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  1. Re: how to remove baked on wheek brake dust and grime!

    On my track wheels, which has a whole lot of baked on brake dust after a weekend or two of play, I have used almost every type of wheel cleaner. Some work better than others. The BEST stuff I use...
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    Re: Dodo Diamond White first impressions

    DW is very good. It is the best I have found for White colors...
    Durability is very good (6 months) if you do quick maintenance toppers once a month or so using whatever your favorite carnauba...
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    Re: On car life of DGPS?

    My job allows for ZERO mistakes or failures, so detailing helps clear the mind.

    I just ordered some more car wash, a big jar of Dodo Juice Diamond White Hard Wax and another bottle of Collinite...
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    Re: On car life of DGPS?

    Thanks everyone for the information. That's sorta what I was figuring.

    I find that my sessions with the clay/way etc. are sorta therapeutic. It allows me to totally clear the mind and not think...
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    On car life of DGPS?

    I have performed my search but cannot come up with a good (general) answer to this question.

    Knowing that there are several factors that affect the life of a wax or sealant (or both), I am...
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    Re: DGPS in progress....

    Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant.
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    DGPS in progress....

    Since I needed to do a detail and winterizing on my BMW, I decieded to use DGPS on my M Coupe'. This is the first time I have used DGPS on a white car.

    Washed and clayed the car this morning. ...
  8. Thread: Clear-bra

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    Re: Clear-bra

    I have the 3M Invisabra on my White ///M Coupe and have found it was the best money spent on protecting the front end and side rockerpanels I have spent. The side rocker panels were covered with one...
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    Re: What's the best wax for a white car?

    Many, many very good suggestions in the previous posts.

    In my opinion, it really comes down to what your personal tastes and perceptions are and looking at pictures of other cars should help you...
  10. Re: Dumb Question: How cold is too cold to apply?

    Thanks Mike.

    Good info and tip on the search term. I did do a search but 'ambient' would have been much faster..

    Since I have a good window this weekend, tonight I am going to order some...
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    Re: What's your occupation?

    Retired Military, now a Submarine Combat Systems Electrical/Computer Engineer (a Geek)
  12. Re: Dumb Question: How cold is too cold to apply?

    Just checked the long range forecast (yea I know, voodoo science) and it is supposed to be 55 on Saturday...

    Looks like a window of opportunity has opened up.
  13. Dumb Question: How cold is too cold to apply?

    It's been over two months since I applied Liquid Sovereign to my Alpine White ///M Coupe.

    Now it's cold, about 40' out and my garage is not heated.

    After six track days and numerous washes...
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    Re: Stain on clear bra

    The dealer that installed my Invisabra told me that bug spray will do this and that after washing the gunk off, the sun will bleach it out. It seems to take about two or three days then its gone..
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    Re: Stain on clear bra

    As some have already said, the sun will bleach the stains out.

    This happens all the time on my Alpine White Z4M Coupe with 3M Invisabra protection.
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    Re: liquid souveran for light metallics.

    Here is a picture of my ///M with Opti-Seal and Liquid Souveran over top. It's been on the car for about seven days and the car is my daily driver. It's not a metallic paint but it is a lighter...
  17. Re: Whats the proper way to apply Optimum Opti-Seal

    Thanks for the info. Looking at the video, it shows me that I was using TOO MUCH.

    I just got back from a day at VIR and just finished washing the garbage off the car.

    Can I layer the...
  18. Whats the proper way to apply Optimum Opti-Seal

    Took the afternoon off and decided to do a moderate detail of the Coupe' before driving out to VIR (Virginia International Raceway) tomorrow.

    Performed a good wash and clay.

    Applied a coat of...
  19. Re: You Guy's, AGAIN Suck.... Leave my MONEY Alone...

    Yea, figures. :xyxthumbs:

    Glad the wife does not care what I buy. She is only interested in the result. :detailer:


    She was really impressed with the PoBoys car wash. I was washing both...
  20. Re: You Guy's, AGAIN Suck.... Leave my MONEY Alone...

    I thought very long on a 3oz tin of Fuzion after I went through half of my SSII. I still might or go with Souveran for the Roadster. It's the wife's car and it stays in the Garage a lot.

    My...
  21. Re: You Guy's, AGAIN Suck.... Leave my MONEY Alone...

    This was the first order for spring. More coming in a week or so.

    OPT-SEAL - 8 oz. Optimum Opti-Seal
    DP-741 - 128 oz. DP Microfiber Cleaner
    PIN-315 - 16 oz. Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax...
  22. You Guy's, AGAIN Suck.... Leave my MONEY Alone...

    You all made me part with $160.00

    Thanks for great products and great service.
  23. Re: Recieved a New Pad Cleaner for Xmis. Now I have questions.

    Cool,

    Thanks Mike.

    I completely overlooked the rancid water aspect.

    I am going to have to stock up on cleaning powder...
  24. Recieved a New Pad Cleaner for Xmis. Now I have questions.

    For Xmis, I recieved the System 2000 pad cleaner.

    Last weekend, I tried it out. It really works like a champ. Though I it does splash water around a bit. I might have too much water in the...
  25. Re: Thanks for the Comments, here is what I did.

    340HP

    Soon to be increased.... :laughing:

    Handling? That is one of the things that kept bringing me back to getting a Z4MC. We already have a Z4 2.5i and it handles better than 90% of the...
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