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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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I'm starting to suspect that ken owns some Swiss trust that itself owns some corporation in the Caymans that happens to hold the patent on whatever the secret ingredient in Hydro is - and that Nick and Heather don't even know it - and that he's getting a quarter outta every bottle...

That's my theory, and I'm sticking with it....

ken can prove me wrong by giving me his swiss bank account numbers...
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 02:48 PM
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Hmm you may have something there.....
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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I've got a Hydro question - I have a feeling I know the answer.

It sounds like its no problem to put Hydro over your vinyl stripes and other graphics, unlike conventional waxes. With the drying process I'm not sure how you would ever keep it off them. So am I correct?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lava
I've got a Hydro question - I have a feeling I know the answer.

It sounds like its no problem to put Hydro over your vinyl stripes and other graphics, unlike conventional waxes. With the drying process I'm not sure how you would ever keep it off them. So am I correct?
Yep. No worries. I do it all the time.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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blimey- that is an interesting theory... but real name is Kilroy.

huh(?)
 
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Old Apr 29, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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so it's thunder and raining now... my commuters that were washed
yesterday are now douced in rain. do i care? nope. why? cause
i only spent 15min on the car wash with Hydro.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 02:44 PM
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My Prima products arrived, but I need to wait until Memorial Day weekend for my first two layers of Epic. I was in two fender benders and had to replace the front and rear bumpers as well as the bonnet.....no chemicals for eight weeks. However, I did apply a layer of Slick on the unpainted areas over my layers of Zaino and the shine appears to be a bit deeper and certainly, smoother. I also used Nero on the interior vinyl, wheel arches, etc. and the tires. I like what I see.

Also, when I get to the Epic should I first wash with Dawn to get rid of the existing layers as Zaino recommends, or can I use Mystique?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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herby- try some Griot's Paint Prep to remove old wax. just do a 50/50.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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Just for you ken... I Hydro'd my MINI purse that I carry to the dragon. It is made from a car tag & chrome hub covers. It needed a good cleaning so I Hydro'd it & it looks shiney & new
 

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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
Just for you ken... I Hydro'd my MINI purse that I carry to the dragon. It is made from a car tag & chrome hub covers. It needed a good cleaning so I Hydro'd it & it looks shiney & new
lovely, please post picts. <= my teeth are whit0r.

i hydro'ed my red trash cans a few months back and they still look
super deep and wet.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Unfortunately the purse really doesn't photograph well so the pic doesn't do it justice
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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That's AWESOME!

Too bad I'm not a chick.

Or AM I????
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by BlimeyCabrio
That's AWESOME!

Too bad I'm not a chick.

Or AM I????
Another revelation in Detailing 101...
 
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Old Apr 30, 2007 | 06:07 PM
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very nice!!!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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so, you can put Hydro over Zaino, but then can you put Zaino on over a car that has been Hydro'd?
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
Unfortunately the purse really doesn't photograph well so the pic doesn't do it justice
Teresa, My fiance has several purses in that style... New England Patriots purse and a couple others. She saw this pic and LOVES it. Can you tell me where you got that ??

THANKS !!
 

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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:09 PM
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Go Pats!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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^

And Eagles !!
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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ahem, umberto- we're still waiting for that pict of your hot girl.
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
Teresa, My fiance has several purses in that style... New England Patriots purse and a couple others. She saw this pic and LOVES it. Can you tell me where you got that ??

THANKS !!
For 2 years I had a website & sold cigar box purses as DumBlonde Creations. The lady that makes these tag purses by Littlearth stumbled upon my website & emailed me wanting to trade one of mine for one of hers so I got this purse made from the actual car tag off my old car in the swap


Later on I ordered a plain British Flag purse from her & I put MINI emblem & the Swarovski crystals on it myself to save moolah to make my MINI purse. Her purses are pricey but they are very well made. She does state tags, collegiate & pro tags, & also you can mail her a tag & have it done. If you can swing it I recommend getting the version with the crystals on them (the ones with "flair" in the name), they run $100 more but she uses Swarovski crystals & man they are stunning It's hard to get a good pic that shows how much all the crystals sparkle.
 

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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
For 2 years I had a website & sold cigar box purses as DumBlonde Creations. The lady that makes these tag purses by Littlearth stumbled upon my website & emailed me wanting to trade one of mine for one of hers so I got this purse made from the actual car tag off my old car in the swap


Later on I ordered a plain British Flag purse from her & I put MINI emblem & the Swarovski crystals on it myself to save moolah to make my MINI purse. Her purses are pricey but they are very well made. She does state tags, collegiate & pro tags, & also you can mail her a tag & have it done. If you can swing it I recommend getting the version with the crystals on them (the ones with "flair" in the name), they run $100 more but she uses Swarovski crystals & man they are stunning It's hard to get a good pic that shows how much all the crystals sparkle.
Thanks for the info, Dear. Roxanne knows of Littlearth. In fact, she says she bought one of her purses from them. She'll probably take your advice and get the one with the crystals on it. I think I'll have a job to do when that purse arrives (putting the MINI Wings on it).

By the way, what happened to the Idol thread ? Tonight's show was pretty darn good so maybe it's time to revive it.
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
Thanks for the info, Dear. Roxanne knows of Littlearth. In fact, she says she bought one of her purses from them. She'll probably take your advice and get the one with the crystals on it. I think I'll have a job to do when that purse arrives (putting the MINI Wings on it).

By the way, what happened to the Idol thread ? Tonight's show was pretty darn good so maybe it's time to revive it.
I didn't see the Union Jack purse like mine listed on the website. They had one in the "fender flair" design so they must still have the tags. MBE she can contact them & see if they will still do one of the cyclones with the crystals. I got my MINI wings off of EBay

I quit the idol thread as all the preaching from the record exec expert got old
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
I didn't see the Union Jack purse like mine listed on the website. They had one in the "fender flair" design so they must still have the tags. MBE she can contact them & see if they will still do one of the cyclones with the crystals. I got my MINI wings off of EBay

I quit the idol thread as all the preaching from the record exec expert got old
You're right... no Union Jack, not even on the UK website. We'll have to contact them to see what they can do. Maybe we'll get a checkered one!

Record exec expert...
 
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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Chili Red & Pepper White
You're right... no Union Jack, not even on the UK website. We'll have to contact them to see what they can do. Maybe we'll get a checkered one!
They do have this one so MBE they have the tags on hand & can still do a Union Jack cyclone version Oooooooh they have a checkered version?? Say it isn't so. I don't need to spend any more money but I will have to have it.
 

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Old May 1, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bamatt
They do have this one so MBE they have the tags on hand & can still do a Union Jack cyclone version Oooooooh they have a checkered version?? Say it isn't so. I don't need to spend any more money but I will have to have it.
Ewwww... I think she'll like that one ! Nice find. I'll have to show her that one tomorrow (she went to bed early tonight).

Nope, they don't have a checkered version. But I'm thinking they could custom make one for her. Maybe if we ask them to make two, they'll discount the price.
 
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