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Old 02-18-09, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by smokyis350
I will try to take some pictures tonight of my dash. It is minor but it doesnt come off with a towel.

What is the easiest way to get rid of minor swirls on my car? Would clay bar work?
Unfortunately clay wont remove swirls. You need a polish to accomplish this. You can try something very light like p21s paintwork cleanser to start. If that doesnt cut it, you might want to move up to a stronger polish from optimum or poorboys.
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Is there anything out there to use as a protectant for suede? A water repellent or something to help prevent stains and such???
Old 02-19-09, 06:55 AM
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hey Chris,i got some spots like water stains on my windows and i tried Windex and a few other glass cleaner but no luck, any idea how to get this clean up? Thanks Ty
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Hey Chris, I have a few questions regarding the foam cannon gun:

1. What type of foam cannon is recommended?
2.What about the pressure washer? I just purchsed a Karcher Pressure Washer 1750psi, is this okay?
3. What types of car soap is recommended? Can I use Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash?
4. How about instructions on how to use the foam cannon?

Here is my setup: a Karcher 1750, KARCHER ADAPTER A, Cam Spray 527100 Foamer Attachment, COUPLER TWIST 22MM X 22MM ... is this all I need?

I am new to this thing, and interested to get more information.Thank You
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Is there anything out there to use as a protectant for suede? A water repellent or something to help prevent stains and such???
Real suede?
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Originally Posted by BIG TY
hey Chris,i got some spots like water stains on my windows and i tried Windex and a few other glass cleaner but no luck, any idea how to get this clean up? Thanks Ty
I always recommend trying vinegar first. Its cheap and sometimes readily available at home. I've used professional polish on windows before w/ good success. As an alternative, I've also seen guys post about barkeepers friend, and even rust remover to clean up spotted /stained windows. Theres a few methods you can try, but like I mentioned, I'd give the vinegar a shot first to see if that handles it.
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White Alcantara
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Originally Posted by saelee39
Hey Chris, I have a few questions regarding the foam cannon gun:

1. What type of foam cannon is recommended?
2.What about the pressure washer? I just purchsed a Karcher Pressure Washer 1750psi, is this okay?
3. What types of car soap is recommended? Can I use Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash?
4. How about instructions on how to use the foam cannon?

Here is my setup: a Karcher 1750, KARCHER ADAPTER A, Cam Spray 527100 Foamer Attachment, COUPLER TWIST 22MM X 22MM ... is this all I need?

I am new to this thing, and interested to get more information.Thank You
Shoot eyezack87 a pm. I had emailed him a list of parts for the Karcher. I only use the standard foam gun that I sell for a regular garden hose, and dont remember (nor can I find) what I had sent to eyezack. If he doesnt have the parts list any more, I'll work on digging everything up again for you
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Wow, hes dead on for the list of stuff needed to turn the Cam Spray into a foam lance

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/3724060-post13.html

Though, obviously he had not searched for "Foam Cannon"
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/aut...e-be-foam.html
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
White Alcantara
Hopefully this link helps you out

http://www.alcantara.com/en/experien..._alcantara.pdf
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How do I prevent wrinkles in my leather?




Car only has 10k and it seems like its getting worse every month.
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the creasing is inevitible imo. Sticking w/ a good leather cleaner and conditioner will be your best bet at maintaining the leather though.
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Chris:
I have light gray carpeted floor mats I placed a gallon can of paint down and now have a brown wood stain on my mat. What can I use to remove it???
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smokyis350 - you should see my seats LOL

GlimmerGlass - would your 303 High tech Fabric guard be good for my suede?

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It can work on Suede, you may just want to test a small spot since its alcantara though.

Herb, Never came across this one! Wood stain may be tough to remove though in all honesty. I would weigh the option of replacing the matts vs the time/cost of trying to clean it. I've had to recommend this to customers who have had stains on their carpets. I did what I could, but at a point you have to balance out the cost of trying to clean vs replacing.
W/ that said, you may consider looking into specific cleaners/spotters/pretreaters from Prochem and make your own hot water extractor w/ the use of a shopvac. Hope this helps.


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