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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:42 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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Tons of $$$$$$$$$ Then I can pay somebody with ALL the products to do it for me
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by leslie
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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 03:45 PM
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So what's the point of this thread?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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Hydro.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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looks like andrew is going to buy a b-day present for his wife so he
can borrow it.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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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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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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so you speedshine your ... never mind..
 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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That's a personal question.











 
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by reelsmith.
Hydro.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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another vote for Hydro.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mini44
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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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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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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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mikegs
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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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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He said our MF was included!
 
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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by MLPearson79
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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Old Jul 30, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
He said "towels"... cotton... bath towels. I know YOU wouldn't touch your paint with just any old towel !

Ahem:

Originally Posted by andrewholmes
yep all your towels ( buffing / fluffies etc ) are already there
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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HYDRO!
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MLPearson79
Ahem:



I don't see the words MICRO FIBER in there anywhere. He was talking about COTTON fluffies, obviously !
 
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Old Jul 31, 2008 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
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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