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Old 07-29-2008, 02:42 PM
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if you could only have one....

ok it sounds like a simple question "if you could only have one detailing item" what would it be? (we wil assume that the car is washed and dried so soap water bucket towel is not included on the list and you have an unlimited supply of these ) REMEMBER ONLY 1 so in other words everyone who will say i want a PC polisher doesnt get to have any polish to use with it while those who say Amigo have all the towels they need to do it by hand. It can be anything from an item to help detail ( Q-tips ) to a product (fav wax )

I will start this off with megs number 30 rubber and vinyl cleaner. I figure with enough soap and water and elbow grease i can at least get it to look clean and then MAKE IT BLACK

waiting to hear what the other popular choices are
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hmmm...people look but no reply.....must have been CR and couldnt live with just one item
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That's like telling CR&PW&JB that he can only have one MINI!

If I said that I'd want Hydro.. would that include waffle weaves? Or would I just be able to squirt Hydro but not rub it in? Cuz then I'd want waffle weaves too.. and my Monster Fluffies.. and.. my Starfish mitts.. and dammit! I don't wanna play this game. I need EVERYTHING!
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I guess the one thing I would have on hand is the Paradise Super Bundle from Detailers Paradise
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Tons of $$$$$$$$$ Then I can pay somebody with ALL the products to do it for me
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That's like telling CR&PW&JB that he can only have one MINI!

If I said that I'd want Hydro.. would that include waffle weaves? Or would I just be able to squirt Hydro but not rub it in? Cuz then I'd want waffle weaves too.. and my Monster Fluffies.. and.. my Starfish mitts.. and dammit! I don't wanna play this game. I need EVERYTHING!
yep all your towels ( buffing / fluffies etc ) are already there
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I really think I would go with Banana Gloss. Cleans, protects, polymer with carnuaba and you can use it on your trim too. Almost the perfect wax. In fact I just got done using some on the MINI in the hot sun on hot paint - perfect!
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So what's the point of this thread?
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Andrew... this is the first time I've opened this thread. Wasn't me peeking and running !

And leslie...

Anyway, one item ??? Can I pick my detailing cabinet ? It's one item !!

Okay, my most beloved detailing item is my PC but if I can only have one, it would be Speed Shine. Keeps the paint looking gorgeous and has enough wax in it to protect the paint.

What would I wipe it off with you ask ? My boxer shorts... they're microfiber!!
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so you speedshine your ... never mind..
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That's a personal question.











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Sorry I need two. Hydro and 303 has kept it looking great for months. If you make me say one 303 aerospace I guess. Bad crowd to ask we're all OCD with garages full of stuff.
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Sorry I need two. Hydro and 303 has kept it looking great for months. If you make me say one 303 aerospace I guess. Bad crowd to ask we're all OCD with garages full of stuff.

thats exactly why i thought it would be interesting to ask
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Have to be Hydro. We can use it as a QD, protect, a bit of filling...gotta love that orange potion.
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Have to be Hydro. We can use it as a QD, protect, a bit of filling...gotta love that orange potion.
Orange ? You need a nose calibration. That stuff smells like PEACHES !!

And btw, all you Hydro users... what are YOU using to dry it off ? You're only allowed ONE detailing item. You surely can't let it air dry !
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He said our MF was included!
He said "towels"... cotton... bath towels. I know YOU wouldn't touch your paint with just any old towel !

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He said "towels"... cotton... bath towels. I know YOU wouldn't touch your paint with just any old towel !

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I don't see the words MICRO FIBER in there anywhere. He was talking about COTTON fluffies, obviously !
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I don't see the words MICRO FIBER in there anywhere. He was talking about COTTON fluffies, obviously !
What are MFs made from if not cotton?
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