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    How to best restore faded white paint on 2004 Honda Civic...using what I've got?

    Hi, I'm trying to get some advice on how to use some of my products in order to restore the shine to a white 2004 Honda Civic. The car probably only had a wash once every year and it looks like there isn't much of a clear coat at all. Its a very dull white but its not peeling (I wish I had a...
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    Just detailed, some questions, C2100 is awesome!

    I just detailed my newly bought 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse in white and I've noticed a few things and I've got a few questions... 1. Meguiar's C-2100 Aggressive Clay (Red) is incredible. I've just posted a review about it in the Product Reviews section. I can't say enough about this stuff...
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    NXT vs Mothers Reflections (charcoal exterior)

    I'm detailing a friend's car soon: a 2005 Scion tC with charcoal exterior, like this: http://www.autobase.com/photos/large/03717046.jpg I have two LSPs at my disposal: 1. Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax Liquid (not 2.0) 2. Mothers Reflections Premium Polish From what I know, they're both...
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    Advice for a Glaze in my regimen

    I've read several threads about glazes and I've been told previously on threads I've made that I should add a glaze to my detailing regimen...here's how I go about my normal detailing process: 1. Wash (Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Conditioner) 2. Clay Bar (Clay Magic) 3. Mothers Cleaner...
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    How to remove wheel paint without hurting OEM paint underneath?

    Hi, I just got a set of wheels...but they were painted pretty unprofessionally a gunmetal color. I noticed that underneath the paint (the guy missed some under the centercap) the OEM silver wheel paint was still intact. I was wondering if there's any way I can remove this layer of gunmetal...
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    Help! Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax screwed me!

    Ok, so its not that big...but I have mudguards that USED to be a flat black color until i got a little bit of that Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax on them. Is there anything I can do to restore them to the original color? Polishing? sanding? anything? Thanks
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    HELP! Which OTC Wax should I get to complete this project?

    Ok guys, I need your help in selecting an OTC wax. Step 6 is where I need your help. Here's the steps and products I'm gonna do: 1. Go to coin-operated car wash at 4:00am (no choice here, no hoses or driveways...) 2. Wash with their stuff, but only the soap and water. Go over it with a...
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    Inexpensive Rust remover

    Hi guys, I think my car was driven up north or was there for a bit but now since the car is gonna stay in Florida, I was wondering what product I could use to get rid of the bit of rust that is on my car. Its mostly surface rust on my steel wheels, lower control arms and other suspension...
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    Preparing a car from the South for the North

    My friend has a silver 2003 Mazda 6 and it has been in Florida for all its life. He's decided to move to Rhode Island and I told him that he's gonna need to do a bit more than wax his car with normal old turtle wax. What do you think he should do to protect his car from the snow, salt, etc...
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    New here! Rate my products and some questions

    Hi, I've been on Autopia for about 1 year, but its only recently that I joined as a member (this is my first post). I can't post pictures of the products that I have (I don't have 10 posts yet). I drive a black 96 Honda Civic hatchback and it was repainted to a glossy black before I bought it...
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