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    Re: Iron Decontamination on Plastic - PPF Staining

    I treat my Matte painted covered with Matte PPF car the exact same way I treat my non matte, non PPF cars in regards to prep work for coating EXCEPT no correction or polishing obviously.
    Descale...
  2. Thread: CSL/Exo on PPF

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    CSL/Exo on PPF

    Volunteered to do a friends new car in GTechniq CSL/Exo for him as he’s starting to get into taking better care of his cars, so I ordered CSL/Exo, later to find out entire car is getting done in...
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    Re: Any recommendations on a cordless blow dryer?

    The Ego is the way to go...will probably lead to you expanding the Ego collection in the future as well as it did for me!
  4. Re: PPF specific coatings vs “normal” paint coatings on PPF feedback

    Good to hear all the feedback. Lazy me says I didn’t want to do 2 coats :D but I think HALO it will be.

    Assuming just ExoV4 or CSL then is what I’ll use on the black plastic trim around the...
  5. Re: PPF specific coatings vs “normal” paint coatings on PPF feedback

    Thank you for the feedback.
    The self healing and ability to move with the film is a great point and the most important I would think. Good calls there.
  6. PPF specific coatings vs “normal” paint coatings on PPF feedback

    Hoping for some opinions / experiences as to date I have only used “normal” ceramic coatings, both on top of PPF and on paint.
    With the options of the vinyl/PPF specific coatings now in the...
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    Re: Wheel Coating Water Behavior Discussion

    Great write up, appreciate your time and effort.
    I have tried 2 different wheel coatings. Gyeon and GTechniq C5. I found the C5 to last longer and perform better/longer than Gyeon. Debating now...
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    Re: Electric pressure washer recommendations?

    My experience, grab a Ryobi from your local Home Depot, or order up a Karcher 1700 from somewhere. Easy to adapt all the aftermarket stuff to with standard fittings.
    I have been extremely happy...
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    Re: What the heck did the dealer spray on my car

    Dealerships have PDR services spraying paint all the time for minor work out on their lots.
    Sure the dealers employees only paint in the booths, but the sublet work to the PDR people happens out...
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    Re: Best wash soap for harder water?

    My hard water experience:
    1)Adams Car Shampoo (the standard blue color one)
    Also did well: Geyon Bathe and GTechniq G-Wash

    When I do rinsless, ONR is superior in that product category.
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    Re: Chemical Guys 15mm DA vs Max Shine 15mm

    Hopefully my experience will help you.
    I purchased 2 MaxShine machines. The new updated for 2019 M15 Pro Series 5" as well as the M312 3". I made this purchase as I will use anything from 1-4...
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    Re: Microfiber towel Lint

    Never have had any issues with the waffle weave style on my Windows. I use the “Dry Me A River” 16x16” from The Rag Company and it is the best I have used on glass for cleaning and nothing left...
  13. Re: Electric pressure washer choices and issues feedback

    40-degree 2.5 nozzle
    1.1mm Orifice for the foam cannon

    These 2 sizes seemed to be the best recommendations from all the online testing I have seen.
  14. Re: Electric pressure washer choices and issues feedback

    Yes, as referenced for 3-4 cars, personal use, I’m not a business.
  15. Electric pressure washer choices and issues feedback

    Well, killed my 2nd Ryobi in as many seasons (used April/May-October/November). First went with the model that is on a rolling cart and features a built in hose reel. After that model went with one...
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    Re: Wheels-ceramic coating re-apply question

    Interesting last 2 summers:

    Specific to these 2 sets of wheels is no winters, no rain, 4,000 miles per year.

    Last year, coated in Gyeon wheel coating, a set of wheels with gloss black lips and...
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    Wheels-ceramic coating re-apply question

    Had great performance from gTechniq C5 Wheel armor ceramic wheel coating on a new set of wheels this year. I applied in the spring, and am planning to apply again next spring. I wanted to start...
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    GTechniq C5 wheel coating install indoors

    Looking for advice/experience. Not going to hit the 40* mark here for quite some time, that’s the minimum temp they suggest for application. Can I install this onto a set of wheels, indoors, say in...
  19. "Nappa Exclusive Leather" in Mercedes cleaning question

    Sorry, not sure why they inserts below show sideways.

    Has anyone worked with Mercedes "Nappa Exclusive Leather" before? I am looking for a simple "can't screw it up" cleaner for this particular...
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