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    Re: Storing Iron Decon

    No particular reason. I got the sprayer its own dedicated bag, but decided, i won't be using this stuff often enough, so save the bag, pour what i didn't use back in the main jug, and just wash it...
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    Re: Storing Iron Decon

    I got the problem fixed. I just got a big Opsak bag, and am able to now store it inside the house. These bags completely contain the smell of rotten eggs. Even giving it a good sniff from an inch...
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    Re: Storing Iron Decon

    Yeah in hindsight i should of probably done this and stressed less about it all. I have three cars I maintain, funny enough one of them being a gti mk7 same color as yours lol. i could use up maybe...
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    Storing Iron Decon

    Never really used Iron Decon before. I've always just relied on clay. However i recently decided to pick a gallon of Meguiars D1801 Iron Decon up to give it a proper prep before doing a paint...
  5. Re: Help with Waterless Wash: Wolfgang vs Blackfire vs Pinnacle vs Ultima

    I'm a big waterless fan. I use D115 8:1 with distilled water to liberally spray up the car, lightly wipe away the dirt, one panel at a time, using only clean area's of the MF. Once clean then I...
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    Re: Measuring clear coat ? is it possible ?

    OP here. Thanks for the replies. Good to know all this. I will get a PTG and measure under the hood and door jambs then compare with each panel on the car.

    OK next question. What is a good...
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    Measuring clear coat ? is it possible ?

    I know that there are devices that'll measure paint. But what about the thickness of clear coat ? Owned my two black VW's since new. Both 2018's. Anyway I did an initial paint correction after...
  8. Re: Review & How-To: Meguiar's D115 Rinsefree Express Wash and Wax

    I came to that conclusion based on using the same product out of the same container. It originally came out sky blue, and i dunno a yr or two later it was purple. I'm not a pro detailer, only a...
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    Re: What pressure washers are you guys using ?

    Me ? I paid up the full amount of $350 at Costco. It sparked my interest last week when it was on discount for either $60 or $80 off. However by the time i decided yep i want it (as in cleared it...
  10. Re: Review & How-To: Meguiar's D115 Rinsefree Express Wash and Wax

    Old thread revival i know.. But anyway, been using D115 since 2015 and for practicality its still my go-to. Yeah you can get out the powerwasher, foam gun and all the buckets you like, but after 4yrs...
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    Re: What pressure washers are you guys using ?

    So i picked this up 2.4gpm 3100psi Yamaha Powerstroke gas powered pressure washer last night. It seems to me, that its probably too powerful for using as a foam cannon / cleaning cars. Which is fine...
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    Re: Shelf Life Meguiars D114, D115 ?

    My D115 last years as i only do my own cars. Anyway my 2015 D115 went a purple instead of the sky blue that it originally looked like. I believe some of the black dye from the plastic bottle caused...
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    What pressure washers are you guys using ?

    Thinking about getting myself one. I saw a Yahama Powerstroke 3100psi the other day in Costco. I wouldn't mind trying out a foam cannon. Are there any specs to take into consideration for foam...
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    Re: Love Bug Tip - Rent a car - avoid the bugs

    Yeah, I'm a Floridian too. i always rent a car when doing any highway trips. ESPECIALLY this time of yr. May is love bug season. I'm too OCD to have all those bug guts eating into my paintwork.....
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    Re: VW Deep black pearl paint

    I have two pearl black VWs. One 2018 Tiguan and one 2017 GTI. Both got a clay, compound and polish the day they got home from the dealer. Both arrived with dealer installed swirls. The gti was...
  16. Re: List your wax's / sealants what you like and don't like.

    Using 845 on trim should be avoided according to Collinite. Insulator Wax >> Collinite

    Who else uses it on trim ?
  17. List your wax's / sealants what you like and don't like.

    I love cleaning my cars, so thought i'd put a list together of what waxes and sealants i use regularly. This list is purely for waxes and sealants. I won't go into all the other products i use. I...
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    Re: Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Wax

    I used it last weekend on two 2018 Black VW's. After a waterless D115 wash. Temps were mid 50's which is like heaven in SW Florida. Worked in a garage so out of direct sunglight. I didn't follow the...
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    Re: Best wax for metallic black cars ?

    i guess it seems to streak some... maybe its cos i'm in a hot climate... i do go very thin, but am hesitant to use a DA, cos worried i'll get it on plastics and what not... so use a synthetic rubber...
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    Best wax for metallic black cars ?

    Both autos in my garage are new VW's in Pearl black. Wondering whats the best wax for black paint ? I keep on top of my auto's, claying, and doing a complete paint correction (compound and polish...
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    Re: New Car !! ceramic coating question

    And i thought i was obsessive. :xyxthumbs:
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    My problem is i was a kid when the trilogy's first came out and they were amazing. I became besotted so to speak. toys, stickers, would have killed for the Keller falcon as a kid. Part of my growing...
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    Re: New Car !! ceramic coating question

    Thanks all, thought i'd update though all this was completed a couple of weeks ago.. I went ahead and did the full, clay, compound, polish and wax and she came out perfect. All swirls completely...
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    Re: How often should you wax your car?

    I do a proper wax approx every 3 months, but use a spray wax or waterless wash /w wax every week.
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    Re: New Car !! ceramic coating question

    oh yeah i know its a complete scam. One i would have said no way too, except when this particuar car was delivered the previous dealer (as it was a dealer trade) had already applied it. Car looks...
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