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Old 04-16-15, 02:11 PM
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Picked up Adam's Super VRT Tire & Trim Dressing recently and highly recommend it. Swiped my finger on the tire soon after applying it and it was dry, no slinging at all. Product can also be used on vinyl and rubber seals, etc.
Old 04-17-15, 05:56 AM
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Finally received some new toys for car wash recently ...Karcher chassis cleaner and the new Microfiber Madness Dropnetic to solve the problem of dripping after carwash even with Metro Sidekick

Karcher chassis cleaner -- used it on two cars and was surprised so much dirt and salt falling out from the underbody even I hand wash cars in the snowy Canadian winters.

Dropnetic -- will try them soon on spots like below mirrors, trunk lid, and certain dripping points of rocker panels
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Old 04-17-15, 05:58 AM
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please share your thoughts on the chassis cleaner after you've had a chance to use it!

(will it fit under lowered cars?)
Old 04-17-15, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
please share your thoughts on the chassis cleaner after you've had a chance to use it!

(will it fit under lowered cars?)
Hi zmcgovern4 -- I find the chassis cleaner quite easy to use once you know which entry points you stick the chassis cleaner underneath my cars without hitting anything.

I get a feeling it might not work well under some lowered cars. There is a height adjustment and with the lowest setting, the chassis cleaner can be anywhere under my stock 2014 IS except the hidden plastic flaps in front of the front wheels. I think next time when I use it again, I would take some pictures.
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Well after reading and watching youtube video's I decided to give carpro a shot. Now I just gotta wait for my damn back to heal, Jeeez I feel tortured to wait.
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Just used Reload for the first time this week. Stuff is unreal on coatings. I had Zurich Shield on my NX by the dealer and Zach recommended Reload and it's awesome!!!
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Originally Posted by 06Ultra
Well after reading and watching youtube video's I decided to give carpro a shot. Now I just gotta wait for my damn back to heal, Jeeez I feel tortured to wait.
You're going to love all of those products!

Originally Posted by GlenK
Just used Reload for the first time this week. Stuff is unreal on coatings. I had Zurich Shield on my NX by the dealer and Zach recommended Reload and it's awesome!!!
Glad to hear it is working out for you!
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Old 04-26-15, 05:26 PM
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what is the purpose of a "swirl spot light"? Does someone really need a designated swirl light? my 1000 lumen flashlight works fine.
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got this at the dollar store. Cant go wrong with that.





applied this after a wash and dry using UQD. UQW gives great clarity and shine to the finish Excellent product. Recommend 100%
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Originally Posted by jv6792
what is the purpose of a "swirl spot light"? Does someone really need a designated swirl light? my 1000 lumen flashlight works fine.
Any direct lighting will be beneficial for spotting defects in paint.

These can be flashlights, work lights, head lamps, etc.
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We've been having a lot of trouble with CarPro Reload lately... so we got a fresh batch right off of the assembly line to try out (sticker shows production date was just 3 days ago ). We were also given a new bottle of HydrO2 Lite to try out.
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I finally got around to taking a picture of my collection.




My entire collection





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Nice!! Great collection of products you've got there.
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Got our CarPro HydrO2Foam Shampoo in... excited to try it out!

This is a shampoo and sealant in one... the same great technology found in HydrO2 has been mixed with a shampoo

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