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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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and vinyl etc?.
but...... i dont want it to be tacky/sticky.cos the garage is dusty and i dont want shit to stick to the trim. i'd prefer Maybe a matt finish.
also what about tyres, same rules as above apply
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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I use auto glym bumper care on the plastics and mequires tire gel on tyres but rub it off after ya put it on wi a dry cloth to avoid splashing on bumpers and up side of doors
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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Use armour all matt wipes for interior drys nice and matt
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiegreg1
and vinyl etc?.
but...... i dont want it to be tacky/sticky.cos the garage is dusty and i dont want shit to stick to the trim. i'd prefer Maybe a matt finish.
also what about tyres, same rules as above apply
http://www.elitedetailer.com/cgi-bin...mrid=1&cmpid=2

It's the business.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 09:44 PM
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Try Mother Tire Reflection. Zymol Vinyl is good for the interior especially the rubbers.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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i used to use megs on the tyres, but its very sticky and makes the tyres go brown when you stop using it.
is the elite stuff not sticky?
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cossiegreg1
i used to use megs on the tyres, but its very sticky and makes the tyres go brown when you stop using it.
is the elite stuff not sticky?
For tyres I prefer Zaino Z16. It's not tacky or sticky, just apply thin coats. Also, you need to give your tyres a good scrub before you apply it.

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Old Oct 22, 2008 | 07:39 PM
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sounds strange but smooth peanut butter

ive seen it, works wonders
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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Autoglym bumber care for me, used to used back to black lol, oh the difference.

Yes, peanut butter works iirc
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by matts1
Autoglym bumber care for me, used to used back to black lol, oh the difference.

Yes, peanut butter works iirc

Thats alright but doesnt last long at all
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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black wow.
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