What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

**Big Dave** · 12-12-2021, 12:07 AM

I had some work to do in the engine bay of the FJ today, cruising in traffic yesterday when suddenly the engine quit, and then there was a strong smell of fuel. Luckily I had enough momentum to pull to the side. When I checked under the hood, I found that the plastic elbow clip that connects the fuel line to the fuel filter had popped off, spraying fuel in the engine bay and on the firewall, including an insulation panel, resulting in random petrol smells entering the cabin since then, even though it's not leaking anymore. The clip seems to secure back on properly, but I've added a cable tie around as a precaution. So I've spayed some citrus degreaser all over the contaminated areas. Also gave it an ONR wash, in case there was any over spray rinsing off the degreaser. Hoping the citrus smell covers any lingering fuel odours.

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**Coatingsarecrack** · 12-12-2021, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by NJNinja

Was able to get out for a quick wash today. I used Reset. Hyper-Seal looks like it’s already taken a beating.

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Get some PA products and Kami OverCoat. It will ruin you for other toppers….

IgL premier is another great performer. Short shelf life has kept me from ordering.

Still have Nova Jet, Lustre and Boost to play with myself as well as some DreamMaker.

Not expecting much beading from the last one.

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**Coatingsarecrack** · 12-12-2021, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Uncbrs

WeatherTech is near me too. Already bought TuxMat so I haven't gone but I'm impressed with what's in my general vicinity these days... Adam's HQ and the Prima Car Care group as well. Although I'll admit a single trip to Adam's was probably enough. Way too much marketing hoopla and collector's item stuff.

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I have the Husky Xact contours l. Got them because they have better coverage than the WT and are more rubber like than plastic like than the WT.

Coveage of the tuxmat looks good but what is texture like.

Thinking TuxMat or 3D maxpider for my next set.

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**Coatingsarecrack** · 12-12-2021, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by NJNinja

Was able to get out for a quick wash today. I used Reset. Hyper-Seal looks like it’s already taken a beating.

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CarPro states Reset may harm waxes or sealants. Maybe try some less aggressive like HyperWash or Optimum Car Wash?

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**Coatingsarecrack** · 12-12-2021, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by fly07sti

Have this Urus in for a full correction and coating.

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I will try to never own another black car but that is F’ing beautiful.

Couple years ago while at SeMa we went down to Dream Racing to rent Cars (I got a Huracan) to track at Las Vegas Motor SpeedWay on their road course.

Before getting on the track one of their drivers took us around the track to give us a lay of it in one of these.

The performance of that thing rivals most high end sports cars. It was amazing.

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**CleanIT** · 12-12-2021, 08:40 AM

Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack

Get some PA products and Kami OverCoat. It will ruin you for other toppers….

IgL premier is another great performer. Short shelf life has kept me from ordering.

Still have Nova Jet, Lustre and Boost to play with myself as well as some DreamMaker.

Not expecting much beading from the last one.

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Thanks, I may go with Can Coat next but the PA stuff is something I've been looking at too. It's possible Reset did impact it. The car was much harder to dry now that the beading is flatter. I had to use my drying towel.

**Klasse Act** · 12-12-2021, 12:15 PM

Gathering EVERYTHING right now to get outside and do a wash! It's 39 right now but high today is 48 and it's

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out, LET'S GO

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**Bosko** · 12-12-2021, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Klasse Act

Gathering EVERYTHING right now to get outside and do a wash! It's 39 right now but high today is 48 and it's

out, LET'S GO

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LOL.... going to put CSS on the hood of the Kia just to say I did something....go get Em man!!

**seabiscut88** · 12-12-2021, 01:45 PM

Tried Griots Poly Gloss soap this morning and can say I am pretty happy with the glossy look now

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**derek0609** · 12-12-2021, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Coatingsarecrack

I have the Husky Xact contours l. Got them because they have better coverage than the WT and are more rubber like than plastic like than the WT.

Coveage of the tuxmat looks good but what is texture like.

Thinking TuxMat or 3D maxpider for my next set.

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Soft textured rubber, they don’t get hard and wipe out easily, like I need to do in this pic apparently. The ends won’t curl like every WeatherTech I’ve owned.

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