How many of you have noticed new swirls/marks on your car after using this several times? I have a BRAND new car (picked up 10/28), and now have new swirls/marks on the car - I have not yet washed it, or anything, so I can only assume it's from the car...
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I have only used for coipel weeks and only taken off once - no swirls as of yet...
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Did you remove the plastic that covers the sticky area? I have a 4runner and not sure how alike dash is but i use 1 right now thats been on weeks. Also make sure area is clean of armorall or other detailing products.
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My guess is no. I have the same problem and I've tried everything, like you. Every morning it's the same thing and I'm constantly rubbing it with a towel, to no avail. This didn't help either. I was told that with the newer cars, esp. those that have the rain sensor, there is a film on the inside of the windshield and I suspect that's the culprit. This is my first car with that feature and also the first time I've had this constant problem, so you aren't alone. I keep meaning to call the service manager at the car dealership but never have the time. Let me know if you have any luck. LA
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Yes... I had it in my other car and traded it in... It looked just as good as the day I put it on. I go through car washes at least twice a week. That's why I am putting it on my new car :)
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I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is hanging in there just fine. So, was it that the new emblem was inferior? I have to wonder. I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is... » Read More I agree with Scott C. and Kevin H. (previous responses). Be careful about the paint. And I got this because the finish on my original cracked and the paint was coming off. So I got the replacement. A few months later, merging onto a highway, the emblem came flying off. It didn't do any damage when it hit my windshield, and I was able to retrieve it. But I put the old one back on (I filled in the areas of missing paint with a sharpies, for the time being), and I've been driving around with that while I decide what to do. I really don't want to glue the new one back on. And the old one is hanging in there just fine. So, was it that the new emblem was inferior? I have to wonder. « Show Less
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Cleaned a very dirty jeep all of the carpet in trunk front and back and very soiled car seats all of them they came out like new I bought a 2007 looks like they never cleaned the car plus I have a queen size fuiton sofa I cleanened also I had it in storage a couple of years and it got pretty soiled I tell you no lie it came out like new and that was with the little bottle that came with machine you won't be disappointed its an excellent product hope this helps Li
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BMW dealer removes it every time they wash my car. I was advised to remove it. Haven't done it yet
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I've used this car soap without any issues. But, I still prefer Merquiars Gold Class Car Wash because I like its sudsing action. I also polish our cars with Mequiar's NXT polish twice annually so the Ultimate Wash provides no value to me. The spots on your car could be hard water spots from atmosphere condensation if your car sat outside. I had this issue on the roof of our new car a few years ago and used Meguiar's Cleaner Wax to remove them. I always keep this cleaner wax on hand because it works so well in situations like this.
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is the polish a protector? I was hoping for a few years not months...after all the car is 16 years old and this is the first time i need to do them and they are not that bad, kind of like the beginning. My lens are not yellow in anyway, just dull. Looking forward to "new lens".
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I agree, the black residue is hard to get off. I've had best luck rubbing with a microfiber cloth just as the product is drying, about 30 seconds after the start of buffing. I then spray a little mothers aluminum wheel polish and wipe, it seems to have the same chemical base, gets a lot more black off but it seems to spot a little. Hope this helps.
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Make sure you put High temp silicon sealant around all the edges and it should have no problems surviving a car wash. I had to replace one of mine due to the plug getting ripped off. I had a hard time getting it free from the oil pan.
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To be honest I use it once and throw it away. I'm afraid the dirt build up might scratch the paint if I use it again. I clay the car twice a year so there's serious dirt build up each time.
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Scott, I still really like this product. It has been 6 months now and I use speed shine every time I take my new car for a drive. First I use the California car duster to get the dust off and any bugs not glued on. Then spot clean with Griot's speed shine. It quickly removes the bugs, finger prints, and any tire overspray. On average I am done in under 3 minutes. I finish with the windows. If the shine is not super brilliant I use a little Zymol glaze to punch it up, usually once a month, after cleaning with griot's. Now I started with a good hand wash and waxed it with zymol wax to get a good base coat. It has been 45oo miles and 6 months later and I have not water washed my car or re-waxed and it looks show room clean. I keep the car in a garage. Just finishing spring and lots of bugs especially bees and it is still my favorite spot cleaner. I do use Griot's green spray cleaner when the bugs are especially thick (can't tell what color the car is under them) Seems to be a little better at dissolving mass bugs. But I use the less expensive Speed Shine almost everyday for quick touch ups. I only spot clean, sometimes use it on the wheels, and clean the front around the grill to keep my new car brilliant. I usually run the California duster over the car just before driving and it brings out the luster and gets rid of any dust. You can definitely see a difference. I am still getting lots of comments about how great the car looks (shiny and clean). I have not notice any scratches from cleaning the car this way. I use a soft hand and the rags that Griot's sells with the product. They are an improvement over cleaning clothes I have used in the past. Hope that helps.
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You are not doing anything wrong.....hhhmmmm. If this stuff is not working then I recommend you go and get these two items....carburetor cleaner OR WD-40. I had a few spots that were tough to get off on my car and the carburetor cleaner took it right now. Oh, and it won't damage any painted or plastic areas. If you don't feel comfortable with that try the WD-40. Let it set for a couple of minutes and then try to wipe off. I hope this helps!
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Hello, my experience with this product is that it absorbed the water and left no streaking or lint. I also use it on the wheels to detail the hubcap and throw it in the wash when done and it comes out looking new!
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I washed mine in the washer. Air dry. But I think that would only work a few times until you need to go to the store and replace it. A car wax applicator looks to me like a good replacement.
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I am not really sure what happened with your pan. Is it a different recipe than you used in the past? That might have something to do with it. I have used mine 3 times already and I never sprayed the pan or anything. I would contact the company and see what they tell you to do. I hope this helps.