Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Turtle Wax T-374KTR Black Color Magic - 16 oz. Review


Was really excited to try this on my black Chrysler 300. It has some minor and not so minor scratches. I tried multiple times, following the directions to the letter, but never had any success with it - not even on the minor scratches. Get more detail about Turtle Wax T-374KTR Black Color Magic - 16 oz..

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I took a leap of faith and purchased the Zymol cleanse and carbon wax. I had no idea if these products were worth their cost compared to other cleaners and waxes, but thought they would be worth a shot.

The HD Cleanse is easy to use. I also used clay bars for really tough surface contaminants. As a comparator, I think cleanse is easier to use, but doesn't get out "baked on" contaminants as well as clay. That being said, the car surface was noticably smoother. I used the cleanse on the top surfaces prior to using the wax. When I started waxing over the car, the wax went on whisper quiet. Waxing was so easy that I tried it on side surfaces that I didn't use the cleanse, with noticable differences - noiser and more resistance.

After I was done with the cleanse and wax the car surface was smooth and the color really jumped out. I barely used much of either product, so even though they are pricy, I think I will get many applications out of both. So they do give good value despite the high up front price.Get more detail about Zymol 201 Hd Cleanse, 8.5 Ounces.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

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I purchased this today and used it on a 1995 Acura Integra with the original Milano Red paint. The car had not been polished or waxed in over 5 years, but was washed around every 2 months. The hood showed oxidation as did the spoiler but all other areas were still glossy. The vehicle has a ton of scratches and has been keyed over the years. I did not know what to expect when I used this product. I had figured the hood to be at a point of no return. I applied the product with an applicator by hand with long straight strokes. After I covered the desired area, I wiped it clean with a soft microfiber cloth. I decided to do the entire vehicle and followed up with a wax. It took me about 2 hours. I am very pleased with the product. It restored a natural lustre to the hood, bringing it to the near glossy finish on the front fenders and sides. I figure with an electrical buffer, I could have gotten even a deeper clean of the hood as I can still see some oxidation.
Some say that this product is too potent, resulting in swirls or streaks. I think this may be true on finishes that are already pretty good. In my case, the paint was already weathered and chalky, and being original paint, I think it is more durable than non-OEM paint and stands up better to polishing compounds.Get more detail about Turtle Wax T-417 18 Oz Premium Polishing Compound.

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I've used this exact product for 3 years now, after trying several similar sprays. This is the best by far. One caveat: It works beautifully on darker colors (Blue, black, etc), bringing the color ALIOVE, but on lighter colors like silver and white (I own several cars) it had little effect whatsoever. Get more detail about Turtle Wax T-413R Ultra Gloss Detailer Spray. 16 oz..

Monday, March 29, 2010

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No one in my community carries windsheild ice scrapers for sale. NO ONE!
Now I admit there isn't too much call for them in SOuthern California, but in my area, we have ice on our windows EVERY morning for months!
I was tired of using a credit card and freezing my fingers off...so I checked on Amazon!
How can you pass up $2 scrapers? I bought 2! Worth every penny!Get more detail about Hoppy 13044 10"" Ice Chisel Scraper ".

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I've had good luck with this product for multiple years on multiple vehicles. It has always made my vehicles shine and stay clean.
But, this product I ordered from Amazon did not come with the application sponge. I will contact Amazon and/or will have to come up with something.Get more detail about Dura Lube HL-DSP16-06 16oz Advanced Dura Shine Polish.

Sunday, March 28, 2010

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I found this to be the best snow remover I have ever had. I ordered the item and model pictured because I was replacing one that I had which was broken. I was sent a different model which I am not happy about.Get more detail about Hoppy 5412PBT 54" Pivoting Snowbroom.

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I have very light furniture which needed to be cleaned because of our three black dogs. I was anxious to try this product as I've had a hard time finding something gentle enough. The foam works very well but the way the attached brush works isn't as good. It left streak marks on the material which I had a hard time getting off. I tried squirting the foam separately and used another brush and it turned out great. I would buy this product again and not use the scrubber the way it is set up. I'm glad I went to Amazon to find this dry cleaner because I had been having a very hard time finding something to clean delicate upholstry with.Get more detail about Blue Coral DC22 Dri-Clean Upholstery Cleaner.

Saturday, March 27, 2010

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This is my first time using mothers tire care and the reflections products are great.Get more detail about Mothers 10324 Reflections Tire Care - 24 oz.

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Must have for spot/rapid clean-up. Great for removing pollen and dust, not effective on water spots and caked on dirt. Quality of the duster has declined over the years--plastic instead of wood/mitt a bit thinner--but still works pretty good.Get more detail about The Original California Car Duster with Plastic Handle.

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I purchased this car tint for two reasons only -
1. For privacy and reflection of sun's glare
2. For its removable and reuseable feature
However, I did not receive the reuseable tint. Based on reading the installation instructions, what I got was normal car tint, which is applied normal as any other car tint. So, I got the wrong item that I purchased.
Can someone confirm that this tint is static-cling and actually reuseable and removable? This is certainly distasteful.Get more detail about Professional Tint Film - Level 5000/5% VLT.

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Very thick and they absorb a ton. I also like the stitching on the edges.Get more detail about Meguiar's X2050 Soft Buff Terry Towels - Pack of 3.

Friday, March 26, 2010

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A friend gave me a bottle of it, I used it and was very pleased. I ordered several bottles of the product and was told, after I had not received in quite a while, that the company was out of the product and they could not tell me where I could purchase it.Get more detail about Simoniz 17108 Liquid Diamond Motorized Spray Polish (32-Ounces).

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Easy on and easy off, no kidding. You might hesitate because it is a cleaner wax and maybe not easy to work with. Nothing further from the truth. I did my truck and I did the hood of my gf's 2001 Intrepid. I was curious to see how it'd work on paint that old. Well, it went on just as easy and came off just as easy too!

Not only that, on the rest of her car you can see the leaves in the reflection of the paint but on the hood where I used PC you can see that they are green leaves. hehe. I'm gonna do a coat of Liquid Glass LG100 Polish 16 oz. on her car too.

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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After being recommended Apple Care products, I finally picked up some for myself and now I see what all the fuss is about. Simply the BEST product available for all your finer leather goods, especially bags and shoes. Protects the bag's leather by diminishing scratches, scuffs and water marks. Buffs away minor scuffs & scratches. Protects the corners and edges of your bags. Will not lift the color or fade. Restores shine and keeps the leather soft & supple. As long as you use this product regularly (1-2x/month), your bag should remain looking brand new!! If you own designer bags, I highly recommend Apple Care products!Get more detail about Apple Brand - Leather Conditioner Care 4 Fl. Oz..

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I used this as the 2nd to last step to clean up my fogged up headlights and it worked great. I should have bought the lower grade unigrits, too, next time. Get more detail about Unigrit Finishing Paper - 3000 Grit.

Monday, March 22, 2010

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the brake dust shield works well. i haven't seen LESS brake dust so far, but when i wash the wheels the dust comes off A LOT easier than before. very little to no scrubbing, it just wipes right off. i think i read some place there's some sort of magnetic charge or bond that's formed that keeps the brake dust from attaching too deeply/firmly to the wheel, hence the easy wipe off. my guess is my wheels will look nice longer over time if i keep using this stuff. doesn't hurt that it's eco friendly, non-toxic, etc....Get more detail about Green Earth Technologies 01201 Brake Dust Shield 22 oz.

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Does it say something that I've used NuVinyl for 25-30 years on ten of my cars, not to mention those of friends and relatives?

Short version: Great leather smell - whether or not your car has leather. No slippery AmorAll residue and, frankly, it lasts longer.Get more detail about Nu Vinyl Protectant.

Sunday, March 21, 2010

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Strong solvent smell, just OK shine. Better than Mother's Reflections (much easier to remove), but there are still much better spray waxes out there.Get more detail about Turtle Wax T-136R Express Shine Spray Car Wax. 16 oz..

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A simple product, but somehow they feel especially good at doing what they were designed to do. The density of the material provides just enough flexing to accommodate irregular shapes while still being firm enough to support the sandpaper for effective sanding.Get more detail about Style-Line Corporation 0701 Soft-Sander.

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I have never seen a car polish product with this kind of fantastic result.
The process is extremely easy. Just make sure your vehicle is as clean as you can possibly get it, then apply the product according to the manufacture's instructions. It is VERY easy to do. I first used it on my wife's 97 Lexus.
It looks better than new, I kid you not. It has been several weeks and I still can't get over the shine. You have to try this product ! I am not affiliated with this company in any way other than being a very satisfied customer.Get more detail about Klasse Kit.

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This is a very good leather cleaner. I use it on my car seats and my leather Hancock & Moore recliners and couch. Hard to find but Amazon shipped quickly with no problems.Get more detail about Cyclo Industries Tanners Preserve Cleaner 65864.

Saturday, March 20, 2010

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My windshield was clean and my car is new (first Winter in my new Scion xD). I ran out of the $1 spritz can of no-fog I bought last year in the check out lane of my local grocery...so I went in search of a replacement. I picked these because I thought it was a name I could trust.

WRONG! I used one and it left streaks all over my windshield and the side windows. I tried another; same result. I worked over the windows until I could see through them...but the fogging was not diminished...it was WORSE.

This is a useless product no matter the price. I am headed back to the check out lane to see if I can find that little blue can--when I do, I'll let you know what it is.Get more detail about Rain-X 5077368 Glass Cleaner with Anti-Fog Wipes.

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Reliable product, works just as described. I used it along with some bronze wool to clean the stainless steel exhaust tips on my car. Turned out great!Get more detail about Blue Magic 400 7oz Metal Polish Cream.

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All three products are better than competitors' products. The price is the best factor especially as a kit. A kit will last a long time if the products are used for one/two cars in the household.Get more detail about Meguiar's Dry and Shine Kit.

Friday, March 19, 2010

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and I can say, without any doubt, that Meguiars Cleaner Wax is the BEST car wax I have ever used.

It won't make a scratch even if you try, cleans paint as a charm, leaves a really beautiful deep color.

I used it on a brand new crimson red BMW that was very poor waxed by the dealer in Colombia during preparation for delivery (yes, I know, I should have gone to the dealer and let him know hell, but you know, if you want something to be done well...)

Anyway, the results were FANTASTIC. It cleaned away the old wax and left a gorgeous deep red color.

This wax is very, very easy to work with and and small quantity will do for all your car. You just:

-apply ( I recommend using a white microfiber cloth so you can see all the dirt the wax removes. And yes, it is dirt, no paint)

-wait 3 to 5 minutes

-remove with a claen microfiber cloth. It is very, very easy to remove. I could not believe my eyes.

In short: this is THE BEST car wax I have ever used.Get more detail about Meguiar's A1216 Car Cleaner/Liquid Wax. 16 oz..

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After breeding and showing Quarterhorses for over 25 years, I have found this to be the best product for cleaning and conditioning leather, i.e. saddles and bridles, etc. I also have used it on my leather chairs and sofas for most of that period. It is the best product for that purpose. I tried many other products over the years but I have always returned to this one for the best and consistent results. Get more detail about Lexol 1415 nF Neatsfoot Leather Dressing Spray 16.9 ox. (500mL).

Thursday, March 18, 2010

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I give this product a 3 star because it's not true that would make swirl marks go away. Beware of this, swirl marks still can be seen, even if you apply it by hand or machine. The good thing, it's that it does give a brilliant shine, a wet look-like new.Get more detail about Meguiar's M8232 Swirl Free Polish - 32 oz..

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I have a pop-up camper that I was trying to remove the pinstripes with. The packaging says not to exceed 4000 RPMs and do not use with standard non-geared die grinder. I used an electric drill and it worked fine. When I first used it, it was smearing the the pinstripe dust making a mess. I then powerwashed as much of the pinstripes off as possible, which helped a lot. I used a wheel per side. I had pretty thin paint so it did wear down the paint, but I am repainting so that isn't an issue. Great for removing stubborn glue or adhesives too. It does make a mess because the eraser dust goes everywhere. I ordered from ReStockIt and it got here in 2 days. Get more detail about Pinstripe Removal Pad - 3-1/2In 5/16-24 Thread.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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Does a nice job but the switch is too close to the holding position so I have a tendency to keep switching it off in use. Also the low speed is useless as far as I can tell, see no use for the slower speed. Does a good job though.Get more detail about Wilton 99512 Waxmaster 2-Speed 10-Inch Random Orbit Waxer/Polisher.

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I'm one of those engineer types that actually has done experiments on various cars trying out a handful of waxes and polishes on different sections of the hood and trunk to see which lasts longest. Any wax will wear out after repeated washings but they do age differently. There are three things P21S has over the competition, it contains zero abrasives so to get an incredibly smooth and shiny surface you need to prep the finish with a clay bar (to remove surface contaminants like tar and pine sap) and polish that contains no waxes or silicones of its own (water based Menzerna 106FF 2500 grit polish is probably the best for this as it's residue just washes off with a damp cloth(to remove scratches.) Seccondly, P21S does NOT leave white residue on plastic or within seams and thirdly, it does not leave smeary fingerprints when you glide your hands across it to admire how smooth it feels. Try that with Meguires! Consumer's Union gave P21S a middling score because they said it doesn't clean the paint. Well duh! It isn't supposed to. It's a pure wax and that is the beauty of it. Wipe on, wait a minute, and wipe off. No rubbing, no buffing, no brushing into the cracks, no fingerprints. Just a deep and smooth long lasting shine!Get more detail about P21S Concours Carnauba Wax.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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My car is dark red and this wax makes the color look deeper and richer. Make sure you use the product at 15C and over to have best results. Mostly with the stick. Easy to apply and very easy to polish. Love it!
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This is my first stone polisher,so I can't tell the difference between this one and one professional(Flex,Makita etc).Most important is IT DOES the job and I'm pleased for the money I paid and the results.There is another similar product Robo something the switch is on the back instead on the front side but same thing.It doesnt even tell where is made(Italian name),but smells like China machine oil.I was able to insert a 1/4 tubing attached to a fontain pump which gives you more moving flexability.
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Sunday, March 14, 2010

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I love this stuff. I use it on both cars and my motorcylce once a year. It leaves them looking great. It looks so great you will think you don't need was, but follow up with a wax (stage 2) and you are set.Get more detail about Mothers 08616 PowerPolish - 16 oz.

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I've ordered several of these as the grits are not locally available. All are are as shown. A good source if you can't get it at your neighborhood store.Get more detail about 3M Imperial Wetordry Sheet, 9 in x 11 in, Grade 2000, Pack of 5 Sheets.

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This was my first time tinting a window and it went well. The Gila tint worked as advertised using a tool kit purchased through Amazon. I tinted a truck shell with all flat glass which made it easy. Don't try it with hot glass or wind as the tint will stick together and cause problems. Otherwise take your time and go to Youtube for lots of good tips.Get more detail about Gila USS42 24""X6.5'-5% Ultra Black ".

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Meguiar's W9006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Finishing Pad Review


Works as advertised. Used with porter cable buffer. Cleaned with all natural dish washing soapGet more detail about Meguiar's W9006 6.5-Inch Soft Buff Foam Finishing Pad.

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I bought this based on the reviews here. It's not as good as I was led to believe, certainly not as good as a quality yellow carnuba paste wax.

It goes on Ok, with a small bit of effort. Letting it dry and then taking it off is the same, easy but with a slight bit of effort. My main disappointment was in the result. It has less shine than a good quality carnuba wax and additional coats don't improve the result. I don't intend to continue using it.

Carnuba wax, on the other hand, goes on easy and smoothly, even on vinyl trim, doesn't have to dry (you wipe it off as soon as you put it on), buffs to a bright shine, and multiple coats only make it better.

My advice: If you want a wax that goes on easily, comes off easily and lasts several months, use a good quality carnuba wax, one that doesn't dry to a haze. I recommend the yellow paste wax from AutoSport (I've used it myself) but I'm sure there are others.
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I have been using this product since 2004. I used to use this by hand until they came out with the mother's powerball. What a difference in time saved using the powerball. Using both of these products keeps your chrome looking like new. I highly recommend using them both.Get more detail about Mothers 05208 Chrome Polish - 8 oz.

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This is still the best wax on the market. It's strong, easy to apply, and gentle on the paint. People in the know use zymol with good reason.Get more detail about Zymol Carbon Wax with Applicator 3 Pack.

Friday, March 12, 2010

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

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It does what it is supposed to do but there is nothing else to say.Get more detail about Camco 57061 RV White Pop-A-Bag.

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Very thoughtful and cleaver design. Very heavy duty. The little problem is that as you clean the windshield the brass blades freeze. As they freeze the ice and frost that you are trying to remove attaches to the blades. This quickly reduces the efficiency of the scraper to where you are busting your chops to clear one swath of windshield. You have to stop and wipe the blades clean over and over again. In the end it is less efficient than the cheap plastic scraper I have had for years. Oh, well let the buyer beware.Get more detail about Ice Master Multi-Blade Ice Scraper- 2 pack.