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Old 03-19-14, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by roushracin
Looking to put in my spring order soon, what wash mitt do you guys recommend? I've got a sheepskin one but it only seems to last me 1 year. I see Autogeek has a CarPro wool mitt that seems to have pretty good reviews and is only $23.
I regularly use the wool and sheepskin mitts from Detailed Image. My sheepskin one isn't a year old, but right now they're on sale at DI for $7.19. Can't beat that...
Old 03-20-14, 12:22 PM
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Got some new "scents" for the IS-F from CG, next I want the try the "stripper scent" woohoo!!!

Old 03-22-14, 04:37 AM
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^ give us a update on how those smell and last
Old 03-22-14, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Boy1109
^ give us a update on how those smell and last
curious to know as well
Old 03-22-14, 05:43 AM
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Stripper scent smells nice but does not last long... Few days tops.
Old 03-25-14, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 2ndGF
Got some new "scents" for the IS-F from CG, next I want the try the "stripper scent" woohoo!!!

Good stuff... wait did you say stripper scent?.!!!...lol
Old 03-25-14, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by badx33
Good stuff... wait did you say stripper scent?.!!!...lol
Chemical Guys Stripper Scent - Smell of Success

I use it and really like it.
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Got some new stuff for the battle against dirt…lol

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Old 03-27-14, 05:12 PM
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Oh my god u r over thinking

this detailing thing way to much! To munch product the best way
to to do this is 1 clay bar 2 buff compound 3 polish and Polish more
Using the rupes machine bigfoot it will make the job Easyer
There is not enough space to put all the knowledge in but I c u r over
Doing it! It's not about the wax! Or sealant ! If u polish the clear to it max
Any wax will look good !! Spraymaster
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Originally Posted by spraymastR
Oh my god u r over thinking

this detailing thing way to much! To munch product the best way
to to do this is 1 clay bar 2 buff compound 3 polish and Polish more
Using the rupes machine bigfoot it will make the job Easyer
There is not enough space to put all the knowledge in but I c u r over
Doing it! It's not about the wax! Or sealant ! If u polish the clear to it max
Any wax will look good !! Spraymaster
.... anyone else confused as to what this is a response to?....

You're correct, properly polished paint will look great regardless of LSP. I don't think anyone said otherwise.
Old 03-27-14, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
.... anyone else confused as to what this is a response to?....
I'm waiting for someone to translate that to English.
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()___()....lmao....
Old 03-28-14, 06:35 AM
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I think he is saying someone is pissing money away. Not sure who though
Old 03-28-14, 01:40 PM
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Official "Look What I Got Today" Detailing Thread-20140328_163216.jpg

Just bought these at autozone....was excited since i called every body shop, car paint place in my area and no one had so i get into autozone to buy a battery and what do ya know lol was super excited now cant wait to try it
Old 03-28-14, 08:19 PM
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Yup, you can usually find the 105/205 combo in many local auto parts stores.


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