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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Makes some of the best products I've ever used in my 14 years with cars. I used their tire shine over a week ago and they are still shiny as hell. Today I just sprayed down my engine with their 2-in-1 engine cleaner/shiner and it looks brand new. Didn't even have to scrub, just spray on/hose off. I didn't take any pictures because it's too dark out but I'll try tomorrow. Anyways, just a friendly fyi.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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same here man thats all i use...best stuff ever!
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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id like to see the underhood shots
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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^same, show some pics!!
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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hmmmm...interesting i always thought this was cheap walmart crap.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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Their leather conditioner is ok, but not great.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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the engine cleaner is great! made my wifes cars engine bay look better than new.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:46 PM
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i dont know i guess ive always used McGuires or Mothers.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:54 PM
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I've used almost every other tire shine and most will go away after a couple days, sometimes leaving them brown'ish looking.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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their spray dtailer is absolute garbage. its not an easy spray on, wipe off like meguires or mothers, you have to really rub and constantly turn the towel over because its so greasy and hard to remove. their tire stuff is OK but its real greasy too and slings all over the place.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:41 AM
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I'll try those two next time.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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Wait. You used a hose in your engine bay?
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Yes.. just a small trickle, enough to get the residue off. I've done that with all my cars, usually avoiding the electrical stuff.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:00 AM
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was never really a fan of their products. im a big fan on chemical guys.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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I use a lot of black magic products, I think that they work pretty good.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Some pictures. It's not "omg I'm blind" shiny but compared to what it was before (some weird green ****, mouse turds from where they had a winter home, grease, dirt, etc), I'm impressed.



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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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looks good, btw you should black out your 3rd brake light
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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I would, but I've kept my record clean for almost 4 years and want to keep it that way
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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I would, but I've kept my record clean for almost 4 years and want to keep it that way
what do you mean? they can still ticket you for having them on your brake lights.
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 10:44 PM
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I was pulled over for it in a previous car and had a cop rattle off that law to me. He said you only need one reflective red surface on the rear of your automobile. I'm sure joe schmoe police boy could pull me over if he wanted to now, but I would win in court. All that aside, when I hit the brakes I want the 16 year old girl on her cell phone behind me to know it anyways.
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