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The things that will affect 'useful' life would be a) storage method b) chemicals used in lubrication

CliffNotes® Version Applying a Polymer Sealant or Waxing Re-Painted Surfaces a) Polishing or Waxing Post-production Paintwork 1. Refinish paint products, materials and paint drying methods are very different from original equipment materials (OEM) specified materials. 2. This is only relative...

Faded fabric - caused by ultra violet radiation (UVR) photo degradation or acidic attack; use Renovo Soft Top Reviver (Convertible top care by Renovo International) a paint-on type product that restores faded colour

Use Leather Masters Vital and a hairdryer or Heatgun on low heat also I have a few annoying marks on the leather, tried various cleaners but it doesn't seem to make much of a difference, ok only using the usual stuff you buy at Halfords (Auto Glym) is there something more abrasive I can use...

I always answer on the assumption that the person who asks the question knows what the material is or what the surface finish is. If you cannot answer such a fundamental question you should not even attempt to clean it

Cleaning Methodology Thoroughly rinse surface to remove any loose surface dirt or dust. Wash the surface with a d-Limonene-based (citrus) APC cleaner (P21S® Total Auto Wash) Use a cleaner (Simichrome or Klasse All-In-One) to remove any surface blemishes Use a mild polish (P21S® Multi-Surface...

Avian bomb First Kit- use a 1:20 Optimum No-Rinse (ONR) / distilled water solution in a fine mist spray bottle. The surfactants it contains encapsulate and trap bird and insect excrement, dry surface dust, or light dirt particles making them virtually non-abrasive and it can be used without...

Use the least abrasive product first- 1. Use a chemical paint surface cleaner (Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner) 2. Try to dissolve the surface/etched deposits trying one or more of the following; a) Use a 2:1 or stronger solution of distilled water/distilled white vinegar (Acetic acid)...

Safe Removal To remove bird excrement without causing scratches; apply very little surface pressure, dusting with long strokes in one direction only, use a product that contains a surfactant; this will lessen surface scratching as they ‘lift’ dust etc into the media used avoiding surface...

Exhaust Tailpipe Two things that can ruin the freshly detailed look of a vehicle; dirty glass or exhaust tips; the exhaust tips can sometimes make or break the rear view of an otherwise pristine vehicle. Spray down the inside and outside of the tips with P21S® Total Auto Wash or P21S® Polishing...

TOGWT™ Detailing Article Series DB Hyperlinks "Repairing Scrached or Curbed Wheels" (includes a re-painting section) http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/detailing-school/17686-togwt-detailing-article-series-db-hyperlinks.htm