where to buy pc in toronto area?

[whitelude12]

Hello I am new to here. I have been wondering here for 2 days so far
and I am kinda getting idea about detailing. I decide to buy a pc , good pad , and full detailing product such as polish wax compound towel rim/tire cleaner and etc.
Since there are so much products with different names. I am still confusing.
please help me. Since i had no luck finding local stores that carries the products which autopian use or recommand , I might give a try to order them from usa at first time in my life . but the problem is duty/tax >.< is there anyway to get away from the custom?
If anyone who can hook me up with a porter cable and other stuff. I will really appreciate^_^

here is my baby's condition

Few month ago ,I bought a brown colour compound from CT hoping it will remove oxidation(not sure wht they are, whatever that make my bonnet dull )on my bonnet. I scooped alittle amount of the compound and rubbed it with cheese cloth(lol). It gave me nice scratch on part of the bonnet. I am assuming that itz light scratch Since I can't feel it with finger. but i can see it



should i get light compound to remove them?if so what brand?
or just polish will be enough?also what brand and model?
after I remove all the oxidaitons and swirl ?
should i use a selant ? if so what brand and model?
meguair nxt <-- good? if not ? what brand and model?

sorry . itz too long.

I will really appreciate your answers ^^

[MorBid]

I'm not sure if Canadian Tire sells a PC, but why not drive down the QEW and hit a Lowes in Niagra. Cross at the falls and not the other long way around over the bridge.

I am in Rochester (across the lake) and I can make Pearson Int'l Airport or Downtown T.O in less than 3 hours. I've done the drive from T.O. to the falls and back and it's not that long.

No way around the duty/tax if your order something on the web, drving across you can always not declare something (I think you don't have to if it's under a certain dollar amt.

Probelm is most of the good stuff we talk about here is local to some folks and not to others. I order most of my products on-line although I can get 3M professional line polishes and products locally as well as some damn good pads.

It's your choice as to use a sealant or not. Many like them cause they last longer than waxes and some like to use both a sealant and wax for depth,gloss, and the ultimate protection.

Compounds do tend to dull the surface, that's how they work, you need to follow them with a polish to bring back the shine.

A would try a medium cut polish instead of a compound to get the oxidation out.

Let me know if your still having probelms getting a PC, but I know others have gotten them up there, not sure from where though.

[EdLancer]

Canadian Tire already had their special on the PC back in the fall of 2005, they were selling at $159cdn. which was a $80 drop is a steal, but they never seems to go on special when I need one !

As for pads and polishes, good luck trying to find them locally. The net is best for those or you can PM me.

[andrewcbho]

http://www.2020kustoms.ca/

I bought my PC from them. Incredibly fast shipping too.

[whitelude12]

thanks for replies . there is one problem crossing the border . I don't have visa lol

I checked thecanadian tire , but they had no idea what i was saying

more search = more confusion lol

what do you recommand for the medium cut polish ?

I am leaning to


clay = clay magic or mothers
polish -ssr 2.5 ans ssr1 or meguiar dacp and #9 ( are they good enough to remove the oxi and light scratchs?) (I am really confusing about this part polish , scratch remover , swirl remover , finishing polish , paint cleaner and etc)
glaze = rmg
wax = meguiar nxt or natty blue

for the pad lc or propel

one more question . pads that eshine.ca carry any good?

is it good combination?

[whitelude12]

I just checked the site . descent price.
how much total does it came up to? including shipping and tariff?

[andrewcbho]

Altogether my order came to $192 including everything. i had a 5% discount code.

[whitelude12]

thx but I order it from ebay for bit lower price. anyone know how long it will take to ship to toronto via usps

[BLUPAULS]

You have PM sir....