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    Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?

    Something that has me wondering as well, especially with people attempting to sell a car.

    You know the sort, several out of focus random photos, usually late at night or pointing into the sun,...
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    Well.................................... :bolt:

    https://i.postimg.cc/pdV1XkKj/hlr21-154.jpg

    https://i.postimg.cc/RZBD2vFX/hlr21-152.jpg

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    The first of two Knipex tools I ordered, and my first interaction with this brand.

    Knipex 31 15 160 Flat Nose Pliers -

    Knipex 31 15 160 Flat Nose Pliers (Needle-Nose Pliers) Chrome Plated with...
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    Re: Post Your Unpacking Pictures

    Who doesn't like a bit of bin foaming.....................

    https://i.postimg.cc/rpRMnHnB/IMG-1414.jpg

    https://i.postimg.cc/vZBQ9TWH/IMG-1415.jpg

    Someone once pointed out my dirty gardening...
  5. Re: Cleaning brand new tires before first dressing?

    I wouldn't bother waiting, as mentioned tires are usually a couple of months old by the time you get them, and even then, I've had an extremely fresh set of tires that I did the above process...
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    Re: Wheel ceramic affect wheel weights?

    This is my approach too.
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    Re: Armour Detail Supply Wheel Coating Review

    Apparently the maintenance products are about 6 weeks away, among others, I'm super keen to try Amplify and Shampoo+



    I applied the coating to the wheels, powder coated aluminum chassis, the...
  8. Re: Cleaning brand new tires before first dressing?

    I use that method when preparing brand new tires, or giving an older set a refresh. In your case, I would have the tires mounted first so that you don't have to re-clean them to remove the fitting...
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    Re: Elixir streaking

    I've been using EliXir on Cquartz Professional and not noticed any drop-off in coating performance.

    I think this is where sharing the same DNA between coating and maintenance products helps, and...
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    Re: Wheel ceramic affect wheel weights?

    I tend to have the tyres mounted and balanced before coating. This does make manhandling the wheels while coating more difficult, but I would rather deal with that than having something not go right...
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    Considering I have more Victa's in my care than an actual dealer would carry in stock, I decided I wanted a sign to hang on my garage wall. This is how my order showed up........................
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    Those look like sanding marks or rotary holograms in pic 39.

    Of all of the recent BMW's, only the previous gen M2 even remotely interests me. The current model M2 is hideous, and apart from the...
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    Re: Armour Detail Supply Wheel Coating Review

    For Australian readers, Detailing Shed have just announced the addition of Armour Detail Supply to their store, the first to sell the brand in Australia. At the moment, only the range of coatings are...
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    Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?

    It's actually a very interesting hobby, I can see why my clients love it so much.

    They have actually lost a hive this year, just not enough pollen around. Despite there being plenty of flower...
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    The local BMW dealer principle has a 1M in the signature orange colour. I know who detailed it too, coated with CSL Ultra. I actually pulled up beside him the other day, stunning vehicle.
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    Becoming? They are already there. Oh, I got that wrong, they are the Ranger and Everest Car Company. Or may the Path of Least Resistance Company.

    The Ranger and Everest are segment leaders, not...
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    Re: Gimmie your two cents.

    No no, I understood where you were going with those posts and I could sense the respect you had for him. We all have our ways of working, some are more receptive to new ideas or methods than others,...
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    I've just emailed my salesman about my S650 order. I have to say, as it stands I'm actually getting quite depressed about the whole situation. Delay after delay is getting old and I really don't know...
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    Re: What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    I've been using KCx Guf, which was designed to be a non-slip dressing. However, I really like P&S Swift for floor mats. While it wasn't designed for this role, rather its an interior quick detailer,...
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    Re: What did you do today non-detailing related?

    One of my gardening clients has Flow Hives in their suburban back yard.

    https://i.postimg.cc/hPQqHbQL/flowhive100.jpg

    https://i.postimg.cc/qqBH6zgG/aug302.jpg

    I actually discovered a swarm...
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    Re: Gimmie your two cents.

    The family I work for has owned the business for 41 years now. With that, you certainly have a "we've been doing this for 40 years" type of mentality. Of course, those 40+ years of experience are...
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    Re: The Post a Picture of Your Ride as it Sits Thread

    First drive in two months..................

    https://i.postimg.cc/bY3KPyN5/IMG-01621.jpg
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    The XR6 surfaces again after more than two months.

    https://i.postimg.cc/J06g5q28/IMG-01622.jpg

    Back in 2008, after I first took my grandmother for a ride in this car for the first time, from...
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    Re: What did you do today, in regards to detailing?

    If Boost v2 had a scent, it would be almost perfect.
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    Re: Gimmie your two cents.

    That was my thinking too. I know Matt rubs people the wrong way, even I've been offended by a few key points of view, but at least you know what you are getting. Is that good or bad, I'm not sure.
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