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Just got 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and One Grand Blitz wax...any suggestions before i start?

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Old 07-13-2000, 07:00 PM
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Default Just got 3M Imperial Hand Glaze and One Grand Blitz wax...any suggestions before i start?

I read through some material on car care online, can anybody give any suggestions before I do it tomorrow?

thanks<p>Scott

2000 1.8QMSX GIAC, S4 Grill,
Neuspeed Exhaust, UUC Shortshifter,
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Default Only one I could add to the carcare ones is how to lessen the drying time.

As a final rinse, don't spray it down. Take the nozzle off, lower the water flow, and control the water by folding the end to pinch the hose. Then, let the water gently flow over the car. This will allow the water to sheet off, leaving very little on the surface to wipe off. This is assuming that the car still has some wax left on it to break the water tension between it and the paint. Spraying it down only leads to waterspots, since it'll dry somewhere before you can wipe it all off. I actually blot, not wipe.

And, you don't have to strip the waxbefore washing or using the glaze, the hand glaze will do that in due course.<p>
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Default Yes wash and remove all road grime/tar from your car first and don't do it under direct sun...

...also no circular/swirly motions with the 3M IHG stuff especially if you have a dark finish.<p><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/larryvsig2.jpg">
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Where do you buy One Grand Blitz?? I can't find it anywhere around here.
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Default mailorder from carcareonline.com or supposedly autozone stores.

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