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    What sanding block?

    I'm going to do some chip repair to my hood, and I've read Davids article on chip repair. But I don't no what kind of sanding block I need. At the auto store they had three types, A flat one, a rounded one and a tear drop shaped one. I'm assuming I need the rounded one, Am I right? BTW I'm...
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    My plan of attack.

    This is What I plan on doing. Wash: High pressure wash with only water, hand wash with wash mit and dawn dish soap. Repair chips: Clay bar: Clay bar with Mothers clay bar, lube bar with Mothers Instant Detailer. Cleaner wax: Apply Mothers Carnauba cleaner wax with MF mit and...
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    The Six Requirements

    I’m having some trouble with what products are for what. I go to the local auto store and there are just to many products to chose from. If you go to the “ LEARN� part of the site at the top of the page and then to the "The Perfect Shine" article, it says there are six...
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    What can I do about chiping clear coat?

    I have a bad spot on my bumper where are the clear coat is chiping off. What can I do? can I polish it out?
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    Well this work for swirls?

    I'll either be using a buffer or by hand. Will this get out any swirls? http://www.meguiarscanada.com/productdetail.asp?ID=131 I can't seem to find anything in my area for removing swirls.
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    Would this work for a multi-purpose towel?...

    I'm wondering if it would work well to use a flannel receiving baby blanket, as they seem very soft and made to be gentle for babies with no harsh chemicals etc., and they are very absorbent. Has anyone ever used these?
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    Do I have this right?

    I'm going to be doing a full detailing of my car, and I want to know if I have this right so far. I have order of what I'm going to do on the left, and product that I will use on the right. Is the order ok? Am I missing anything? Ignore 1 + 2 1. Clean interior of car...
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    What first....Clay Bar, or Chip repair?

    What goes first?
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    Detailling guide -- Please add to list.

    Ok, I want to start a guide on Basic detailing steps. Let say your about to detail a dirty black car that has a few chips and some swirl marks. Lets start here. Please add to list or rearrange to an order you think appropriate. If you can, add what product you would use at end of description...
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    Black car, Bad swirls.

    Hey everyone, great site. I have a black 98 Grand Prix GTP and it is covered in tiny white swirl marks. I have never done a proper detailing to it, I think anything I have done, has only made the finish worse. I have two weeks off work and I want to do a proper job. I well use as much time as...
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