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Apr 23, 2009 | 03:37 AM

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Very very nice! What does IPA mean? It's not in the sticky.

What do you use on the tires?

I believe it's the Isopropyl Alcohol wipedown.

Apr 23, 2009 | 07:23 AM

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Really? As tire dressing? Or is that just to clean them?

Apr 23, 2009 | 07:38 AM

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Isopropyl Alcohol
Some people will use it after polishing or claying to remove any contaminants before proceeding with work/detailing.

Apr 23, 2009 | 08:47 AM

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Very very nice! What does IPA mean? It's not in the sticky.

What do you use on the tires?

IPA = Isopropal Alcohol.. rubbing alcohol.

In the pix Surf City tire dressing .. usually Optimum Tire Gel.

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:29 AM

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you do some sick work.......

Apr 23, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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Thanks. The tires look matte? I'm thinking I like a more matte look instead of the high gloss oil-slick look for my husbands WDP TL. IDK

Apr 23, 2009 | 11:19 AM

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Thanks. The tires look matte? I'm thinking I like a more matte look instead of the high gloss oil-slick look for my husbands WDP TL. IDK

Ya they tend to lean more to matte / semi-gloss than gloss. Patrick sells it ..

Apr 23, 2009 | 11:31 AM

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Jesstzn - what look do you prefer on your tires with the WDP? I'm only working with visuals in my head. IDK - I'm thinking black black black matte or little shine would make the white shiney pop more?

Apr 23, 2009 | 11:41 AM

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Key to white is to make the black look good ... I prefer semi-gloss..

At shows I will gloss them including the treads ..

May 28, 2009 | 03:44 AM

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Overlays look great Dale! Glad to hear they've held up during cold Canadian winters

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Jun 1, 2009 | 01:40 PM

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Did you clay the entire car or just the flat surfaces? hood,roof,rear deck? Just curious since I noticed my doors are still pretty smooth but its the flat surfaces that feel like they got sand stuck to them.

Also, do you apply your UPP with a red pad or by hand?

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