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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 03:59 PM
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Treated her to full exterior service today. Wash, clay bar, wash, polish, seal. I think she enjoyed it 😎



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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 04:36 PM
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Nice! Now add a little tire black and you're golden.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Nice! Now add a little tire black and you're golden.
....first thing I thought of.
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Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Nice! Now add a little tire black and you're golden.
Thanks. I do like the look of tire black, but those products tend to degrade and brown the rubber over time, so I've stopped using them.
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Old Apr 9, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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....first thing I thought of.
Do you have issues with tire black leaving marks in your garages? Or do you just treat the side of the tires?
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H.V. checking in,

here's a tip for keeping the factory paint looking the same as when the car was first produced in the factorys plant. i like to use good ol' dish soap and water and throw a shot of diesel (in a shot glass) to the water bucket. you will think you just got out of a 6 hour detail session.

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H.V. checking in,

here's a tip for keeping the factory paint looking the same as when the car was first produced in the factorys plant. i like to use good ol' dish soap and water and throw a shot of diesel (in a shot glass) to the water bucket. you will think you just got out of a 6 hour detail session.

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WTF are you talking about?

Troll much?
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Originally Posted by JDM111er
Do you have issues with tire black leaving marks in your garages? Or do you just treat the side of the tires?
Actually, I don't use tire black....

I use Griot's Long-Lasting Tire Dressing. It's the best I've ever used on my tires and I've been keeping my tires clean and shiny for over 40 years and I've tried many, many products.

The shine lasts a long time and does not sling off onto the sides of the car. Goes on with foam applicator. I'm pretty sure you'd be pleased with the results. I really makes a difference in how the entire car looks.


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Originally Posted by USMC 0802
WTF are you talking about?

Troll much?
That'll likely strip the paint off a car.
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