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Old 08-25-2016, 12:14 AM   #169
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Look up "Garry Dean" on Youtube. Watch his how-to's and then grab some Ultima on Amazon for way less than the rest of the products out there.

I'm thinking about grabbing some CarPro Hydro2 to throw on after my next wash cycle to increase the hydrophobic protection.
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Old 09-05-2016, 12:07 AM   #170
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So i have gone through few videos and Glen's docs.. Thanks Glen / Jaxchris / Ssport16.
My car is now 1 month old and had its first bath today as TouchLess - automatic wash.

Today, i ordered Duragloss Rinseless, Duragloss Autowax SPRAY, BF Crystal Seal from autopia and once the items arrive, i am planning to do rinseless per glen's docs following steps -
1) Cleaning with MF wet rinseless solution
2) Drying with Weaffle weave
3) Spray Aquawax immediately after drying
4) Applying BF CS after 30 min of aquawax

However i am not confident whether i should follow these steps or do some sequential changes. As the car has had only one bath since beginning and has un-noticable swirl/scratches all over the body (only noticeable in a very bright sunlight), can i still follow above steps.

Sorry i am very new and don't want to work with polishes at all.
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Old 09-05-2016, 02:33 AM   #171
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So i have gone through few videos and Glen's docs.. Thanks Glen / Jaxchris / Ssport16.
My car is now 1 month old and had its first bath today as TouchLess - automatic wash.

Today, i ordered Duragloss Rinseless, Duragloss Autowax SPRAY, BF Crystal Seal from autopia and once the items arrive, i am planning to do rinseless per glen's docs following steps -
1) Cleaning with MF wet rinseless solution
2) Drying with Weaffle weave
3) Spray Aquawax immediately after drying
4) Applying BF CS after 30 min of aquawax

However i am not confident whether i should follow these steps or do some sequential changes. As the car has had only one bath since beginning and has un-noticable swirl/scratches all over the body (only noticeable in a very bright sunlight), can i still follow above steps.

Sorry i am very new and don't want to work with polishes at all.

If you don't want to work with polishes then the swirls and scratches will stay there. Apply the CS AFTER you Dawn wash the car, don't put it over the AW or rinseless. Read the docs in my Sig.
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Old 09-05-2016, 09:42 AM   #172
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Thanks Glen.
I don't have water arrangements around me so went for touchless car wash. Washing with Dawn would be difficult for me. I can again go for touchless or automatic car wash instead of doing dawn wash. Will do rinseless to remove remaining stuffs and at last will apply BF CS, all three same day if you suggest.

Also the reason for refraining the polishing is that i don't want to use any tool for polishing being not well familiar with. I can go for hand polishing with MF as you mentioned in your doc. Can you suggest good polishes to remove light swirls/scratches all over the body to use with MF hand towels.

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Old 09-05-2016, 09:54 AM   #173
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Thanks Glen.
I don't have water arrangements around me so went for touchless car wash. Washing with Dawn would be difficult for me. I can again go for touchless or automatic car wash instead of doing dawn wash. Will do rinseless to remove remaining stuffs and at last will apply BF CS, all three same day if you suggest.

Also the reason for refraining the polishing is that i don't want to use any tool for polishing being not well familiar with. I can go for hand polishing with MF as you mentioned in your doc. Can you suggest good spray polishes to remove light swirls/scratches all over the body to use with MF hand towels.
You can do everything in my docs by hand
1. Touchless wash without any wax adds, no rinse less, just move to step two.
2.blackfire total polish and seal with sponge applicator, buff off
3. Blackfire crystal seal with supplied microbrick....

R u sure you read the "non detailed doc" below? - read "the master plan"

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Old 09-05-2016, 01:06 PM   #174
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You can do everything in my docs by hand
1. Touchless wash without any wax adds, no rinse less, just move to step two.
2.blackfire total polish and seal with sponge applicator, buff off
3. Blackfire crystal seal with supplied microbrick....

R u sure you read the "non detailed doc" below? - read "the master plan"
Thanks Glen. Yes i have read your docs and with that only, learning the things, concepts
As i am going to use BF Crystal Seal, is it a good idea to use blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish instead of blackfire total polish/seal in order to effectively remove swirls in step2.
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Old 09-05-2016, 01:08 PM   #175
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Thanks Glen. Yes i have read your docs and with that only, learning the things, concepts
As i am going to use BF Crystal Seal, is it a good idea to use blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish instead of blackfire total polish/seal in order to effectively remove swirls in step2.
Not by hand, use the total polsh and seal....
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Old 09-12-2016, 11:51 PM   #176
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I tried Chemical Guys Eco-Smart waterless wash yesterday, and DANG, you folks are right! My car looks amazing! I used about 10 towels and not much Eco-Smart actually. I'm pretty impressed.
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Old 09-13-2016, 08:41 PM   #177
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My order of Duragloss is arriving tomorrow!! Can't wait to try it!

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Old 09-13-2016, 08:44 PM   #178
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Just don't confuse waterless with rinseless. Two entirely different animals. Waterless doesn't rinse as clean as rinseless ......that's why most of the major manufacturers make both…
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Old 09-13-2016, 10:59 PM   #179
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Just don't confuse waterless with rinseless. Two entirely different animals. Waterless doesn't rinse as clean as rinseless ......that's why most of the major manufacturers make both…
Ah yes I see now! I will order some rinseless and try that too.
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Old 09-14-2016, 02:55 AM   #180
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I use a foam cannon with chemical guys Mr. pink, then optimum no rinse wash n wax. Best results ever.
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Old 09-20-2016, 10:01 PM   #181
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Shout out to Glen e. I am now a believer and a follower! Thank you very much! You rock.


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Old 09-30-2016, 05:13 PM   #182
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Did my first rinseless a couple days ago. I did not realize my car had such bad water spots. To try and get rid of them should I start with a dawn soap wash and then work my way up from there, clay, wax, etc?
I am sure I can handle it all on my own, but still wish someone lived nearby to help me.
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