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  • detailing dos and donts

    I figured this might start a good thread.

    I'll go first

    DONT wetsand with 1000 grit

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    DO always keep toothpicks and cuetips on hand at all times

    DO use rubber gloves to pick up pet hair. It clings to them!

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    • #3
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      Do run any good ideas you may have past us first.
      2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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        TOP

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          Originally posted by Eddie6th View Post
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          whats confusing? things to do (like tips), things not to do (may cause harm)

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            Do a test spot.
            Nick
            Tucker's Detailing Services
            815-954-0773
            2012 Ford Transit Connect

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              Don't turn the PC on till the pad is on the paint.
              Black......the ONLY color!

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                Always check crevices for wax residue.
                Shane
                1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL

                If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron Tippin

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                  Don't try to reuse ANYTHINg that's been dropped

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                    Do not spray Wheel Brightener on wheels that are hot to the touch.
                    Nick
                    Tucker's Detailing Services
                    815-954-0773
                    2012 Ford Transit Connect

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                      Re: detailing dos and donts

                      Originally posted by scott0999 View Post
                      I figured this might start a good thread.

                      I'll go first

                      DONT wetsand with 1000 grit
                      What!?!?!? I use 1000 grit most. On show cars and such I have used 600 and 800 grits.
                      Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged

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                        Do not spray cold water on a hot engine.
                        Swirls hide in the black molecular depths, only waiting for the right time to emerge and destroy your sanity.
                        --Al Kimel

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                          Originally posted by Superior Shine View Post
                          What!?!?!? I use 1000 grit most. On show cars and such I have used 600 and 800 grits.
                          I take it you've never had a problem wetsanding ever?

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                            Originally posted by scott0999 View Post
                            I take it you've never had a problem wetsanding ever?
                            Maybe on the very first day.......ummmmmmm no I take that back, thats correct NEVER.
                            Freedom prospers when Christianity is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged

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                              DO watch the 2 bucket method video, if you haven't.
                              Learn it, know it, live it.

                              Don't use anything that could be dirty, such as brand new.
                              Daily - 09 Chevrolet Colorado - Techno gray metallic
                              baby - 92 Chevrolet Caprice Classic - aged, yellowed, white.

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