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08-26-2014, 09:05 PM | #16 |
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Looks really good.
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08-26-2014, 09:34 PM | #17 |
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Sure looks clean in that pic - how'd she do with the baggie test, feel nice and smooth now? Was it worth the effort?
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08-27-2014, 12:25 PM | #19 |
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exactly what I was thinking.now go out and get some bugs on that nice paint.
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08-27-2014, 06:05 PM | #20 | |
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I'm very pleased with the results. I believe it would look better had I used a buffer and some high quality wax. If anyone decides to do their bike and want to talk to a knowledgeable person about the various products contact Ray at Autopia. As for the warning stickers......what can I say. I've always left them on my bikes. No reason; just some basic mental defect in this geezers mind I guess.
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08-28-2014, 09:16 AM | #21 |
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Thanks for the more detailed description John, especially about the towels. It sounded like a good idea when you first mentioned it and glad to hear you tried one. When you say "lubricated" is that with water or is there some special solution you have to buy separately? I just did a quick Google for autotopia and there's lots out there, is this the web site you're referring to? www.autopia-carcare.com
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08-28-2014, 01:40 PM | #22 | |
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That is the correct web site. I'm sure the products are available elsewhere but I found working with Autopia helpful. As you saw when you pulled the web site, the products aren't cheap. Too bad you're not closer. You could use the ones I got. It's enough, supposedly, for 40 bikes and I won't be doing that often. I'm going to email Ray and ask him if he can give VBA members a discount. I'll let you know what he says. I have some more pics I could post but haven't been able to figure out how to post more than one thumbnail at a time. I can post a picture of the towel if you'd find that helpful.
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08-28-2014, 06:43 PM | #23 |
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Received an email from Ray at Autopia Car Care. He said if you use the coupon code FB15AUTO you'll get 15% on MOST ITEMS.. He said it's best to call him on his direct line at 1-877-855-3125. He'll be able to help with the shipping prices also then.
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08-28-2014, 11:43 PM | #24 |
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Going to have to give this a try. Thanks for the info and will try the discount code.
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08-29-2014, 12:48 AM | #25 |
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Nice bonus! 15% is pretty generous. Thanks for setting that up.
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09-04-2014, 12:21 PM | #26 |
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Received my clay bar, nano scrub towel and other stuff. Tried it on my car trunk and man was I impressed. Have not done the bike it is only a few weeks old. The ultra fine clay bar is good for regular use. Good stuff.
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It does do a good job on prepping the paint for the polish which really bring out the gloss.
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09-05-2014, 01:19 PM | #28 |
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I did not but used the code for discount. Discount and shipping about the same so it was a wash. Actually ordered a few other things for bike and car. Haha
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06-16-2015, 04:47 PM | #29 |
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the clay works ! I use mothers on my car & nomad just wash it good & with clean soapy water use the clay as per directions
I caught on to this at the at the infinity dealer I retired from to see the diff. it makes find a car/bike and rub the back of your hand [dry] over it then do the same with one that has been washed & waxed only the one clayed will be really smooth and slick also it will help get rid of bugs that have become part of the paint |
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06-17-2015, 12:24 AM | #30 |
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I have clayed my truck's windshield for years. You can not believe the difference it makes. I just don't have the patience to do the rest of it.
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