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  1. J

    Wax recommendations

    I use Opti-seal for my cars, including bumpers and head/read lights. Bugs wipe right off.
  2. J

    What's the longest lasting sealant?

    Outside cars I always use Collinite's- and depending on what kind of car determines which Collinite.
  3. J

    Sonax Polymer Net Shield

    Looks good! I have been wanting to try Sonax, but I have a lot of opti-seal left and opti-seal is so fast to apply.
  4. J

    Clay bar lubricant

    Any rinseless wash with some distilled water- I use Nanoskin glide 10:1 - and the nanoskin pad on my DA- cuts claying time down by over 50%. My cars get washed weekly and fully detailed every 3 months - its my peaceful time
  5. J

    How often do you wax?

    Every season - clay bar, correction if needed, sealant, wax, wash weekly, Sonax BSD after wash.
  6. J

    2013 - 2014 Subie Owners- Oil you are using?

    Just bought a 2014 Outback - 2.5 - wondering what Subie owners are using? If its the Subaru syn or something else?
  7. J

    What is a good vinyl protector

    303 like others have said or Poorboys Trim Restorer
  8. J

    how many miles on your euro-sled

    2007 Saab 9-3 0w40 since day 1 - 90K miles
  9. J

    2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 2.8 L -Unknown Oil, 2,653 Miles

    I know some dealers use dino - they change the oil upon taking the car in - If Dealer or Saab Specialist, then more than likely it was 0W40 M1 before- this oil change.
  10. J

    Best recommended engine oil for 2014 Subaru 2.5

    I should have said for the first oil change and then 7.5K miles after that-
  11. J

    Best recommended engine oil for 2014 Subaru 2.5

    the dealer told me 3K miles to change- It seems through research this is pretty steady throughout Subaru owners for this year and engine. I am curious what to use afterwards... and if there are an UOA's for 0w20 with the 2.5
  12. J

    Battery failed (again)

    Not an alternator, but the slip joint drive came out and it stopped charging the battery, Volvo knows of the issue. And I cannot take the breakdowns so its gone.
  13. J

    Best recommended engine oil for 2014 Subaru 2.5

    I am interested too in what the comments/rec's are - I just bought a 2014 Outback as well.
  14. J

    Battery failed (again)

    I think I am having a similar issue- I had my battery replaced in February with a NAPA 7591- the battery lasted maybe two weeks when the altenator went out. Had both the altenator and the battery replaced- since the battery got a bad cell - about 3 weeks after that the altenator went out again -...
  15. J

    what is your cleaning/detailing routine?

    ONR wash once a week, about every 4-6 weeks a real wash with 1Z Perls. 1Z Cockpit for the interior, once a month 1Z or Griots leather- once a month Poorboys Trim Restore, once a month? CG Blacklight coverd by Collinite 915 twice a year, of course witha good clay and poslish if needed. Wolfgang...
  16. J

    WOW, collinite is da bomb!

    All of Collinite waxes are great - I use Insulator for my wheels and 915 for my paint. I put it on thin, and leave it for about 2 hours and then use a DA to buff off, never any issues with removal. 476 will last a long time, probably 8 months, depending on enviroment.
  17. J

    Removing wax

    Clay bar - or use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash.
  18. J

    quick detailer

    Chemical Guys Synthetic QD - works very well or Griots Speed shine. My favs.
  19. J

    Washing

    Optium no rinse- agree I use it all the time. Also like Poorboys Super Slick and 1Z perls -
  20. J

    VW 502: 5w-30 v. 5w-40 v. 0w-40 for 2011 Tiguan

    My Mom has a GTI with same engine, been using M1 0W40 for 80K miles without issue.
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