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10-11-2010, 11:01 AM

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Damn that is a good idea! I will fire the thing up next time.
I will say it again... the people on this site never cease to amaze me.
Thanks

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10-11-2010, 11:03 AM

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If you do it that way you don't get to feel the cars curves.

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10-11-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by signature65

So is this a preemptive analness(sp).

I'm doing my search for my 997 and I LOVE black, but I have a black 4Runner now and they are impossible to keep clean. Especially since my car sits outside overnight at least a third of the month. So I'm avoiding black full well knowing my 4Runner can be dirty and its ok....but my 997 will drive me nuts if its dirty all the time.

What category does that put me in?

No garage.

In order to join the truly **** its a must..................
My Seal Gray metallic does not show dirt, unless you have a trained eye.
Good luck in your search and keep us posted.

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10-11-2010, 11:23 AM

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Looks good. Next time use your leaf blower. Works great. I dry my car +95% with the leaf blower.

Tip- leaf blow the driveway prior to starting. Also use this to blow our your front air intakes, first dry, and again wet after washing. Lots of stuff will fly out.

Works great. No drips or water lines here.

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10-11-2010, 12:27 PM

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Starbucks Sleeve

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OK, when I order coffee at Starbucks, I always ask for a double cup, because it stays hotter longer, and fits in my hands better, than using the dinky sleeve. But, before I drink it, I always line-up the seams in the cups so they are even.

I bought a Sleeve for $3.99 which is made of Fabric and reusable. Like Al Gore, I want to do all I can to save the environment!

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10-12-2010, 12:49 AM

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No garage.

In order to join the truly **** its a must..................
My Seal Gray metallic does not show dirt, unless you have a trained eye.
Good luck in your search and keep us posted.

Oh I have a garage, but my work doesnt. So unless I keep it as a strictly weekend car its going to sit out a few nights.

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10-12-2010, 01:22 AM

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Well after reading this thread a few times I went over to the dark side. I washed my car this weekend. I got some of that Eagle 1 tire and wheel cleaner. It really made a difference on the appearance of the car. I use a small brush to get into the wheel. I never really understood how wide those damn wheels are. I can see why some of you take the wheels off to clean them. I must say it got a good sense of satisfaction cleaning the car. I then took it for a 50 mile jaunt to dry the rotors. It was a beautiful day to boot 60 degrees and sunny.
I attached a pic to prove my story!

I saw that hose spewing city water close to your car, I would be very very careful with that. It could cause some serious water spots, and if you try to dry it, streaks! I always wash all rags with soft water, and no fabric softner, or dryer sheets. I wash the car with deionized water, so no spots. Dry the car starting from the roof down, and never use a rag used on the lower 1/3 of the car for the paint on the upper portion of the car, it could carry grit.

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10-20-2010, 06:29 PM

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Im probably not the only one that does this....after a spirited drive I put a small fan beneath the motor to cool it off quicker. Its in my garage right where the rear bumper is so its easy to pull out and pop it under the car.

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I do this too. I thought I was nuts! I think the Turbo loves this the most. Amazing how fast the garage gets heated up.

WOW, just WOW.

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I was embarrased to admit I did the above....yep all micro fiber towels folded and segregated by their particular job on my car.

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. I wash the car with deionized water, so no spots. Dry the car starting from the roof down, and never use a rag used on the lower 1/3 of the car for the paint on the upper portion of the car, it could carry grit.

WOW and BRAVO!

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10-20-2010, 07:15 PM

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Thanks for the tips. I need to use excel to stay organized with this car.

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10-20-2010, 07:27 PM

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Thanks for the tips. I need to use excel to stay organized with this car.

If you are going to do that you'll have to provide online access for other members so affected to add to as necessary. I'll bet theres a Google app for that...
Then we will eventually get a complete succinct list of things that REQUIRE attention on a regular basis.

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10-21-2010, 11:46 PM

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[QUOTE=LlBr;7953960]Don't forget your e tips.[/QUOTE

What did you use on the tips? I'm blowing lots of soot over the stainless and need to know what to use to shine them up.....

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10-22-2010, 07:45 AM

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Use Barkeepers Friend. Works great.

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10-22-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by No HTwo O

Looks good. Next time use your leaf blower. Works great. I dry my car +95% with the leaf blower.

Super **** reservation: as with a strong direct stream from of water from the garden hose, with a leaf blower it may be possible to drive water into crevices ("cracks" ****

) where water's not supposed to go.

IF it's summer and very warm maybe that water will take care of itself quick enough by evaporation. If cooler season, is it possible for water to take months to dry out?

Imagine water driven into "cracks" (repetition of same joke is also ****

) into suspension components, body panels, and elsewhere. The thought of "cranny "sat"uration" makes me want to keep drying my hands over and over.

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10-23-2010, 03:18 PM

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oh wow.
I LOVE this thread.

My name is Nick and I am **** with my car. Its good to be here!

My first detail session was 9pm to 1 am a week after I got my car. Any of you done midnight detailing with lights in the garage???? Woooohoooo....