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    best way to clean off "heavy dust" from car? wash or use duster?

    I washed my car a month or two ago, and had put a car cover on it and left it parked in my underground parking.  Anyhow, someone decided to rip the cover off the car, and it started to it started to accumulate dust.  I did not want to replace the cover because clearly the car is attracting...
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    armour all microfiber duster - any reason not to use it?

    I bought an Armor All Microfiber duster a few years ago from Walmart, but never really used it. Is there any reason why I shouldn't use it? I am somewhat afraid it may induce scratches. Here is a link to the description: ArmorAll 6-6443 Large Ultra Plus Duster with Bonus Carry Bag ...
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    refinishing headlamps - what pad and compound to use after wetsanding?

    I have refinished headlamps for years now, by using 400/800/1200/1500/2000 grit wetsanding, then finishing off with a wool pad on a drill with a 3M compound. I have burnt lenses many times with this wool pad and was never too good at it. Can anyone advise the proper finishing compound and...
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    clay bar options... so many! which to replace my mothers system?

    I used to use OTC mothers clay bar system, which worked decently well but left a lot of marring in my last application. I am looking to replace it with something of similar cost. Does anyone have any other suggestions? I will be ordering from a professional / botique supplier online, so...
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    previous owner used touch up paint to cover clear coat scratches... how to remove?

    the side of my maxima is riddled with small clear coat type scratches, many of which were covered in touch-up paint by the previous owner. I wish this wasn't the case, because I would have been able to cut these scratches out... anyhow, how can I remove the touch-up paint to expose the clear...
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    which color / type of pads to use with my random orbit buffer?

    I picked up a Porter Cable Porter Cable 7346SP random orbit buffer, and now need to chose some pads to use on my car. My Maxima has a lot of swirl marks and oxidazation, my Mustang has light swirls. I was going to use Lake Country pads. I wanted to buy their 3 pack, so which of these...
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