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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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I recently heard of this and tried it today. You need two microfiber rags. In one you will apply furniture polish (like Pledge). Let it soak in it, squeeze of the excess. This will make the rag saturated with the oils this stuff has. Apply it to your car, use the other clean rag to eliminate any streaks. Keep rubbing it until you see the great shine it gives. It is a truly wet look. Leaves the finish feeling very smooth. It is not greasy in any way. I was reluctant when I heard of it but now that I tried it, believe me it works!
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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idk about putting furniture polish on my paint
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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I didnt until I tried it. This was said to me by a professional car/airplane detailer for 25 years....It wont hurt your finish. If you dont like it nothing will happen. Im telling you the gloss unbelievable. Remember this is not only polish but it is also wax.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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I've also heard this from a painter and detailer but never got around to trying it since I've been happy with my quick detailer.
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Old Apr 1, 2007 | 11:46 PM
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Ive always used the Meguairs Quick Detailer but honestly I think the Pledge gave me a better shine, plus it feels really smooth.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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I've heard about this, the only downside is your car is now a dust magnet.
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Trust
I've heard about this, the only downside is your car is now a dust magnet.
if your car is black, its a dust magnet anyway
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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It works great, its an OLD trick from way back. People would use that all the time at car shows, Pam will work too lol. Its pretty gross though and on dark colors it will have a tendency to streak and want to "move" around and appear to never look just right. People also used to use black shoe polish on thier tires to make them extra black and new looking.

I would not recommend it to anyone, you can do the same thing with many off the shelf products loaded with silicones and oils.
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Originally Posted by LOHRTBT

I would not recommend it to anyone, you can do the same thing with many off the shelf products loaded with silicones and oils.
Like the new ICE product. I hate that ****!
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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thats an old school trick. i have heard good things about it also
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Old Apr 2, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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From what I've heard....It may look nice, but has no durability.
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