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02-22-2012, 03:49 PM
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The 'ask any detailing question' thread
i noticed theres about 3-4 new threads started daily here with questions about numerous things about detailing/products other misc topics.
Between myself and any other detail guy on here im sure we could answer any question detailing related.
I love helping out so ill be checking this frequently!
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02-23-2012, 09:25 AM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
here's one: what's the best way to get ciggerette smell out of dash vents? i picked up a new radio bezal with the dash vents this weekend, and every time i turn on the dash vents my truck smells like an ash tray 
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02-23-2012, 10:06 AM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
Tire sidewalls. I scrub, wash and armorall but still look a little muddy and faded!
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02-23-2012, 10:13 AM
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Have you tried any sort of fresheners?
I would take the dash apart, spray all the areas I could with a diluted car soap, let it sit for a while then while it off and then spray some sort of febreeze, pledge ( yes the wood stuff) or sc1 in there and not wipe it down as thoroughly so the smell will sit in there. Also they make air event fresheners that I have used a few times and I liked it for the few days they lasted.
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02-23-2012, 10:17 AM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
how to get water stains off the dash
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02-23-2012, 10:48 AM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
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Originally Posted by peyton331
Have you tried any sort of fresheners?
I would take the dash apart, spray all the areas I could with a diluted car soap, let it sit for a while then while it off and then spray some sort of febreeze, pledge ( yes the wood stuff) or sc1 in there and not wipe it down as thoroughly so the smell will sit in there. Also they make air event fresheners that I have used a few times and I liked it for the few days they lasted.
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havin't tried much of anything yet, lol. i wiped it down quick with some simple green before i installed it, but as long as the weather holds out this weekend i'll be pulling it back apart to clean it up better. i do like the pledge idea, that stuff smells good, lol.
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Tire sidewalls. I scrub, wash and armorall but still look a little muddy and faded!
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if you've got white letters, simple green, scrub lightly with a scotch brite pad (white or green) and rinse. works amazing!
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02-23-2012, 03:36 PM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
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Originally Posted by The Browning Ranger
Tire sidewalls. I scrub, wash and armorall but still look a little muddy and faded!
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high power pressure washer. takes care of all my curb rash on tires, dirt, dust, mud you name it. let them dry and put a coat of your favorite tire dressing. me personally would put clarity 1, or sc1 on them
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how to get water stains off the dash
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not sure how you managed that, but i you could probably get any sort of plastic safe cleaner and use some elbow grease with a rag.
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havin't tried much of anything yet, lol. i wiped it down quick with some simple green before i installed it, but as long as the weather holds out this weekend i'll be pulling it back apart to clean it up better. i do like the pledge idea, that stuff smells good, lol.
if you've got white letters, simple green, scrub lightly with a scotch brite pad (white or green) and rinse. works amazing!
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simple green is also a great idea
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02-23-2012, 04:37 PM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
Is it possible to clean cloth seats?
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One can never have too many detailing supplies.
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02-23-2012, 04:45 PM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
wheres scott? and DJ?
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02-23-2012, 05:54 PM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
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Is it possible to clean cloth seats?
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here is what i use with diluted kirby foam carpet cleaner
http://www.amazon.com/BISSELL-1425A-Little-Green-ProHeat/dp/product-description/B00006F2JR
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02-25-2012, 01:24 AM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
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Tire sidewalls. I scrub, wash and armorall but still look a little muddy and faded!
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use a degreaser on them with a tire brush then pressure wash off. spray the degreaser on a with your tire semi wet, let sit for a minute then scrub with the brush, wash off with pressure washer and put some Meguires Hot shine on them and they look like new everytime!!
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02-25-2012, 03:32 PM
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How about the black plastic inside of your wheel wells? You know, behind your tires.
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02-25-2012, 04:38 PM
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How about the black plastic inside of your wheel wells? You know, behind your tires.
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Maxima sc1 will do the trick
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02-25-2012, 05:06 PM
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Re: The 'ask any detailing question' thread
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wheres scott? and DJ?
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here i am lol
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How about the black plastic inside of your wheel wells? You know, behind your tires.
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for the fender liners ive always used tire cleaner to get all the crap off and then soak them in tire shine...look awesome afterwards
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02-25-2012, 05:27 PM
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Appreciate the help guys
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