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02-14-2018, 04:16 PM
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Knowledge is power -

Knowledge is power - there is no saturation point at which no more can be absorbed and assimilated. You should consider your detailing journey to be a life time educational experience.
02-14-2018, 04:09 PM
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Bilt-Hamber Auto-Foam Process

http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/bilt-hamber-auto-foam-auto-wash-is-low.html


Once a vehicle has accumulated a significant amount of film traffic dirt and road grime and you run the risk...
02-14-2018, 09:21 AM
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MOHS & Pencil hardness Testing

Feynlab - MOHS & Pencil hardness Testing- https://www.feynlab.co.uk/blogs/news/mohs-pencil-hardness-testing (https://www.feynlab.co.uk/blogs/news/mohs-pencil-hardness-testing)
02-13-2018, 07:36 AM
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A) Wash Towels Always wash towels when removed...

A) Wash Towels
Always wash towels when removed from the wrapper and as soon as possible after use, the longer they sit the more the contaminants will set. The chemicals used in car care products...
02-13-2018, 07:23 AM
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TOGWT Blog http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/ ...

TOGWT Blog http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/

I hope this series of the Science behind Detailing article will help you to understand that little bit more about various aspects of products and their...
02-03-2018, 11:01 AM
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Views: 872
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Process over Product

A product represents a very small percentage of the detailing equation; identification of the materials, correct diagnosis of a suitable method and the selection of an appropriate product along with...
01-28-2018, 06:47 PM
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Views: 4,249
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Interesting comment, many years ago the founder...

Interesting comment, many years ago the founder of Leathereqi, myself and Judy Bass of LTT had a very similar discussion.
Be cognizant that a water emulsion has a larger molecular size than water...
01-27-2018, 05:40 PM
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Selecting a suitable polish, things to consider:

Selecting a suitable polish, things to consider:
http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/selecting-suitable-polish-things-to.html


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01-25-2018, 11:02 AM
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What are we protecting our auto paint surface from?

Environmental Damage - http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2016/09/environmental-damage.html

Environmental damage to paint comes in a varied range of threats; acid rain, industrial fallout, brake and...
01-20-2018, 09:16 AM
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Finished Leather and the use of conditioning products

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There is a great deal of conflicting information on leather care being...
01-19-2018, 07:42 AM
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Views: 4,142
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“Convertible (Roadster) Top Detailing”

“Convertible (Roadster) Top Detailing” -
http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/convertible-roadster-top-detailing.html
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01-17-2018, 09:27 AM
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Views: 738
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How Temperatures affect Detailing (Product Storage, Shelf Life and Application)

How Temperatures affect Detailing (Product Storage, Shelf Life and Application)http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2018/01/how-temperatures-affect-detailing.html

How Temperatures affect Detailing
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01-09-2018, 06:09 AM
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Views: 5,741
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Could not do without ONR This allows the...

Could not do without ONR

This allows the polymers to attach to the dirt and form a molecular bond to the surface at the same time. ONR binds the dirt to the wash media intentionally; so you should...
01-02-2018, 07:30 AM
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Views: 1,555
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Product durability relies on the cross-linking...

Product durability relies on the cross-linking bond a product makes with the paint, both sealant and coating bond / crosslink best with a 'bare' paint surface.

A sealant will of course bond with...
12-30-2017, 07:18 AM
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Views: 1,591
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Removal of Road Salt

Removal of Road Salt - http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/removal-of-road-salt.html

Although salt is inert when subjected to freezing (15 – 20. oF) it’s considered the lower limit for salt to...
12-24-2017, 08:13 AM
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Acid, pH and all that Chemical stuff

"Acid, pH and all that Chemical stuff" -
http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017/10/acid-ph-and-all-that-chemical-stuff.html


Potential hydrogen [: in chemistry, pH is a measure of the activity of...
12-20-2017, 07:32 AM
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Views: 1,769
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Swissvax Paint Cleaner is a non-abrasive chemical...

Swissvax Paint Cleaner is a non-abrasive chemical cleaner
12-19-2017, 08:10 AM
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Views: 567
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Pencil hardness - is it relevant?

Pencil hardness

http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017/12/pencil-hardness-hardness-in-materials.html

Hardness:

Modern clear coat urethane even though they are harder than lacquer paints,...
12-18-2017, 07:43 PM
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Views: 1,442
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12-18-2017, 10:09 AM
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How soon can you wax your cars paint? ...

How soon can you wax your cars paint?

http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/how-soon-can-you-wax-your-cars-paint.html

One of the most often asked question (besides Leather care and Glass...
12-18-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
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Paint Surface Cleaning Chemical (solvent) -...

Paint Surface Cleaning

Chemical (solvent) - formulated with solvents and / or very fine abrasives (Kaolin or China Clay) Most of their cleaning ability is provided by the cleaning solvents, not...
12-17-2017, 07:17 AM
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Views: 1,304
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Surface Preparation (Prior to a Coating Application

“Surface preparation” - http://togwt1980.blogspot.co.uk/2017/07/surface-preparation-prior-to-polishing.html

Process over Product

A wax, sealant or coating can only reflect what is underneath...
12-17-2017, 06:48 AM
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Views: 1,769
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What is your pre-coating paint preparation...

What is your pre-coating paint preparation process?.
There may be silicon residue that is preventing proper bonding
12-13-2017, 06:37 AM
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Views: 1,769
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A 'step up' from a sealant

“A ‘Stepping Stone’ to using a coating”
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12-10-2017, 09:23 AM
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Views: 6,774
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Sealant vs Coating For many years (twenty...

Sealant vs Coating

For many years (twenty plus) my polymer sealant of choice was Klasse (an acrylic polymer) I then converted to Zaino (a polymer) and used it for approx fifteen years, but today’s...
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