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KnuckleBuckett

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Re: Car Care Tips
« Reply #15 on: September 15, 2015, 10:25:21 PM »
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The Optiseal you applied is useless.  Has to go directly on the clean dry paint and will not adhere to wax.  Sorry.

So now how long will it take until applying Optiseal will make a difference? how many washes?

No idea.  You could really do a clay and wash and that might help.


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Whoever waxed the Jeep before has hit some of the plastic areas on accident and there are white marks - what do you recommend to take those off?

Sigh...a blow torch?  Seriously though that is often a polish off kind of deal.  You may be able to use a soft toothbrush and of all things smooth peanut butter.  A couple of other things that have worked for me over the years are pencil erasers (I like the white ones), and those Mr/ Clean Magic Erasers.  For trim not paint.  Work a spot and test each method before going bat shit.  This is also (not tested by me http://www.autogeek.net/best-car-wax-remover-plastic-trim.html) supposed to be decent.

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One more question, what do you recommend for treating the rubber seals on the doors and roof?

Rubber seals are easy.  Use this http://www.autogeek.net/1z-einszett-rubber-care-stick.html

Cloth roof? 
RaggTopp makes a nice kit that should do the trick.
http://www.autogeek.net/fabric-convertible-top-care-kit.html

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Re: Car Care Tips
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2015, 01:10:57 AM »
thanks knuck. And no, it is a hard top.
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Re: Car Care Tips
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2015, 06:14:03 AM »
In general here are few brands that are pretty solid in just about their entire lines.  There are plenty that only have a product or two that I left out but these are good starting places.  Not in any special order and I am not including glass and polishing product lines.  Also keep in mind things in this industry can change in a single year.  Ultima used to be my go to for most of my product, but this year their new formula ruined their entire line.

Pinnacle and Pinnacle XMT
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P21S
1z Einszett
Chemical Guys


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