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*Official* Ask A Detailer Thread

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by mShu7, May 12, 2008.

  1. Oct 8, 2013 at 2:44 PM
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    95SLE

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    I am not a fan of RainX.

    The products listed above really work well and will do what you want them to do,
     
  2. Oct 8, 2013 at 3:30 PM
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    Steel wool works wonders. Search it on here. I did a write up.
     
  3. Oct 8, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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    [​IMG]
     
  4. Oct 8, 2013 at 3:46 PM
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    Search my threads. Glass write ups in there along with steel wool :)
     
  5. Oct 8, 2013 at 4:02 PM
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    don't tell me what to do

    oh....and:
     
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  6. Oct 8, 2013 at 4:08 PM
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    Don't ask questions if you don't want answers and banter.
     
  7. Oct 8, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    screw you, lady

    i didn't ask any questions
     
  8. Oct 9, 2013 at 3:04 AM
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    95SLE

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    Please flush the toilet before leaving the thread. ;)
     
  9. Oct 9, 2013 at 6:34 AM
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    it's all your fault Tom :D
     
  10. Oct 9, 2013 at 12:20 PM
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    What's the best thing to put on the black plastic part of the front bumper?
     
  11. Oct 9, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    Just trying to help a TW member out. The cost difference between RainX and the products I listed is not that great. The performance between the two products is like night and day. ;)
     
  12. Oct 9, 2013 at 3:27 PM
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    Is it greying up on you?

    Black WOW works but it is rather expensive. A little goes a long way.
     
  13. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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  14. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:22 PM
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    I clean with Invisible Glass or Sprayway and seal with Aquapel. The Aquapel treatment last 5-6 months in my experience. Above 30mph their is no need for wipers.
     
  15. Oct 9, 2013 at 7:40 PM
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    Nice...Just watched some videos on youtube on Aquapel. Pretty cool! Thanks:D
     
  16. Oct 10, 2013 at 9:14 AM
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  17. Oct 27, 2013 at 5:39 PM
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    I have a bent up bumper.
    I would like my truck to be white, it came from the factory the very rare silver gray. Do you recomend a place to get it painted?
     
  18. Oct 27, 2013 at 6:32 PM
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    169.254.255.201

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    You are talking some serious dough.. $1500+ for quality job.
    Is it worth it to you?

    You have probably already thrown this idea out, but plastidip is a decent option... It doesn't look anything like true paint, but it could be white..
     
  19. Oct 28, 2013 at 3:34 AM
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    I would think $1500 is a low end paint job. Changing colors involves a lot of work and time for prep. I would say the price would be closer to $4000 or $5000.

    Cam any guys that work in a paint shop chime in?
     
  20. Oct 28, 2013 at 10:33 AM
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    I have a bent up bumper.
    It's worth it to me. Ive had it 8 years last truck for me to ever buy. Thanks.
     

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