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Old 05-05-2012, 05:36 PM   #1
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You want to see some eccentric detailing dudes, check this site out . Mr. Miyagi couldn't keep up with these guys .



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Old 05-08-2012, 06:53 PM   #2
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Johnny - I've been told I have this guys disease, it's a sad state but not much we can do it about it, meds don't seem to help
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Old 05-08-2012, 06:57 PM   #3
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Old 05-09-2012, 04:59 AM   #4
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Everyone has their favorite wax. I've tried too many to count.

But my "go-to" from a cost and performance standpoint is 3M Perfect-It Show Car Paste Wax. $18 a can and gives as close to a wet look as I could find and it goes on/off incredibly easy. It's the best I've found in combining a Carnuba-look gloss with the durability of a polymer-based product.

3M Perfect It Show Car Paste Wax, 3m 39526, creates an ultra high gloss finish, with long-lasting protection!
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Old 05-17-2012, 04:14 AM   #5
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Found the time to do a detail last week. Didn't quite have the energy to break out the PC to polish, but did wash, clay, then applied two coats. The finish on these guys really cleans up nicely. The results---not bad for an 11 year old car:






I can't believe it, but I got the random orbital like 5 years ago (not all that long after I got the Box) and haven't used it on this car yet. (Have used it on another.) Just didn't see the need---was seeing no swirls. Well, this year, if I looked really close in just the right light I could see a few. So...guess I'll have to give it a try (NEXT year ).


What I used. (The pink stuff? FinishKare 425.)

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Old 05-17-2012, 10:33 AM   #6
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JD - quick muckin around and go forth the land of the internet and onto the zaino site and get the good sh...t ! you'll thank me later..
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Old 05-17-2012, 11:07 AM   #7
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Found the time to do a detail last week. Didn't quite have the energy to break out the PC to polish, but did wash, clay, then applied two coats. The finish on these guys really cleans up nicely. The results---not bad for an 11 year old car:


man that looks showroom condition...

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I like how you laid out the products in order of use. Keepin' it simple.
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Old 05-17-2012, 03:32 PM   #8
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Thanks for the comments. I left out one thing...the quick detail bottle, used with the clay bar.

The downside to detailing? It sure don't last...





Spring's tough: you got all that pollen in the air, and dust and intermittent showers, a regular PITA.

For all you anal retentives out there, relax---I gave her a bath right after taking that photo.
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You guys are maniacs but your cars look great!
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:25 AM   #11
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On a serious note, I used some of this wax a few years ago and loved it . I recently came across it at a local store and decided to pick up some up . I'm sure that most of the detailing snobs out there will thumb their noses at it, but the stuff works great . Easy on, easy off with no swirls marks or streaking and no dusty residue, and it leaves a great shine . I call it the "Sopranos" wax .

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Whoa! The guy on the web site looks like he'll break both your knee caps if you DON'T buy his product!
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:33 AM   #13
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It's "micro brewed" , that's exactly what I've been looking for in a wax! That's a page right out of the Kodak use "Ekta" or "Koda" as a word prefix and mark it up 30%, marketing playbook.
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:48 AM   #14
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It's "micro brewed" , that's exactly what I've been looking for in a wax! That's a page right out of the Kodak use "Ekta" or "Koda" as a word prefix and mark it up 30%, marketing playbook.
Digressing for a moment, don't ask me why ? but this tune has Ghostrider written all over it . Maybe it's the thought of you having a bikini top .


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Old 05-18-2012, 05:53 AM   #15
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Have not read one thread about top mechanism issues with the Bikini top. Furthermore, replacement would be a joke at any boat canvass shop or with the factory pieces and since the rear window is never under stretched stress it will last ions longer than the original plastic designs. Frankly, just like the rest of the car the bikini top is misunderstood by non enthusiasts.
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:55 AM   #16
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Have not read one thread about top mechanism issues with the Bikini top. Furthermore, replacement would be a joke at any boat canvass shop or with the factory pieces and since the rear window is never under stretched stress it will last ions longer than the original plastic designs. Frankly, just like the rest of the car the bikini top is misunderstood by non enthusiasts.
I joke ! I wish the Dangermobile had a bikini top . What about the music ??
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Old 05-18-2012, 05:58 AM   #17
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Check it out the bikini top stored is never exposed to light either, in the last two years of 986 operation I never put the top up, just used the cover in the garage. As for the tunes I know you, they have to be a huge nut bust at my expense but ok I'll go listen.

edit OK I'm back, that tune was in rotation during the forced music years at Exxon, not my fav.... I have been listening to a lot of Government mule lately.
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Check it out the bikini top stored is never exposed to light either, in the last two years of 986 operation I never put the top up, just used the cover in the garage. As for the tunes I know you, they have to be a huge nut bust at my expense but ok I'll go listen.

edit OK I'm back, that tune was in rotation during the forced music years at Exxon, not my fav.... I have been listening to a lot of Government mule lately.

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