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  1. kensan

    kensan New Member

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    #22 kensan, Jun 18, 2009
    :ihih:

    really? ive been kinda limiting my use at the other site lately... i only visit the detailing forum usually... :lol:
     
  2. Deviant

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    #23 Deviant, Jun 18, 2009
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    I think so, that or some other hardware store of the sort, I was still living down in Augusta then.
     
  3. kensan

    kensan New Member

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    #24 kensan, Jun 18, 2009
    not sure wat's different, but griot's claims they now have an improved version of their RO.
    I donno, looks like a pc painted red. hahaha :D

    [​IMG]
     
  4. BlimeyCabrio

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    #25 BlimeyCabrio, Jun 18, 2009
    I wish my PC had that handle.
     
  5. kensan

    kensan New Member

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    #26 kensan, Jun 18, 2009
    i see, thanks for the tip! :)
     
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    #27 Deviant, Jun 18, 2009
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    That's the Griot's upgrade :D
    Still, I like my one grip from OG, it's the closest thing to having a powertool surgically grafted to your hand, but without the awkward social aspects of meeting new people and having them shake your polishing pad.
     
  7. kensan

    kensan New Member

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    #28 kensan, Jun 18, 2009
    but my Griot's RO (original) already has that handle. :p

    man, all this OG luv here. OG this OG that. is OG everyone's daddy? lol :lol: ;)
     
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    #29 Deviant, Jun 18, 2009
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    He's the real OG though!

    Seriously though he's taught me a lot about taking care of my baby and is a fellow MINI enthusiast (Barry Mequair and Richard Griot don't have MINIs). Just drink the kool-aide and jump on the bandwagon! lol
     
  9. jeffc

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    #30 jeffc, Jun 18, 2009
    Have you tried Ice Car Wash? It is the best car wash I have used.

     
  10. MiniDaMoocher

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    #31 MiniDaMoocher, Jun 19, 2009
    That's what I use, and I agree that it works (and smells) great. Plus, buy it at Costco CHEAP. Something like $7 for a gallon :eek6:
     
  11. kensan

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    #32 kensan, Jun 19, 2009
    $7/gallon? dang... :shocked:

    here's wat i use... $39+ shipping/gallon. but 1oz for every 2 gallons
    of water. :ihih: so it lasts a decent time.

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  12. kensan

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    #33 kensan, Jun 19, 2009
    oh yah, and this pump is cool too. one pump is about 1oz.

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    #34 MiniDaMoocher, Jun 19, 2009
    I was cruising through Costco earlier and saw they were almost out, so I picked up another gallon. Looks like I lied about the price. It's $8.50/gal, not $7 as earlier reported. No pump though. I really like this wash. It has silky feel to it that I haven't seen before. I'm not an expert, but it feels like it has more lubricity which must be a good thing.

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  14. kensan

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    #35 kensan, Jun 19, 2009
    lubricity is a good thing while washing. so it has some sort of polymer in it too then? :)

    i like the Griot's wash cause it doesnt have polymers in there. i run carnauba on my
    MCS and G so dont want polymer on it.
     
  15. jeffc

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    #36 jeffc, Jun 19, 2009
    I tried the Griots and didn't like it. The two items I tried from Griots was the car wash and wheel cleaner and was disappointed in both. :(

    Haven't given up on their stuff but hesitant.

     
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    #37 MiniDaMoocher, Jun 19, 2009
    I just read the label, but it doesn't mention what's in it. I have no idea about the polymers, but this stuff exudes lubricity so my guess is your right. I take by your comment if it has polymers then carnauba won't bond correctly? Is that true of Epic as well? I have some Mystic around here somewhere. If this stuff isn't good for a prewax wash, I'll use it instead.
     
  17. kensan

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    #38 kensan, Jun 19, 2009
    what didn't you like about the shampoo? ive been using it for the last 3yrs
    with much success. :D did you use the right amount vs water?

    not pointed at you jeff, but i've seen a lot of people use shampoo
    like one cap full for 5 gallons and spray their hose in their bucket
    for major suds.

    all they get is suds that collect grit and no lubricity. :eek:ut:

    the Griot's wash has nice lubricity and minimal suds if you pour water
    gently into the bucket. :) last thing i want in my bucket is a bunch
    of suds.
     
  18. kensan

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    #39 kensan, Jun 19, 2009
    if you use polymer sealant and Hydro exclusively you're fine.

    what i dont want is polymer sandwiched in between my
    carnauba apps due to bonding issues as you mentioned. :)

    on my G and MCS i only use carnauba based products..well,
    the wheels use Hydro. :lol:
     
  19. jeffc

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    #40 jeffc, Jun 20, 2009
    I use the Griots sprayer and I didn't try it by using a regular bucket method. The Ice just seems to have more lubricity then the Griot when used with the spray gun. The Griot car wash wasn't terrible but for the price I wasn't impressed.

    I would try it again with just mixing it and using it the traditional way but pretty happy with the ice car wash.



     
  20. kensan

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    #41 kensan, Jun 20, 2009
    Perhaps the Ice has more lubricity per content(?). :)

    I suppose its a prefernce thing... My wife likes bodyshampoo with conditioner. I dont like it cause it leaves behind this slippery film(?) on my skin that feels like showering in salt softened water. Rinse and rinse and rinse and still feels like soap's on your body. :lol: hahahaha
     
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