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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Lordy, you guys are cruel. No one mentioned sandblasting. ?? [&:]
 
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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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If You Use Richards Best The BOM You Won't Get Wax In Your Cracks
I Won't Use Anything Else ,, Its Good For The Paint, Chrome, And Windshield Also

And Very Easy Enjoy
 
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Soft toothbrush works very well.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:49 PM
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Don't put wax in the cracks to begin with - saves a lot of time. [sm=yeahsmile.gif]
 
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 05:50 PM
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when I was 14, I used steel wool to get all the bugs off the bosses Caddie,,,,,,it worked!!
 
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Old May 8, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Sand blast........... No really, I found a soft bristle brush that looked like a paint brush and it was made specifically for that. About the size of a cigar. Go to your local auto parts store, one of the big ones that doesn't have the parts you need but a good selection of other s*'t. MeGuiars makes the brush for detailing, it comes with a small rubber tip on the end for scraping wax out da crack. Or you can use a tooth brush that has the rubber tip at the end for scraping plaque. Your choice. Hope this helps.
Item #:MO-156200
http://www.superiorcarcare.net/modebrset.html
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Stopped using a toothbrush on the bike......couldn't stand the taste it left in my mouth anymore.
 
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Old May 9, 2008 | 04:41 PM
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YEAH thats what I was getting at but didn't want to say it.
 
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Whilst you are there cleaning your bike, take the cherry out of your cocktail and use the stick. Its sharp and wooded so won't damage anything, then get another cherry and stick it back in your drink for later.
 
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