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If only I could keep my black car in such shape. Daily driving GTI lasts about a week in top form before you start noticing things again.
Love/hate black.

I'm real big on CG InnerClean. It does a great job picking up and breaking down dirt/debris. Also protects and smells good on application.

I also use their leather cleaner/conditioner. On my...

Some hot ####. Fellow GTI'er
I'll need to do mine when the winter season is over here. At least with my gig I get to keep up with weekly washes.

Pontiac '97 Grand AM GT, 5 speed, 2 door. Should mention 4 cylinder, since its one of the few years they made a GT version that wasn't V6.

Constant problems with the car. AC broke yearly in one...

Adams car wash....only product I go off site for. One of those things I used early and really liked it, it's also cost efficient so I stick with it.

I'm sure there are plenty like it, but when...

No fancy platform but I do bring a 2 step ladder with me to the facility I work at.
So far I've only had to use it once, but it's nice to have on hand.

We haven't had very good sun lately in Ohio, but today I drove over to my inlaws and when I got out of my car I almost died. My car is currently an abomination via swirls. So, so, bad.

Gonna have...

I've decided to just understand that I don't have the time/resources to fully maintain a totally swirl free black finish on my car.
You just have to learn to be okay with with a certain level of...

Awesome.

Would be nice to move away from clay, but I still have a little worry about the cost. I guess if you clean the Nanoskin off right after a particularly nasty section it shouldn't degrade...

In the video I think he mentions that it produces a better, more consistent finish than clay. That or he mentioned it in another thread.

But- clay is still needed for smaller areas even though the...

I like the way you think, and appreciate the response.

Looks like I wasn't just loosing my mind and took proper measures. Thanks guys.

I'm glad someone said this, because it's essentially what I did last night.
I drilled holes in a bottle, but figured there had to be a way to remove those damn spray caps. Seems some can come off...

Biggest issue at play is there doesn't seem to be a clearly defined rule set. If they need lawyers to figure the bill out, they haven't done a good job.

I'm all for doing my part, but not at...

As my hobby is slowly turning into an actual job, my list reaches a bit as I eye items I'll eventually want on hand.



1) Grit Guard Universal Pad Washer: I find cleaning pads to be the most...

WGDGPS or Collinite 845
Both provide excellent protection for a lasting period of time.

One of the products was a Megs indeed. I tried vice grips and it would only turn about an 1/8 turn before it locked me down, but yeah. I'll try more of a squeeze and turn instead of just pure grip.
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Anyone changed the bottle to one of their own?

Lots of products come in odd shaped containers instead of a simple tube with sprayer. I'm wondering how I can remove the caps from these things to...

Personally love CG VRP. It's not a gel that gives the dripping wet look, but holds up for a good amount of time. Provides a look more along the lines of a new tire. One bottle lasts a long time and...

I always appreciate these kinds of threads. Good before/after shots. Awesome removal of the swirls (sad they got so bad).
I also have an appreciation for German vehicles, so it's a double win.

My own post from my problem thread: http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-expert-featuring-mike-phillips/51170-paint-abrasion-horrible-touch-up-job.html


Since then, I've reapplied paint and...

Went that route.
Bought 2 for drying/microfibers (Will just separate the cleans/used between them). Got a 3rd smaller bin to keep some extra supplies as well.

Had to purchase a new wet/dry vac...

WGPS really is a pain the ass removing from pads. Feels like you're smashing a stick of butter between your hands. Stuff is pretty nasty, but does such a great job. It really lasts a long time on...

Yeah, that's why I wanted more than just bags. A plastic container is a must in my eyes.

Yeah, wasn't sure if that was the way to go. Could just buy a few of them. My car isn't big at all. So I just need to make sure I can keep things separated as I'm not going to be at a place where I...

Yeah, I did see that thread yesterday.
As stated, the bags I think I know what I'll go with. But I'm curious about solid containers with possible organization compartments.
Haven't been able to...