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Old Feb 13, 2004 | 12:53 AM
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We have hard water, so we have a water softener. This means that every time I wash my vehicles, I am pouring water on them that includes a lot of salt!
WRONG !!! You're propogating one of them there urban type myths pardner. The 'salt' in a water softener is used to clean and recharge the fiber (resin, ooops) in the softening tank. Then the tank is flushed and set back online (back to softening water passing thru it). The rest of the time the 'brine' just sets there and waits for the next 'recharge' cycle. I don't know why so many people think their water supply is passing thru the brine tank, just one of those common snafu's I guess. So relax, your water is just softened and those water spot leaving minerals and lime have been removed. Laterz...........
 
Old Feb 13, 2004 | 07:59 PM
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for fast detailing when you get road tar or bugs smashed on the front or any stuborn substance picked up by the wheels and thrown onto paint,,, avoid stain removers or compounds


wd40 does the trick
spray on and wipe off
 
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 05:24 PM
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Ok, just to clarify, WD40 to remove the bugs and crud then wipe off. Then do you have to wash the whole truck or can you leave till you planned to do a complete job of it?
Thanks!
 
Old Feb 17, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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WD40 eats the wax....eats the glaze and you may think when then sun hits it...wow...my truck even shines brighter...but the left over from
the spray will leave a foggy dot cloud over a period of time IF it is not washed off right away.

That can be a hassle. Honestly. Detailing shops that have the Klasse that you all picked up...also have a specific bug and tar liquid that is gentle
and won't strip the wax...it's MADE for your clear coat paint.

Find to use WD40 on cars or trucks that are older and you don't care about your finish...

Typical products for this typically run from 2 bucks to 10 bucks....and last forever...good to keep...or you can use Klasse ALL-In-One to remove also very easily. Stick with Auto products for your paint...not your bolts It's an Ok suggestion 04Hemi...just need to be a little clearer...and on your white HEMI...you probably wouldn't notice a cloud or fog dot because of the white.

Check out this site...usually some pretty good products...I would recommend the Maguires...a fine product ...

http://www.premiumautocare.com/mebugandtarr.html
 
Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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Clay bar worth buying and what good does it do.I have never heard of it until a few weeks ago.Mothers makes one let me know.
 
Old Mar 23, 2004 | 09:14 PM
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The answer to GETRAMD that I wrote after consuming 6 cups of coffee will soon be updated with chrome detailing...heck, I might just update that right now
 
Old Feb 3, 2005 | 12:15 AM
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After all this time, after all those "waxes" on the market, again I am glazing my truck....not only does polishing and glazing sealent look better layer after layer (on red and black), but it lasts much longer than wax.

I know this...I have wasted TOOO much money on all those over the counter brands. Now back to Klasse...I suggest this stuff HONESTLY....it makes people drool. REALLY

Any questions? Just ask....I will tell you all
 
 




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