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    Sticky VW MKIV interior plastic - How to clean?

    Hello all, My VW MKIV's black interior plastic became quite sticky and attracts a lot of dirt and dust. I have never cleaned it with any sort of interior cleaning solvent....i always use tap water with a sponge to clean it and after i dry it with a microfiber towel. Do you suggest a...
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    Preparing New Alloy wheels

    Hello all, I recently bought a new set of alloy wheels for my VW Golf. I recall reading a thread in the forums that it's wise to prepare new alloys for long lasting protection against break dust, tar, e.t.c So I would like to prepare my new alloys before actually fitting the new tyres...
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    Help on procedure for removing light swirls with PC.

    hi guys, last weekend was the second time i was using my PC 7424 for cleaning/polishing/waxing my VW Golf. Prior starting the whole process i noticed light swirls in several sections of my car. I have a blue/anthracite metallic paint on my car. I started by washing the car with Mequiars...
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    Meguiar's MF for buffing

    Hello, I am looking for MF towel's for buffing polish and wax on my car. I have read on Meguiar's site about a couple of MF towel's the produce. Thought i would like your opinions on any MF towel's that Meguiar's has and which is the best for buffing. Thank you.
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    Will Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System do the job ???

    Hello, I have been reading a lot about Wolfgang Plastik Lens Cleaning System. I have a Golf MK4 in which it's front headlights have become clouded but from the inside side. I don't know how this happened but it looks very ugly on the car and it is very annoying because i don't know how to...
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    How to clean brake calipers and hubs?

    Hello guys, Is there any way i can clean built-up break dust from my brake calipers and the wheel hub? My brake calipers are painted silver with Hammerite's Smooth Silver paint. The amount of built-up break dust is not excessive but it is enough to give the feeling that the whole wheel...
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    tilt the P/C?

    Hi, I've read in couple of articles how to use the P/C and in some of them it says that the left side of the pad has to be a bit raised. Is this the case or the pad should be aligned with the body panel (completely flat)? I am asking this because i hope (if the weather allows me) to...
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    Best Material for Drying.

    Hi, Which is considered to be the best material for drying a washed car. MF or chamois? Which can hold more water, and will hardly scratch the paint? Thanks.
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    Has any used Meguiar's Deep Crustal System and PC-7424

    Hi guys, Has anyone of you used the Meguiar's Deep Crystal System with PC-7424?? The Meguiar's Deep Crystal System contains 1)Paint Cleaner 2)Paint Polish 3)Carnauba Wax. Meguiar's recommends to apply the above products in the above numerical sequence. Though as i have read in the...
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    Meguiars PlastX for Instrument Cluster.

    Hi guys,, I own MK4 Golf and my the plastic cover of my instrument cluster is full of scratches... Probaply the reason for this is because i use to clean it with a MF cloth....maybe... I recently bought the Meguiar's PlastX which is supposed to clean and remove scratches from clear...
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    How to clean and maintain my chamois?

    Hello... Can you tell me in what way i can clean my chamois and maintain it in good condition after washing my car.?? Also is there any other product which is better for drying my car besides chamois?? (i.e hotel grade towels??) Thanks.
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    Foggy MKIV Golf Headlights

    Hello... I have an MKIV Golf and my from headlights are foggy. I tried many ways of cleaning them but because the front plastic cover cannot be separated from the housing i cannot do much. Is there any way i can get rid of this using any kind of polish or any other method. Thank you.
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