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    Suggestions for getting the "Optimum" mix of Optimum products

    I`ve been a happy user of Optimum detailing products for the last 8 years or so, especially the ONR and Opti-Seal. My supply of products is getting low and we will take delivery of a brand-new car in the next few weeks so I want to replenish things and get a fresh start. Our cars are: 2014...
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    Time to use my new Griot's Polisher

    My Griot's polisher, pads and Opt-Seal have all arrived. Now it's time to put them to work on our 2007 Mazda3. :buffing: Looks like Friday night is all booked up! I plan on washing with ONR, claying then using DG105 topped with Opti-Seal. I may document this whole process for my blog...
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    Need some pros to confirm my "new" routine

    OK, my Griot's DA is showing up tomorrow and I'm really looking forward to using it. :waxing:Before I fire it up and go to work on our cars I want to make sure I've got everything correct as far as what products I'm using and when. Here's what I plan on doing: Wash with ONR Clay to remove...
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    "Bird-Bomb" proof sealant or wax to add to my current lineup

    I'm currently washing with ONR (awesome product BTW :bow) and using DG 105 topped with AW on both of our cars (WhiteGold Jetta and Silver Mazda 3). Both cars are in good shape paint-wise with no major problems and I'd like to keep them that way. The problem is that, all of a sudden, every bird...
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    Which pads to get for basic polishing/waxing

    I just ordered a Griot's 6" Random Orbital and am wondering which pads to get. I don't plan on doing much correction at this point as both of our cars are in good shape. I currently use DG 105 as a cleaner/polish and put Aquawax on top of that. I just want some easy to use pads that will do a...
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    Tired of hand polishing/waxing, what's the best substitute for sore arms?

    I'm looking to save my arms/shoulders from polishing and waxing. Both of our cars have good paint so I don't need to do any correction, although I might need to later as the cars get older. My basic routine is to wash with ONR, apply DG105 and finish off with AW. What machine is getting the...
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    Duraglos 105 or 111

    I'm nearly out of my supply of Duragloss 105 and was wondering what everyone's experience is with their 111? How does it compare to the 105? What are the real differences, if any?
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    New car with lighter color paint-should I change what I use to wash/detail

    Hi all, Haven't posted in a long time but that's because everything has been going great. I just picked up a new VW Jetta SportWagen TDI last week. The color is White Gold and it has the Cornsilk Beige interior. The car has about 400 miles on it and I am planning on washing it here this...
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    Help with UDM Purchase

    I'm looking at getting a UDM or PC comparable to save my arms/shoulders when waxing or polishing our cars, a light silver Mazda 3 and dark green VW Passat. Both cars have decent finishes with just a few light swirl marks on the Passat. I've been using ONR to wash the cars and Duragloss 101...
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    Suggested leather care for VW Passat

    I'm in need of some new leather cleaner/protectant for my 2004 Passat. I've been using the Lexol products but it's gone so I'm wondering if there's something better that is still affordable. I clean/condition the leather 3-4 times a year and it's still in good shape. What are some...
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    Do I really need an UDM for VW paint

    I have an '04 Passat with dark green paint. This weekend while applying the DG 101 I noticed a few scratches on the hood. They are faint and not deep. I would like to remove them at some point and I have seen in some posts that VW has a "hard" paint. My question is whether I really need an...
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    Initial Duragloss Impression...and a question

    :hifive: :heelclick :woot::2thumbs: That pretty much describes my initial impression of Duragloss 101. I have a dark green Passat and for the last three years I have used Klasse AIO and SG. Overall I have been happy with the results but I am just about out of that so I started reading up...
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    Best basic products for my cars

    I have decided to step up the appearance of my two cars but I have limited time. I do enjoy the process of detailing my cars but I can't spend alot of time each week. Here's what I have car and product wise: CARS: '04 dark green Passat wagon, ebony leather interior '07 silver Mazda3...
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