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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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just read an article where pro's were givin tips. said to add a spoonfull of cooking oil to the wash water-said it helped the soap and dirt slide off . wierd huh?new to me
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Yeah....can't wait to see the nice rainbow of color off that oil....<no thanks!>
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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yea...oil and water mix real good
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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Hmmm....sounds kinda hinkey. Oil and water. But, who am I to second guess someone who is a professional washer? That title just isn't given out, you know.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Been doing this for years.Believe it or not, it works.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Been doing this for years.Believe it or not, it works.
well, i'll try it once. was a reputable rag and i'm sure they didn't print it as a joke. had some other tips such as using carnuba-leaving in shade 4 grs after the wax job, ect... but this just sounded wierd. FWIW
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Be sure to use olive oil as it is heart friendly.
 
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make it extra virgin too can have too much of that
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:31 PM
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Syn-3 or Mobile 1
 
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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I just tried the cooking oil and surprise it actually works and when I was done I was able to fry a hamburger on the bike without damaging the paint!
 
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