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    112 hours on a F355

    I can easily understand the time investment. I look at people who say that they completed an entire detail, interior and exterior including paint...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jan 29, 2010 in forum: Show and Shine
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    CR Spotless... is it worth it?

    The solution that we have come up with to keep the CR lasting longer is to make it switchable and to use it with a pressure washer. The CR is...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Sep 17, 2008 in forum: Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an
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    How to dry pads!

    Yup, I just wring them out as best I can and hit them with full blast on the rotary. The mist feels good on a hot day too...so I guess that is a...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an
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    Gentle Hill Climbing - Lomond Hills, Scotland

    It is really pretty there Dave. I could go out and take similar pictures of beautiful Southern California, but right now it is about 104F and all...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: Detailing Bliss Lounge
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    General Polish

    I checked the whole car after a prep-sol wipedown using a few different lighting sources as well as sunlight. There weren't any holograms. It...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes
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    Clays: Actual Differences

    I really want to get the scoop on this. Thanks for the input that everyone has put in so far. I know that at my local detailing supply store...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an
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    ? about machine silver car

    Claying just removes bonded surface contaminants, it doesn't remove previous wax or sealant layers. Prep-sol is really important if you want to...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes
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    help! holograms after waxing

    When it says on the bottle, DO NOT LET DRY, that doesn't mean you put it on and take it off and then immediately put on the wax. It is referring...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: Last Steps: Waxes, Sealants, and Coatings
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    Paul Dalton's Crystal Rock State of the Art Wax

    I know that Paul has been testing this for quite some time. I also know that he gave some samples to people like Marc, who have also been testing...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: Last Steps: Waxes, Sealants, and Coatings
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    General Polish

    For me it would REALLY depend on the color and the clearcoat hardness. I was able to finish down 105 last week to an almost LSP ready finish,...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes
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    Best Polish,wax,sealant Comob For Silver Metallic

    I have had really good luck with 1Z Glanz Wax on silver, it gives a very nice gloss while still retaining a lot of reflective sharpness. As it...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes
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    This is why everyone needs a garage!!!

    I put cameras in after having someone break into both of my cars in front of my house. Thank god all my good stuff is in my garage rather than my...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Detailing Bliss Lounge
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    New LC ULTI-MIT

    How would you compare this to something like the SchMITT or the Zymol sponge?
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an
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    Hard and clears

    ^^ That is a really good explanation. Overall it is going to be a matter of trial and error. It isn't always going to be the same, hard or soft,...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes
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    3M Ultrafina Vs. Menz. 85RD

    The edge with Ultrafina is simply its ease of use. Even though the finish isn't quite what you can get with the 85RD, it is such a pleasure to...
    Post by: J_Edwards, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: Compounds, Polishes, Paint Cleaners, and Glazes