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    How to remove disc brake grime -- SUGGESTIONS??

    I tried applying CLR to the driver side disc brake on a 2000 civic hatch yesterday, but instead of getting a nice mirror shine I ended up with a white matt finish. By the next morning, it had turned green. Any thoughts on cleaning disc brakes? (Click on the image for a larger version)
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    Removing 800 grit scratches

    Anyone have any thoughts on the best way to get rid of them? They're around the edges of a 1/8" circular paint touch-up, left over from sanding the primer. I have 1000, 1500, and 2000 grade 3M wetordry papers, but now that the 800 grit marks are there, I don't know if using progressively...
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    Hand compounding: LIQUID OR PASTE?

    I'm not sure which of these I should order: ---1--- http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/government/innovative_solutions/node_GSDDRJVVQJgs/root_GS3RBW6QFVgv/vroot_31S2JJ7584ge/bgel_3SF5KTRRJDbl/gvel_MWP370B3RSgl/command_AbcPageHandler/theme_us_innovativesolutions_3_0 3Mâ„¢...
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    Unigrit sanding block, rubbing compound, swirl remover...?

    OK, I'm following David's article on repairing chips and scratches (http://www.autopia.ws/articles.php?articleId=27). I've finished filling the scratches on my rear bumper, the chips on my side mouldings and side mirrors, and the gouge at the bottom of my rear quarter panel, adding one layer of...
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