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    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 ^^

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    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.

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    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.

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    http://www.2020kustoms.ca/



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

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    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?

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    I just checked the site . descent price.

    how much total does it came up to? including shipping and tariff?

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

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

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    You have PM sir....

 

 

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