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Old 11-30-2012, 07:31 AM
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wow i have detailed many cars but never heard of baby oil!! i am going to have to try it when i get my new dash pad and seats..lol
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Old 11-30-2012, 07:24 PM
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It seems to work great. I did it before I put my car in storage, hoping she looks and smells wonderful when I get her back.
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Old 12-05-2012, 12:47 PM
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Rather than use baby oil, use mineral oil. That's what baby oil is without the baby smell perfume.
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Old 12-05-2012, 02:36 PM
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I'm terrible at detailing... most times I just do the drive-thru carwash and hand dry with a chamois.

Interior gets dusted and vacuumed, and soapy water on the white vinyl only where it needs it.

Under the hood just gets repainted when I replace the engine every few years.
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Old 12-05-2012, 08:41 PM
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I'm terrible at detailing... most times I just do the drive-thru carwash and hand dry with a chamois.

Interior gets dusted and vacuumed, and soapy water on the white vinyl only where it needs it.

Under the hood just gets repainted when I replace the engine every few years.
I like your thinking Derek.
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Old 12-05-2012, 09:09 PM
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Why would one replace a motor when it gets dirty?
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Old 12-06-2012, 12:26 PM
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Dirt has nothing to do with it... each successive engine has had ~50% more power than the previous one.

I usually make it look pretty when I have things apart, but then it gets dirty the first time I get caught in rain, which is typically within 2 weeks of having it finished.
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Old 12-21-2012, 02:07 PM
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Other tips for detailing in the home garage include using denatured alcohol for sap and bug stains, fine-grade steel wool on chrome accents, a Christmas tree brush to get the inside of wheels and a non-ammonia-based cleaner for navigation screens.
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Old 12-21-2012, 10:51 PM
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Other tips for detailing in the home garage include using denatured alcohol for sap and bug stains, fine-grade steel wool on chrome accents, a Christmas tree brush to get the inside of wheels and a non-ammonia-based cleaner for navigation screens.
Thanks for the tips Adam.
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Old 12-22-2012, 07:22 AM
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Adam ,I need to try some of those tips.
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