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Old 09-15-19, 01:49 PM
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@chinee love 303 too. I use that stuff on all my cars interior and engine bay. Helps protect from UV Rays. None of that nasty greasy shine either.

I didn't do anything on my cars today. But helped neighbor clay bar and wax his Taco. That poor thing has been neglected for so long. We brought the paint back to life.
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Old 09-16-19, 05:42 AM
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Got some new stuff in the mail this week 😁


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Old 09-16-19, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by chinee
Hit it with some 303 inside and under the hood. Cleaned the windshield and interior glass surfaces, been about 6 months so it's been overdue. Used a diluted IPA solution to remove the oils and film, and Invisible Glass to shine. First time trying the IPA and Invisible Glass... fingers are crossed.




So clean compared to mine lol
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Old 09-16-19, 11:21 AM
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Awesome! I just got some 303, its great to hear (AND SEE) that you can use it practically anywhere on the car!
Old 09-16-19, 11:34 AM
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How are you guys washing the engine bay? Are you guys just spraying the product then hosing it off?
Old 09-16-19, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardB23
How are you guys washing the engine bay? Are you guys just spraying the product then hosing it off?
Just spray and wipe with MF towel. An air hose would be helpful, but not required.
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Old 09-16-19, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jdpdata
Just spray and wipe with MF towel. An air hose would be helpful, but not required.
Thanks! I'm used to just hosing my engine bay down (4x4 Toyota Tacoma) and it being good lol.
Old 09-16-19, 02:15 PM
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Originally Posted by RichardB23
Thanks! I'm used to just hosing my engine bay down (4x4 Toyota Tacoma) and it being good lol.
I would lightly spray with the hose to remove the loose dirt and dust, spray some all purpose cleaner or a light degreaser, dwell for a couple of minutes, then lightly hose off; use a soft bristle brush if needed to remove stubborn dirt. Finish off with a dry towel. When totally dry, go to town with the 303 or whichever protectant you chose, with a small MF towel.

Wait... I seem to remember dusty conditions? If so, go easy with any protectant you use, the dust can stick to it.

Good luck.
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Old 09-18-19, 12:31 PM
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Replaced the covers since my old ones were gone. Look at these beauts!!! Good as new
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Old 09-18-19, 01:22 PM
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Washed it!
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Old 09-18-19, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by charley95
Washed it!
Looks good! Do mine next please
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Old 09-20-19, 10:45 AM
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Morimoto XB led fog with amber tint and edges wrapped to secure the tint and fix light bleed issuie.


Old 09-20-19, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by peasodos
Morimoto XB led fog with amber tint and edges wrapped to secure the tint and fix light bleed issuie.
I could never get the lamin-x wrap to stay put around the edges of my morimoto xbs.. had to re-do one side twice cause it was peeling over time.. what kind of material did you use? and any special method?
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Old 09-20-19, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by peasodos
Morimoto XB led fog with amber tint and edges wrapped to secure the tint and fix light bleed issuie.

These better than the ijdm ones?
Old 09-20-19, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by soulless
I could never get the lamin-x wrap to stay put around the edges of my morimoto xbs.. had to re-do one side twice cause it was peeling over time.. what kind of material did you use? and any special method?
The curvature of the lens make it lift and harder to install.

I got a sheet of amber tint on eBay, it''s more orange than laminx so when you turn the light on it will be a deeper yellow.
So I applied the tint dry it's easier that way, took a couple tries to get it perfect without air bubbles.
Then I rough cut the tint on the lens(so I do have cut marks on the lens under everything.
Then I used electrical tape and wrapped the edge of the lens to make a perfect circle.
Used the electrical tape as a guide to cut the tint/tape in a near perfect circle. Removed the scrap tape/tint that I cut off.
Then put two layers of electrical tape(3m super sticky one) on the edges to hold the tint down and lock it in place.

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