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Old Mar 24, 2010 | 11:33 PM
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for water spots i've always use wax...
acid bath but research it good so you dont f up the clear coat.
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Old Apr 1, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Detailing tip of the week: when fully detailing the exterior of your car (wash,clay,seal,glaze,wax) you should be using 6-12 towels min. preferable double sided microfiber towels with silk trimming

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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 12:11 PM
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Detailing tip of the week " when applying dressing to your interior vinyl apply gently as if you did with wax in a circular motion but to reduce it from attracting dust after applying the dressing, simply wipe down with a microfiber towel to give it a fresh look"
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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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I've found my favorite wash mitt so far is natural lambs wool. It is soft, thick, and most importantly, it rinses clean and does not hold on to grit. Microfiber is good, but because the fibers are so small I find they hold on to dirt a little more.
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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true true....

detailing tip of the week:

"for those that do car shows or just simply want to use no water to clean your rim & tires on the spot, we have a solution...use any citrus base product like carpet cleaner or------- blended with water on the rim & tire, wipe off with a microfiber towel to a perfect clean surface" apply more if needed. this process is good on any type of finishes.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 10:33 AM
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detailing tip of the week
"applying carpet cleaner to your carpet floor of your car before vacuuming can assist you in lifting any loose dirt, leaving it cleaner than just vacuuming.

Last edited by SMARTWAX; Apr 22, 2010 at 11:41 AM. Reason: not trying to advertise
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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That's not really a tip, more like advertising... are you a H-T sponsor?
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 11:41 AM
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That's not really a tip, more like advertising... are you a H-T sponsor?
forgot to edit the post for this forum.....
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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GM FRIENDS! DETAILING TIP FOR A WINDY DAY "TO PREVENT FROM SCRATCHING YOUR PAINT WHILE TRYING TO REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE WIND, ALWAYS USE A QUICK DETAIL FOR A BETTER RESULT.

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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That's not really a tip, more like advertising... are you a H-T sponsor?
None of the things this guy says are tips, its just advertising, I say unless he is an HT sponsor or what ever, BAN for advertising/spam.
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 03:58 PM
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Detailing tip of the week:

I used to be a detailer for my local Acura dealer, where I learned a whole lot about products.

Don't buy over-the-counter crap at retail chains like pep boys or oreilley auto. (with the exception of NXT wax) Most of that stuff is garbage and VERY overpriced when you consider that you can buy BETTER stuff at half the cost (only problem is its in bulk).

Buy the good stuff at a your local detail supply (where the pro's go). For exmaple, tire dressing. The store bought crap (which looks incredible the first time you use it) is oil based, which will attract and build up gunk and dirt on the tires. And doesnt wash off with water. Ive seen tires ruined from guys who used too much of the **** in an aerosol can. Silicon based stuff (white, used at most car washes) looks better in the long run, and washes off with every car wash.

I buy V6 dressing in gallons, One gallon lasts me about a year (i only do my own car).

If you don't have a local shop, here's the place i go to - they also have an online store: http://www.detailsupplyoutlet.com/
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Oh, and i found a great tip sheet on cleaning and polishing wheels. They trying to push their products but its still very informative regardless:

http://www.detailsupplyoutlet.com/pdf_files/tips.pdf
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Old May 1, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Any tips on how to fix cracked paint? The ones that look like little hairs?
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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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the paint is too bad to buff out u can kinda fade it away w a black polish pad and step 2 polishin compound but it will not completely go away.


Detail tip of the week: when u accidentally get rubbing compound on trip or moldings and it will not come off use a white towel and automatic trans fluid the red one and add some to the towel and rub away it will remove it completely and re wipe the trip or molding with a microfiber to take off excess trans fluid gives ur moldings a shine and gets the job done
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Old May 2, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by baller862
None of the things this guy says are tips, its just advertising, I say unless he is an HT sponsor or what ever, BAN for advertising/spam.


a tip i learned yesterday while washing my ride....when your pressure washing your engine bay always bag up the alternator otherwise the car gets out of wack! lol....
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Old May 6, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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Detailing tip of the week: after doing a headlight restoration you always want to use a D.O.T. approved sealant for the headlights to protect its clear coating and avoid from hazing or yellowing.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 10:02 AM
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DETAILING TIP OF THE WEEK "do you have faded black trims through out your car? using a foam applicator pad and 3 single drops of _____GEL you can solve that problem, by gently wiping it across the faded sections.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:21 PM
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Smartwax maybe you should save some money and make some reall ad's.No one wants o buy from a cheap ***.ANY WAYS how do you get rid of water staing on the car's windows?NOW THAT WOULD BE A TIP!!!
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Smartwax maybe you should save some money and make some reall ad's.No one wants o buy from a cheap ***.ANY WAYS how do you get rid of water staing on the car's windows?NOW THAT WOULD BE A TIP!!!
really?

maybe your the cheap one. but who cares, some people appreciate the tips that not only i have posted on here. so if it bothers you why dont you go somewhere else.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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Who said it bother's me i didnt you making **** up???? I just think it's funny are you like one of those guys who chill's outside the swapt meets showing people how great your car wax is? LOL anyways im not going any where how about you give me that tip i need.How to remove water stains from windows then i might swing by and buy some **** from you.
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Old May 27, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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Who said it bother's me i didnt you making **** up???? I just think it's funny are you like one of those guys who chill's outside the swapt meets showing people how great your car wax is? LOL anyways im not going any where how about you give me that tip i need.How to remove water stains from windows then i might swing by and buy some **** from you.
who do i look like? im sorry that u feel the need to address people you dont even know like you do. i dont need you to buy my **** like you said because you dont appreciate great product. and for your information i dont need to be standing at a swap meet, the brand is world wide and for your tip you can find it on your own.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 02:18 AM
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Who said it bother's me i didnt you making **** up???? I just think it's funny are you like one of those guys who chill's outside the swapt meets showing people how great your car wax is? LOL anyways im not going any where how about you give me that tip i need.How to remove water stains from windows then i might swing by and buy some **** from you.
Since Smartwax doesn't appear to want to answer your question I will go ahead and do so. Water spots are the result of heavy mineral deposits in the water that then dries on your glass. You have a few options to remove them
-Try removing them with glass cleaner
-If that doesn't work try using a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water and a lint-free towel
-if THAT doesn't work, try using detailing clay
-And finally if none of the above work you might try polishing the windows with a buffer with a mildly agressive pad/polish combo.

Some water spots can be a bit of a bitch to remove. Hope that helps
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Old May 28, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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Thanks man ill try it all out after work.
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Old May 28, 2010 | 09:49 AM
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DETAILING TIP OF THE WEEK "do you have faded black trims through out your car? using a foam applicator pad and 3 single drops of _____GEL you can solve that problem, by gently wiping it across the faded sections.
what GEL are you talking about here?
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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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I think he is trying to promot his product the ghetto way. smartwaxgel.
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