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    Tornador Black : Dilution Ratios??

    Hey all,
    So I just acquired a Tornador Black. Never used anything like it. Seems very promising.

    Essentially planning on using it mostly for interior detailing. Fabrics. Leathers. Trim and other...
  2. Other Uses for APC, Super Degreaser, Citrus Power Cleaner Plus

    So I have gallon of Optimun Power Clean, Meguiars D108 Super Degreaser, and the new Meguiars D107 Citrus Power Cleaner Plus

    Was wondering what people use each product for, assuming they have all...
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    Claybar or Autoscrub on Coated car

    Would you ever lightly use a claybar or autoscrub on a car that is coated?

    Any real downsides to doing that as far as the coating is concerned?

    I ask because I did a complete full wash the...
  4. Re: Quick Poll - Do you use a drying aid or drying agent after rinsing?

    Yes Indeed I do.

    I do CR spotless rinse, blow dry 85% of the water off paint and out of the difficult cracks. Completely blow dry the wheels.

    Then I have been using one of a few different...
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    Wheel Cleaners for Coated Wheels

    Hey all,
    Just a quick poll, question, inquiry...


    On wheels with a ceramic coating applied, are there wheel cleaners that should be avoided?


    Yes, I understand soap and water should be...
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    Re: D107 Citrus APC+ release date?

    Anyone using the new D107 APC+ compared to 101 or other APCs??
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    Re: How to best remove a wheel coating??

    If I am going to all this trouble and expense to take the wheels off and coat it myself, I will definitely care of the coating beads/protects and washes the dust off. I have no idea how the...
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    Re: How to best remove a wheel coating??

    This definitely seems like a viable option.
    I've never used the product before.

    Thanks for the advice, I reached out to Dr. Beasleys to see if that matte paint cleaner would be safe/effective...
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    Re: How to best remove a wheel coating??

    So the wheels are standard Porsche 911 GTS wheels. Matte black. Centerlocks. Personally, I love the look.
    However, its definitely a pain in rear for Porsche gearheads due to the ~$400 torque...
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    How to best remove a wheel coating??

    Hey all,
    Just a quick question to see what people may recommend.

    What would be a safe and effective way to remove a coating that was applied to a wheel?

    Reason why I ask:
    I have a 911 GTS...
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    Ultima Waterless Wash + and Coated Cars

    Hey all,

    Just a quick query to see if Ultima Waterless Wash + works well with ceramic coated cars?

    Anyone with experience with this product on coated cars specifically? Thoughts?



    Cheers,...
  12. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    Good stuff here.

    So I was wondering the other day if I hadn't gone with the EXO topcoat, what the results would look like.

    In your experience, whats the real life difference in look and...
  13. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    So what would be the recommended touch-up process for someone who has light swirls, marring, and scrathes to their ceramic coated car??


    I presume this is why a product like Carpro Essense plus...
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    Re: ONR vs CarPro Ech2o for Rinseless Wash

    So question: Can you reuse Ech2o/water mixture after you are done with your rinselss wash just like ONR?

    I have seen plenty of people just leave their ONR mixture in the bucket with their sponge...
  15. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    So this is definitely the take home point I have after my experience with my expensive paint correction and coating.
    I think I will be moving away entirely from quick detail sprays or even...
  16. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    So how is there such a difference between experiences with coatings?
    tough as nails for some, more delicate than clearcoat to others?

    I presume not all are created equal, different top coats...
  17. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    Yeah after my brief experience with EXO, I will be changing my washing routine to doing more of a full, maintence wash with deionized water rinse and ideally blowing the car dry. Really going to try...
  18. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    So it sounds like the softer, more hydrophobic topcoat EXO is softer than I anticipated.
    Definitely going to be even more anal about things moving forward.

    I wonder what regular use with C2V3...
  19. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    Also, the car was sitting at the detailer forat least 48-72 hours covered and indoor after the coating was applied. It had been probably at least a solid week prior to when I did my light detailing. ...
  20. Re: Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    So the towels were new eagle edgeless towels. Washed before use using micro restore.
    Stored in a new garage cabinet that hasn’t had anything else on the shelf aside from these new towels.

    So I...
  21. Ceramic coating real life swirl/scratch resistance

    Wondering what everyone’s experience with swirls, marking, and light scratches on their coated cars?

    im asking because I just got my car coated with Gtechniq Serum Ultra followed by two coats of...
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    Re: ONR vs CarPro Ech2o for Rinseless Wash

    Sure it does.

    ECH2O - Waterless wash – CarPro
    https://www.carpro-us.com/wash/waterless-rinseless-wash/carpro-ech2o-waterless-qd-concentrate-500ml-17oz/
  23. Re: Recommendation for Detail Spray/Maintenance spray with GTechniq Ceramic Coating

    For C2V3, 1:2 ratio as a drying aid?

    Anyone mixing this at different ratios for other applications?
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    ONR vs CarPro Ech2o for Rinseless Wash

    So I happen to have both products laying around and was going to take a stab at doing a rinseless wash on my Gtechniq Crystal Serum Ultra coated car.

    Anyone care to comment about the effectiveness...
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    Re: Tried the Big Red Sponge today...

    Good point. If you just using a set amount of MF towels, without placing dirty towels back in solution, how much ONR wash solution are you really gonna need to have prepared?

    3/4 gallon and a...
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