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Old 01-09-2012   #61
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Waxed my car with Turtle Wax the other day, took quite a while with a two man team. Looks wayyyy clean though and super reflective


Anyone know any tips on how to get rid of some dry stuck wax in between tight spots?

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Old 01-09-2012   #62
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I use a tool designed just for that. It's a rubber tip pencil like tool from "O'Reiley's"
auto parts store.

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Old 01-09-2012   #63
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Cue tip.

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Old 01-09-2012   #64
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Q-tip or compressed air.

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Old 01-26-2012   #65
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How often should you wax your car?

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It depends on where you live,where the car is parked(garage,sappy tree,etc),color, and how much the elements affect it.Average,a good wax every three months will keep her new for life.

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Just to throw my hat in the ring, I have probably used every wax produced and I have finally found the one that I will never stop using, it is called Auto Glym in one word UNBELiEVABLE

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Just to throw my hat in the ring, I have probably used every wax produced and I have finally found the one that I will never stop using, it is called Auto Glym in one word UNBELiEVABLE
Where did you find that stuff?
Don't think ive ever heard of it.

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Where did you find that stuff?
Don't think ive ever heard of it.
I live in Vancouver but I wouldn't think it's available in Canada only, it's made in the UK. I guess google it and hopefully you will be able to get it locally or order it. You will not be disappointed.

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Ok, I looked up auto glym on line and found numerous applications.
Like, polish, cleaner, protectant. What was your process?

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Ok, I looked up auto glym on line and found numerous applications.
Like, polish, cleaner, protectant. What was your process?
Well Iam a fan of all there products so I use the bodywork shampoo conditioner, then to wax I use Super resin polish, and if I have still have energy followed by extra gloss protection.

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If you do end up buying this product, let me know what you think.

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I used meguiars ultimate compound, swirl-x, and their cleaner wax and it came out super smooth with a mirror like reflection. no webs, nothing!!

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I used meguiars ultimate compound, swirl-x, and their cleaner wax and it came out super smooth with a mirror like reflection. no webs, nothing!!
I tend to like Meguiars,as they have a full range of products.Have you tried the clay blocking kit?

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I tend to like Meguiars,as they have a full range of products.Have you tried the clay blocking kit?
Yes! That stuff works amazingly. I clay the car every three months. I always use the quick detailer after a carwash. Wax with the cleaner wax once a month. Meguiars is pretty much all I use. It keeps the black on the car looking like it was just painted.

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