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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Look at this crap! Just saw the infomercial for it. I'm calling scammer alert!





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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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I use used motor oil on my black exterior trim...
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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does that work?
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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The oil, yes. A very light coat. The blacker the oil, the better.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 08:25 PM
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Side benefit of smelling like stanky old oil . . . may not be a benefit for all users.
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Old Dec 4, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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I've never had a problem with it smelling.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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What about on your tires?
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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I use some Meguiar's spray foam for the sidewalls. NEVER put any tire treatment on the tread.
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