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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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the same members having the same argument...

if ya like Chadwick's, great. I do, have seen the results and like what I saw. Don't really care HOW it happens, just care how it looks when I'm done. Also care how much effort I have to put forth.

Don't like (if you've used it), that's great too. No product will satisfy everyone. At least you've tried it and know for yourself.

Don't like it and never tried it? STFU and GTFO
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by grampi50
That's only if you're using logic and physics. This apparently doesn't apply for magic...for that you need a magic wand and some pixy dust...
post 55 spelled it out for you and you still don't get it= you NEVER will !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 2, 2018 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by BAT
the same members having the same argument...

if ya like Chadwick's, great. I do, have seen the results and like what I saw. Don't really care HOW it happens, just care how it looks when I'm done. Also care how much effort I have to put forth.

Don't like (if you've used it), that's great too. No product will satisfy everyone. At least you've tried it and know for yourself.

Don't like it and never tried it? STFU and GTFO

I neither like, nor dislike it as I've never used it. All I'm stating are facts, and I'm getting raked over the coals for it...
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by grampi50
That's only if you're using logic and physics. This apparently doesn't apply for magic...for that you need a magic wand and some pixy dust...
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
another who can't comprehend post 55 ?????????
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 09:38 PM
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another who can't comprehend post 55 ?????????
Not arguing with anyone here, but I have read post #55, and all I see is someone who claims they can't see a loss of clearcoat. Which, nobody really ever would anyway, regardless of what polish they are using. Especially with the hard finish on a C5. Just sayin'.

For what it is worth, I am familiar with Chadwick's Triple Play (the spray product). My friend had some, and he insisted I try it out. It did a really nice job, but it didn't do anything any other premium waterless wash products can't do. I needed to use quite a bit of the spray when using the eraser claying block, which I found to be too stiff for some parts of the car (I highly recommend the Cobra Clay Mitt instead, which does a much nicer job on tighter curves). Other waterless washes I use have a much higher lubricity than the Chadwick's seems to have, and so I use much less product. The Chadwick's spray definitely did leave a nice shine, but nothing that would beat a premium synthetic sealant or carnauba wax by any means. Especially at $70/gallon. Ouch. I buy gallons of Opti-Clean from Optimum Polymer Technologies for $40 and it dilutes a lot more, too. That gallon will last longer. You can buy an 18oz spray bottle of it for like $9 if you ever want to try it out against the Chadwick's.

I did look at the Chadwick's paint correction system, and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. That is just good old fashioned multi-step polishing using their own products.
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Old Apr 3, 2018 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Not arguing with anyone here, but I have read post #55, and all I see is someone who claims they can't see a loss of clearcoat. Which, nobody really ever would anyway, regardless of what polish they are using. Especially with the hard finish on a C5. Just sayin'.

For what it is worth, I am familiar with Chadwick's Triple Play (the spray product). My friend had some, and he insisted I try it out. It did a really nice job, but it didn't do anything any other premium waterless wash products can't do. I needed to use quite a bit of the spray when using the eraser claying block, which I found to be too stiff for some parts of the car (I highly recommend the Cobra Clay Mitt instead, which does a much nicer job on tighter curves). Other waterless washes I use have a much higher lubricity than the Chadwick's seems to have, and so I use much less product. The Chadwick's spray definitely did leave a nice shine, but nothing that would beat a premium synthetic sealant or carnauba wax by any means. Especially at $70/gallon. Ouch. I buy gallons of Opti-Clean from Optimum Polymer Technologies for $40 and it dilutes a lot more, too. That gallon will last longer. You can buy an 18oz spray bottle of it for like $9 if you ever want to try it out against the Chadwick's.

I did look at the Chadwick's paint correction system, and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. That is just good old fashioned multi-step polishing using their own products.
use what you wish it's a free country !!!!!! (funny my gallon last for months and I use it on EVERYTHING !!!)(3 cars and two trucks)
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Old Apr 4, 2018 | 12:26 AM
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(funny my gallon last for months and I use it on EVERYTHING !!!)(3 cars and two trucks)
Awesome! Now imagine how much longer a gallon of something else lasts when you can dilute it more. And for almost half the price. Math is cool! Glad you like Chadwick's!
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What I want to know is how much Pounder gets paid to promote/defend their products....
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Awesome! Now imagine how much longer a gallon of something else lasts when you can dilute it more. And for almost half the price. Math is cool! Glad you like Chadwick's!
Been using Wolfgang Uber. In waterless wash dilution you use 1/3 oz to 16 oz water. My 16 oz bottle of Uber was around $20 on Amazon.
A 16 oz mix ( 1/3 oz Uber & 16 oz water) in a spray bottle will give you many washes. This stuff is super slippery!

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So watching Chadwicks Paint Correction video, the last step is to use a DRY FOAM PAD with the Porter Cable 7424...

I'm wondering how this doesn't scratch?
I just can't comprehend it, using dry foam pad at high speed, (6800 rpms)... even if there is just a slight amount of the spray detailer left on the surface, how would that not introduce micro scratches/swirls/marring?

Educate me....

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Originally Posted by grampi50
What I want to know is how much Pounder gets paid to promote/defend their products....

He likes the stuff, that’s obvious, you don’t really think he gets paid by them do you?



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Originally Posted by grampi50
What I want to know is how much Pounder gets paid to promote/defend their products....
a big fat zero !!!!!! I promote things I believe in, MGW shifter, ECS, Vararam, XS Power headers, etc. I have been in love with cars my whole life, I know what works and not !!!!
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Originally Posted by YO-EL
So watching Chadwicks Paint Correction video, the last step is to use a DRY FOAM PAD with the Porter Cable 7424...

I'm wondering how this doesn't scratch?
I just can't comprehend it, using dry foam pad at high speed, (6800 rpms)... even if there is just a slight amount of the spray detailer left on the surface, how would that not introduce micro scratches/swirls/marring?

Educate me....
the pad is too fine to hurt the surface, and the residue of the yellow stuff is all the lube you need !!!
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
Awesome! Now imagine how much longer a gallon of something else lasts when you can dilute it more. And for almost half the price. Math is cool! Glad you like Chadwick's!
you may think the other junk works, I know better !!!!
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Originally Posted by grampi50
What I want to know is how much Pounder gets paid to promote/defend their products....
I have stood up for you in the past, now I see most are right your a A** !!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Carvin
Been using Wolfgang Uber. In waterless wash dilution you use 1/3 oz to 16 oz water. My 16 oz bottle of Uber was around $20 on Amazon.
A 16 oz mix ( 1/3 oz Uber & 16 oz water) in a spray bottle will give you many washes. This stuff is super slippery!
Wolfgang products are top-notch!

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you may think the other junk works, I know better !!!!
That comment right there pretty much says it all. Calling Optimum Polymer Technologies products "junk"? LOL! That's like an old guy claiming all other cars are junk other than the one he drives. Hahahaha!
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I have stood up for you in the past, now I see most are right your a A** !!!!!!!
Why is it, that threads always have to migrate to confrontation?

It is a very simple matter.
Some people like one product, while others like something different.
Why can't we just leave it at that, and not try to impose our beliefs on any one else.

We are only discussing the finish on a vehicle, not the fate of the world.
Pounder, if you have a secret, then keep it to yourself.
There is no need for any of us to know that you have been sworn to secrecy.
You make this "Niel" dude sound like the second coming of Christ.
You like the results you get with the products you are using, and that's great.

I like the products I am using, and if it takes me twice as long to get the results I want,that's my business, and that applies to every one else.
The time it takes for them to get the results they want, is their business.
All any one needs to say is, I use product xyz etc, I like it, end of story.

This crap about secret formulas is just that, crap.
Who gives a rat's *** what is in a product, as long as it does what we want it to do.
I believe you started a firestorm back when you mentioned "it's a secret, and I can't talk about it", or something along those lines.
Just be happy the products you choose are giving YOU the results you want, and leave it at that.


Bob.
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Wolfgang products are top-notch!

That comment right there pretty much says it all. Calling Optimum Polymer Technologies products "junk"? LOL! That's like an old guy claiming all other cars are junk other than the one he drives. Hahahaha!
when your happy with a product all others are junk to you !!!!!
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Originally Posted by calguy
Why is it, that threads always have to migrate to confrontation?

It is a very simple matter.
Some people like one product, while others like something different.
Why can't we just leave it at that, and not try to impose our beliefs on any one else.

We are only discussing the finish on a vehicle, not the fate of the world.
Pounder, if you have a secret, then keep it to yourself.
There is no need for any of us to know that you have been sworn to secrecy.
You make this "Niel" dude sound like the second coming of Christ.
You like the results you get with the products you are using, and that's great.

I like the products I am using, and if it takes me twice as long to get the results I want,that's my business, and that applies to every one else.
The time it takes for them to get the results they want, is their business.
All any one needs to say is, I use product xyz etc, I like it, end of story.

This crap about secret formulas is just that, crap.
Who gives a rat's *** what is in a product, as long as it does what we want it to do.
I believe you started a firestorm back when you mentioned "it's a secret, and I can't talk about it", or something along those lines.
Just be happy the products you choose are giving YOU the results you want, and leave it at that.


Bob.
I am keeping it to myself and as I stated you want more talk to Neil !!!!! SIMPLE !!!! it is most of you that are in my grill for something I believe ??? your the one SHAME ON YOU !!!!!

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