brin and salt. I didn't drive through any of it when the roads were wet, so it is not totally covered with a messy mix and it is not as dirty as most out there. The transportation department loves to put the crap...
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    Anyone using a rear deck cover?

    I have been looking at these rear deck covers for a while, and have been thinking of picking one up. Custom Rear Deck Cover - most makes and models - PFYC.com It may look kind of dumb (especially the one in the picture, don't worry I'll get one to go with the interior) but the summers here...
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    Anyone here with a 24x30 garage or similar?

    I have been looking at a few homes recently, and one of them that I like and plan on viewing in the next week or so has a detacted 24x30 garage with two single car side be side doors. What I am wondering is, how much room will I really have to play around with once I get a car in and my tool...
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    Seat Armour

    Has anyone here used the Seat Armour covers? For those that have not seen them, here is what I am talking about Seat Armour - The Versatile Car Seat Cover / Seat Towel Customized with Licensed NBA NFL NCAA and Car Logos These looks like they will work good a protecting the seats when...
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    UTTGP attracts everything, any way to avoid it?

    Have any of you all figued out any easy way of keeping Ulitma Tire and Trim Guard Plus from attracting everything to it that comes in contact? I like the way it looks and holds up on my plastic trim, but it pisses me off that whenever I apply it little bugs the land on the trim get stuck on it...
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    Cleaning chrome tip, what to use?

    I am trying to figure out what I can use to clean the inside of my chrome exhaust tip up. I has some baked on carbon and what looks to be some pitting on the bottom of it. I have tried some APC but it's not really doing much to it. Is there anything I can do to bring back the chrome appearance...
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