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Old 08-26-2008, 07:05 AM
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I love slick, BG, BW, Hydro, etc....

Prima is awesome! I've used Epic, BG, slick, hydro, nourish, mystique so far and I'm thoroughly impressed. I've also been WOWed by BW!!!!!

NAM is the bomb too! I've learned so much about detailing and car care and minis, etc! Thanks everyone!

BTW: I think I'm turning into an OCDetailer!!!

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Old 08-26-2008, 07:21 AM
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Welcome to the dark side ... um, I mean clean side.
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:30 AM
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Yeah - Prima rocks. Welcome to the addiction.
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:37 AM
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watch out, this hobby can suck up 1 day per weekend, if you're not careful! Your kids, will be saying "Dad, can you do something other than fuss over your car?".
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Old 08-26-2008, 11:48 AM
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Welcome to the OCD club!

One hint - if you have a spouse or SO that doesn't quite "get" the detailing obsession, make sure you keep *their* car clean as well, and they'll start to appreciate the extra effort and results.

My wife used to be very indifferent when it came to detailing. You know the type - wash it with a sponge, dry it with a beach towel, and wax it every two or three years whether it needs it or not. She also wouldn't think twice about setting her purse down on the hood or roof.

Now, she's almost as picky as I am. She can spot swirl marks (and even prior body work) from a block away, and I can see her cringe when we're out and see a car that's been shoddily "detailed".
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Old 08-26-2008, 12:21 PM
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thanks guys!! I'm ordering the polish bundle so I can really detail my girlfriends 02 explorer! I'm thinking of it as good practice for Ms. Newton!
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Old 08-26-2008, 12:41 PM
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pace yourself so you dont burn out in a month.
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Old 08-26-2008, 04:02 PM
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I just ordered the prima big bundle and some 303. I held off on the Banana gloss till i get my polisher. Cant wait to try it.
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Old 08-26-2008, 05:18 PM
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Banana Gloss is a hand application product. You don't need a polisher to get great results from BG.
Good work on the Prima Big Bundle - that will keep you busy.
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i think she meant that she's going to buy it together to save cost on
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