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      08-30-2018, 04:29 AM   #23
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I've had a good experience with Car Guys paint sealant
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      08-31-2018, 02:57 PM   #24
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hoyas490 Car looks very very clean. Try not to use the water blades. If you pick up any little rock or piece of dirt you will slide it along the paint and scratch it. I only use those blades to wipe off glass.

Get some high quality microfiber towels and use AMMO HYDRATE. Trust me, it's the best way of drying the car. You get the towel damp, spray the product onto the towel and wipe across. It dries and hydrates the paint.

https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/ammo-hydrate/

Skip to 2:00 (you do NOT need to soak the towel like that. Just put it on the hood or trunk and dab the towel a few times to get water into it)

Thanks for that tip, I had no idea about those blades. Will def just switch to using them for class only.

Have to check out Ammo. I've met Larry a few times and he seems nice - but I always kinda thought his stuff was overpriced and overhyped.

Is it really good and worth it?
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      08-31-2018, 05:27 PM   #25
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hoyas490 I've been using hydrate to dry the car for over a year. Completely safe, keeps my sealant slick as hell. I have no complaints and it's worth it
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Maguires ultimate fast finish, shit is fucking amazing, less that 1/6 the cost of equal products and you can use it on everything from glass to leather. Legit hydrophobic polymer that lasts a long ass time! I got 6 months out of mine. 11$ a can here.
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      09-05-2018, 03:40 PM   #27
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Maguires ultimate fast finish, shit is fucking amazing, less that 1/6 the cost of equal products and you can use it on everything from glass to leather. Legit hydrophobic polymer that lasts a long ass time! I got 6 months out of mine. 11$ a can here.
With no real world experience yet, after following a pro detailer on Youtube, this stuff gets rave reviews on almost all! Exterior, interior and even wheels. Can't wait to try.
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      09-06-2018, 10:19 AM   #28
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Maguires ultimate fast finish, shit is fucking amazing, less that 1/6 the cost of equal products and you can use it on everything from glass to leather. Legit hydrophobic polymer that lasts a long ass time! I got 6 months out of mine. 11$ a can here.
With no real world experience yet, after following a pro detailer on Youtube, this stuff gets rave reviews on almost all! Exterior, interior and even wheels. Can't wait to try.
I am telling you flat out.....with 20 plus years of recreational detailing on my BMW's: don't waste your money on anything at detailers domain or any of these redic places, the detailing industry is a huge scam. For 11$ you are getting a multi-use hydrophobic polymer that other companies charge for than 4x's for! I've even used this Ultimate Fast Finish on my granite countertops at home and it's fucking amazing on there too!

Literally all you need is Maguires ultimate compound, polish, wax and Fast Finnish and you will have a show car quality finish every single time. Pick a machine buffer up from harbor freight, get good pads and go to work.

Thank me later for saving hundreds on bullshit stuff.
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      09-06-2018, 11:23 AM   #29
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Looks like Ive been getting sound advice! Just got the HF polisher. Ive been using the NUfinish but can't get the gloss and shine Id like.

Which wax?
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      09-06-2018, 10:06 PM   #30
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Which wax?
If you're sticking with ProperBimmer's recommendations go with Mequiar's Ultimate paste or liquid wax - usually available at most big box auto parts places & even Walmart.
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...5B1423%5D=1423
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      09-14-2018, 04:08 PM   #31
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Car guys hybrid wax on amazon for $20 18 Oz.
I bought the 128 Oz for $40 because basic maths. Lol
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Can I still use sealant if I used the "wash and wax" products? Will it adhere?
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      09-19-2018, 07:20 AM   #33
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The point of a sealant is that you don't need wax. Wax is what I used to use before sealants were invented. If the sealant is hydrophobic why do you need to put another hydrophobic on top of it?
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I bought a bunch of wash and wax product. Would be a shame to toss out
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      09-19-2018, 01:06 PM   #35
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