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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:13 PM
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About to Place a DP Order - What am I missing?

Here's what I have in my cart. With the NAM callender discount, I'm saving over $40!

1. PC and Pad Bundle (Free Shipping )
2. Paradise Monster Fluffly 3 pack
3. Waffle weave drying towel
4. Prima Epic
5. Prima Swirl
6. Prima Amigo

The total comes to $236.05 shipped.

What am I missing?! I don't need nero. I have my own little cocktail that I use.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:18 PM
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Do you have clay?
Do you have quick detailer?
Do you have glass cleaner?
Do you want Hydro?
Do you have wheel cleaner/protector?

So cool about the discount!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Yes, I have QD and clay. I have the Meg's kit. Glass cleaner, I'm happy with windex, although I know Clarity is one billion times better. Hydro, I'm really thinking about it. People just rav about it, but I'm almost afraid I'll become addicted to it. Its a little pricey, but I know its worth it. By origonal budget was only $150 to begin with. (I'm still in highschool after all ) Maybe I'll get some hydro after I do my first polish with Swirl, Amigo, and Epic. As for the wheels, I'll buy that locally.

Thanks for the Hydro reminder!

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Do you have clay?
Do you have quick detailer?
Do you have glass cleaner?
Do you want Hydro?
Do you have wheel cleaner/protector?

So cool about the discount!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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Make sure you have them substitute a black or white pad for the yellow one - you won't need yellow if Swirl is the strongest thing you're using IMHO. But you can always use another black or white pad (white probably would be my choice) - White works well with MF bonnets for wax removal if you choose to do that.

Also - the Platinum towels seem to work better for wax removal than the monster fluffies (which are the ULTIMATE QD towels). But this is a nit.

And I'd get a two-pack of the waffles if I were you - I just bought some more because sometimes one isn't enough - or I need to dry again but I haven't washed my dirty towels yet... or you drop your towel in the middle of drying (argh).

And you might as well get a gallon of Slick...

And you might as well get me a pack of Monster Fluffies while you're at it...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:26 PM
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Ah - we simulposted.

When I was in high school I was washing my car with a sponge...

In fact, I was doing that 6 months ago...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Go to the nam store and order a calander before you do anything
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:37 PM
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He already has a calendar. He mentioned he's saving over $40! Good for him!

But yeah, I think you're covered! I like the idea of not getting a yellow, but rather an extra black or white pad...
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
And I'd get a two-pack of the waffles if I were you - I just bought some more because sometimes one isn't enough - or I need to dry again but I haven't washed my dirty towels yet... or you drop your towel in the middle of drying (argh).
I agree. One waffle weave isn't really enough to dry off the MINI... with two, you don't have to wring out the towel to finish off.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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DITCH the Windex !!

Spend the money on Clarity and the Window Cleaning Cloth... you'll get hundreds of uses out of even the small bottle (I buy it by the gallon) and it will be WELL worth the money.

Difference is night and day.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Yup, another 15% discount. It will more than pay for the cost of the calendar!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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where's the gallon of Hydro?



hey, if you wanna help your sponsors,
dont use the code.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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I'm happy that I got the case for the PC. It is very rugged and roomy enough for a couple of pads and mounting plates. Also I really recommend the 4" pads (black and white) with the small mounting plate. You would be amazed at how handy it is to have the smaller pad for the pillars, around the boot, the bonnet valleys and bumper areas.
Given your High School status however, send it all back and spend it on your date.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
DITCH the Windex !!

Spend the money on Clarity and the Window Cleaning Cloth... you'll get hundreds of uses out of even the small bottle (I buy it by the gallon) and it will be WELL worth the money.

Difference is night and day.
Uh Yeah +1 Windex, sheesh

Last Saturday I carried my Clarity next door for my neighbor to try after I gave him my "this stuff is better than sex schpeel" He has a truck & an older Camry. After he got thru doing the auto windows he proceeded to wash every glass surface in his house. He brought me my Clarity back (after using almost 1/2 of a bottle ) & told me to order him a Clarity bundle plus a whole gallon. I offered to split a gallon w/him but he said NOPE he wanted a whole GAL for himself.
Does anybody know if DP pays commissions
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:19 PM
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Does anybody know if DP pays commissions
I already tried to go down that road with Heather... it was a dead end road. I didn't even want money. I asked to be compensated with Monster Fluffies. I know what you're thinking.... might as well have asked for gold bars.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
I already tried to go down that road with Heather... it was a dead end road. I didn't even want money. I asked to be compensated with Monster Fluffies. I know what you're thinking.... might as well have asked for gold bars.
Sheesh I'm out 1/2 a bottle of Clarity. J/K my neighbor said he would give me a refill from his shiney new GAL but still I have managed to convert o non-OCD detailer to Clarity...
that should at least be worth a monster fluffy or a 1/2 a bar of bullion
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:37 PM
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Well, you all are at it again!!!

I'm adding a Gallon of Hydro and a Gallon of Clairity to my order. *Shakes Fist*

Haha jkjk Thanks everyone for the advice! I really appreciate it!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Oh, and the PC case. Thanks MiniMaybee
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by qwertmonkey
I'm adding a Gallon of Hydro and a Gallon of Clairity to my order. *Shakes Fist*
Ohhhh be sure to get the MF glass cloth. I think it is part of the key to Clarity working so well. For the moolah you may as well get the Clarity bundle & then the GAL for refills
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Why don't we just make this easier on all of us. Give us your credit card info and go watch some tv. We'll take care of everything for you.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Oh yeah do you have a good wash mitt & carsoap?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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Teresa, do you use the Mystique carwash soap ? I just ordered a gallon and I'm hoping I won't be disappointed. I never paid that much for soap of any kind in my whole life. Of course, since I fell deeply in love with my MINI, I've been spending a lot more money on lots of things than I ever did in my whole life.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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CR/PW, I use Smart Carwash on my Mini. I'm always bragging & raving about it but i think I am the only one who uses it. It's really amazing stuff. It feels so sudsy I swear I feel like I am rubbing baby oil on the Mini instead of washing (hard to explain & I tend to get carried away w/how much I love the stuff ) It makes my finish shine like I have just QD'd it so I never use QD. The price for a bottle is about the same as Mystique but the directions say to only use 1oz of Smart while Mystique says to use 2oz so that kinda makes Mystique twice as expensive. I am gonna try Mystique one day but I am really really in luv with the Smart
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
Ohhhh be sure to get the MF glass cloth. I think it is part of the key to Clarity working so well. For the moolah you may as well get the Clarity bundle & then the GAL for refills
Done.

Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
Why don't we just make this easier on all of us. Give us your credit card info and go watch some tv. We'll take care of everything for you.
Nice idea, but I'll pass. hhaahah

Originally Posted by bamatt
Oh yeah do you have a good wash mitt & carsoap?
Nope, thanks for reminding me! I added the thumb-less sheepskin washmit. I already have a shampoo that I'm happy with.


Again, thank you all for your input!
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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If you really wanted to get me a gift certificate, I'll PM you my address.

YD
 
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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One more thing.... Do you have something to treat your dash & other interior bits with like Nero or 303 Aerospace
Ok I think I'm done now
 
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