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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:41 pm 
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Thats not nice
I'm too scared to take my front guards off and see what crap is in there

 

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Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:41 pm 
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Aurora 98 wrote:
Thats not nice
I'm too scared to take my front guards off and see what crap is in there
haha,not the guards----only the inner covers and your au, it has a foam type barrier cover,if you open the door you will see the filler,between the guard and body,i know you cant resist it,paint the lot while your in there,RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

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Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2008 11:14 am 
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MICROFIBRE CARE TIPS

Microfibre technology has revolutionised the automotive polishing/buffing towel industry with it's superior scratch free performance, easy cleaning, no linting and drying power over conventional towels that look like a snow storm when used and can see straight through the towels

They have made cheese cloth obsolete and threatened the chamois very existance in the top end detailing market

The best microfibre towels are made in south korea
Chinese towels simply cannot compare and only sell due to price

Some of these korean towels contain 225,000 fibres per square inch and are not cheap

So extending their lifetime so you can keep on using the same bunch of towels on your car is very important

here are my cleaning tips

MACHINE WASHING

Earths choice liquid laundry detergent is my number one favourite for towels
it contains an extremely low amount sodium laureth sulphate (reduces plushness in towels, slickness in paintwork) and many other factors, is phosphate free and made with many natural resources

Warm water is best for them
Do not machine dry or leave to dry on outdoor clothes line (risk of airborne dust contamination and bird poo on them)

Once they have gone through the whole wash cycle, take them out and put on an indoor rack, one at a time

Put one towel on the rack and spray them liberally with either Aussie Gold Showroom sealer glaze spray, Driven to Perfection Quick spray concentrate or Prima Slick

There are many detail sprays that contain alcohol and engine coolant and these can affect the softness and plushness of the towels and attack the fibres

Once sprayed well (both sides), do again with each towel

Let them dry indoors and they will soon be ready to serve you again with superb performance

PLEASE NOTE : Do not treat waffle weave or other drying towels as the products will prevent the towels from being able to absorb water as efficiently

It may make the drying towels hydrophobic

Our range of microfibre towels from microfibre korea which none are waffle weave, are totally fine to treat with each wash

Happy Cleaning and motoring

Matt
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Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2008 8:23 pm 
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Trim dream by orbital
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0LkS4KT2h4

Step 1 of 3

 

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Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 6:47 pm 
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Prima Swirl by orbital for swirl mark removal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxFGtmp23o0

The meguiars G220 is a safe and effective tool for those wishing to move on from hand polishing

 

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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 1:21 pm 
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Aurora. Can you recommend somewhere to buy the G220?
I keep checking out autobarn but they have either sold or dont stock them :S
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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:30 am 
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It seems as though meguiars is out of stock, and won't have more in Australia until early next year

Even the meguiars website states out of stock
Our beloved Hans Hartman here at FM bought the last one in Australia just the other day

 

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Posted: Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:42 pm 
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Aurora 98 wrote:
It seems as though meguiars is out of stock, and won't have more in Australia until early next year

Even the meguiars website states out of stock
Our beloved Hans Hartman here at FM bought the last one in Australia just the other day
and very lucky to get that one,i chased around all the suppliers in nsw,and got the last one in s.a.,there all saying next year.

 

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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:21 pm 
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According to rare spares in Adelaide, the megs G220 will be in stock there either this week or next

 

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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 2:00 pm 
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Well it is now getting close to the end of 2008
It has been a good year and I give a big thanks to all of the ford mods members for their business this year and in the past.

What's coming in 2009 from Dream Machines

This

http://www.glowridaz.com.au (not completed yet)

A joining of forces from Dream Machines and Dri and shine auto to provide the best detailing training clinic, products to buy and an online community forum for car lovers plus real world meets

And alot more as well.

Product lines

We will be continuing to add new product lines in 2009 however your favourites at the moment will remain and only get better

Driven to perfection, Prima, Lake country pads, Bilt Hamber clay bars, Menzerna, Toughseal, Aussie Gold Showroom sealant glaze, Style Magic waterwise car wash, Scuigare towels and many more

Flexipads - UK made superior pads for orbital and rotary polishers
Gloss it - 15 years in development. new age abrasives, not aluminium oxide which has been the norm. Used by Rich Light

http://www.graniteautogrooming.com

New Prima product - Nourish
Tuf Buff wool pads - the best wool pads available. no mess
and a few more.

New Detailing services at either of these shops

97 to 99 helps road burton, SA
319 south road mile end, SA

Orange peel reduction (permanent) without abrasives

Glare - paint, glass, wheel and interior treatment

Paint Burnishing and Jewelling aka slow speed polishing to glassify the clearcoat and bring the metal flake and all the colour back up

Deep cleaning (warm temp) of vinyl and leather interiors
Three step rubber seal treatment (far superior to silicone/solvent based products that only give them a shine and dry out the material)

New tips coming

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:29 am 
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you got any mates in sydney area that you reccomend me go to for a good detail....?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Car Detailing Tips & Tricks Part II
Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 11:37 am 
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you got any mates in sydney area that you reccomend me go to for a good detail....?


Yes, Reflect Detailing and DMS detailing

 

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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:32 pm 
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How about SEQLD? :)

 

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Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:07 pm 
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knowsfords wrote:
How about SEQLD? :)


Dulvari Prestige
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:40 pm 
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Aurora 98 wrote:
Hotka wrote:
you got any mates in sydney area that you reccomend me go to for a good detail....?


Yes, Reflect Detailing and DMS detailing



thanks man ill give them a call

 

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