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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Doesn't everybody

Wheels, clay the wheels for those who can't figure out what the senile guy means.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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long day?

im still working... coming up to 13hrs now. lol well, breaks in between.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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Combination of long day and the meds! Always blame it on the meds!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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you sound like chows... except he is usually deprived of vitamins.


 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by cadfael_tex
Also, Octane guy has a video on youtube (sorry don't have the link) that details the two bucket wash method that is really excellent.
I've tried searching on YouTube and on NAM for this video, but I'm not having any luck finding it. Does anyone have a link for it?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Try www.showcardetailing.com which is OctaneGuy's site.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:22 PM
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Sorry, don't have the link and I've never found it through his site but if you email or PM Octaneguy then he'd probably send you the link.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 12:32 PM
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If you go to Google Video and search ShowCarDetailing.com you will easily find it.

Here is the link
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=0

Just a note, this video is being reshot to cover some new techniques.

I decided to make a new dedicated thread to make searching easier
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...08#post1744408
 

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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Any tips for those of us without access to a hose ?
 
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Old Sep 11, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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I know I've read on here that some people use the sprayer at the coin-op. Might see if any NAM members in your area have a hose too
 
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Old Sep 12, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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if you only have access to a carwash, i would run it through the wash
and wipe down using Hydro and waffle weave towel.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ex-Pat Brit
Any tips for those of us without access to a hose ?
Originally Posted by cadfael_tex
I know I've read on here that some people use the sprayer at the coin-op.
If you have access to a coin-op car wash place, then go there but bring your bucket(s), soap and mitts with you. As long as there's not a line, no one will mind if you use the coin-op bay for the location and access to water/hose.

You are not alone in your situation and I know many who use the coin-op places in this way. In fact, when I think about it, maybe it's better than having your own hose... all the water runoff, etc is left at the coin-op place!

-Heather
 
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Old Sep 13, 2007 | 03:13 PM
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I did it at home today, 4 buckets of water, 1 for the wheels 3 for the car, about 2 1/2 hours. 3 actual buckets and lots om mf towels
A hose would be nice
 
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