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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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The paint is really WEIRD in the sun. It is sort of a dusty metallic green. Really interesting looking. Hm. It seems that it is the true colour of the car.

THis is better than carnauba paste.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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I am becomming a kenchan. its sad
nono, you're still too weak and naive to be a kenchan.


lol
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
THis is better than carnauba paste.
Ka-CHING!

Another convert.
This is easier than Scientology.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
Ka-CHING!
wait a minute... are you making comission from DP?

 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kenchan
wait a minute... are you making comission from DP?

Aren't we all?

We need shirts and signature graphics that say "Proud to be a DP shill" or something like that...
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:32 AM
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Epic lasts pretty much indefinitely if you don't open the bottle.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Yes, Epic will actually last longer than your paint - if you don't open the bottle.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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man, we are an intelligent crowd.

imaging what the 'guests' are thinking when they read these posts?
(not that we care about guests. tu casa is mi casa lol )

 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Well, it has lasted since last night.

I missed quite a few spots in the buffing area of the process. I will have to wait until Friday to wash it and then get out the white areas. I plan on hydro'ing. HOwever, I do not own a WWeave, my drying MFibre is hard to work with.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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do you need a special towel to wipe off hydro?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Nope. I think it is the most brainless of all detailing stuff. I thought Griot's SpeedShine was the most brainless, but even that needs to be wiped off windows somewhat.

I think you just need a towel that is lint, fabric softener and dirt free. I dont even see needing a microfibre towel.

Not be a NAM lemming, but the monster fluffy they sell pimps your ride. They are pretty cheap. Take forever to dry though. Been 24 hours and it still is damp :(
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Try a dryer!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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Says best to air dry!

I do whats best for my fluffs and towels nowadays. I have noticed how awesome they get without drying, even the older ones.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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I dry my monsters (and all my MF towels) in the dryer, low heat - and they're VERRRY fluffy still...
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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I dry mine on low heat - no issues. Most of my towels are about 6 mths old and still nice & soft.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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wow deja vu
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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Spooky.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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Wait ... we are
both obsessively compulsive,
both have MINIs,
both UJ fanatics,
both on NAM and
you and I have a "b", a "c", an "e", a "y", an "i" and a "m" in our screen names.
Perhaps we are twin sons of different mothers!
Do you like Lawrence Whelk too?
Do you sometimes find yourself driving with your left hand?
How about a unnatural desire to own a Unicorn or kick Vick?
And do you eat peanut butter on steak, and wear women's ... never mind.

So I think drying a Monster Fluffy in the drier on low heat is fine.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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bah. Usurpers!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
Wait ... we are
both obsessively compulsive,
both have MINIs,
both UJ fanatics,
both on NAM and
you and I have a "b", a "c", an "e", a "y", an "i" and a "m" in our screen names.
Perhaps we are twin sons of different mothers!
Do you like Lawrence Whelk too?
Do you sometimes find yourself driving with your left hand?
How about a unnatural desire to own a Unicorn or kick Vick?
And do you eat peanut butter on steak, and wear women's ... never mind.

So I think drying a Monster Fluffy in the drier on low heat is fine.


You should see my garage if you think I'm OCD... not so... just MINI obsessed... and I eat peanut butter off the unicorn while singing along to Christina Aguilera albums... but other than that, we have a few things in common... this is better than eHarmony...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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ugh... I hate the eharmony guy. Him, Stephen Hawking, and Jessica Parker.

If I had them all in one room, I would light them on fire. Yes. I have issues, but they are rational ones !

Anyways, back to detailing....

Epic looks dark in the sunlight at various angles. I have to see what it is like after a mystique wash and hydro and re-buff this Friday.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
ugh... I hate the eharmony guy. Him, Stephen Hawking, and Jessica Parker.

If I had them all in one room, I would light them on fire. Yes. I have issues, but they are rational ones !...
I think you should see a shrink.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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I will go talk to myself for a while in my basement! thanks for the tip!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
I will go talk to myself for a while in my basement! thanks for the tip!
Another great NAM quote.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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impatientimpatient:impatient impatientimpatient:impatient impatientimpatient
 
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