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08-21-2008, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Toledo, Ohio
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Yikes - What have I done...
This morning it was time for weekly wash and was I ever surprised. Last week the Cooper got two coats of Epic and now the water no longer beads up. As I rinsed, the water got up an ran off, it wasn't on the car long enough to bead. The easiest dry job I ever did, hardly anything to dry off.
The Prima products never cease to amaze me.
P.S. For Sale: California Jelly Blade - only used once on the glass. Cheap
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MCS-BRG/W-Racing Stripes-Handling Package-DSC
Run Flats-GPS-Double Moonroof-All Leather
Heated Seats-Harman/Kardon
Last edited by Frank in Toledo : 08-21-2008 at 10:23 AM.
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08-21-2008, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Eldersburg, Maryland
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I have a jelly blade I never use, too. I just sheet the water off when I'm done washing, spritz with Hydro, dry with waffle weave, and presto, beautiful paint. 
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08-21-2008, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Norwalk, CT
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what is jelly blade? 
look liek i need ot get PRIMA products 
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08-21-2008, 06:19 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ngweibing
what is jelly blade?
look liek i need ot get PRIMA products |
Jelly Blade, aka California Jelly Blade is a detailing tool used to help dry your car. It's a long, thin, plastic blade that you drag across the surface of the car to pull the beads of water off.
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08-21-2008, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Hollywood FL
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
I have a jelly blade I never use, too. I just sheet the water off when I'm done washing, spritz with Hydro, dry with waffle weave, and presto, beautiful paint. |
quick question..what is the difference when applying hydro wet or dry? does it shine the same?
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PERF. MODS: JCW CAI, RMW SHORTY HEADER, RMW CAM, 19' SWAY BAR, 15% PULLEY, MILLTEK EXHAUST.
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08-21-2008, 06:18 PM
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6th Gear
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
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quick question..what is the difference when applying hydro wet or dry? does it shine the same?
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I've never noticed any difference in the shine. It's just easier to use on a wet car, IMO. If you do it on a dry car, I would recommend you do one panel at a time. Spray, wipe. On a wet car, spray the entire car and then dry as you normally would.
Since you're going to wash your car once a week and Hydro lasts about two weeks, you shouldn't need to use it on a dry car, right ?? 
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08-21-2008, 07:27 PM
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Hydro is concentrated--using it on a dry car just means you use more product-on a wet car it spreads easily and goes further. It's your choice. I use it both wet and dry depending on the situation.
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quick question..what is the difference when applying hydro wet or dry? does it shine the same?
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2005 Jet Black/JB Cooper S | RMW tune (222.1whp/197.8tq) (202.1/183.4) | RMW Shrty Hdr | RMW Cam | Helix 17% | JCW 380s | DT BPV |TCE Wilwd 12.2 BBK | Invidia Exh | Alta Int | Powerflx | Cross Coils | Nitto NG | Adj Ctrl Arms & End Lnks | Gadgets | Alta OCC | Craven Speed | Hella TC400 TPMS | Cust paint inside/out
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08-23-2008, 02:23 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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After the wash or as a great Quick Detailer between washes, Hydro works great.
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08-25-2008, 04:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Nor-Cal
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Jelly blade works well, I have one.
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08-25-2008, 06:22 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
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Here is how I Hydro/dry our MINIs. I sheet water on to rinse, then spritz lightly with Hydro over the whole car, then wipe most of the water off with a waffle weave, then buff the car with a Monster fluffy.
Mark
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08-26-2008, 11:12 AM
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3rd Gear
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
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I ordered my Hydro yesterday..... can't wait.
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