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    To Jewel a GM

    Hello, Well onto car 2 of 3. The first car I did this past week was a hot mess for lack of a better expression. Swirls, deep scratches, holograms, acid etching, you name it. Had to do that unpopular thing no one wants to talk about,... just no way around it. Followed it up with M105 and...
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    Why me? F...ing Makita!

    I am not a professional detailer by trade, however I have been told I turn out professional work. I am tight on cash so I decided after people keep asking me to detail their cars, that I would do 3 "vehicle restorations" this week. Tall order for even a pro. 1/2 way though the first job the...
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    Protecting Convertible Top on Toyota

    Simple question. I was asked this morning by a friend if I could put some sort of Protection on here convertible top on her new 2007 Toyota Solara. I don't actually have a single convertible top product because i have actually never done a convertible. What should I order? DG
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    Menzerna PO85RD Vs 106FF

    Quick question I am sure has been discussed before but I can't seem to find. I am looking for a good finishing polish to use to remove holograms and extremely light swirls. I already have 106FF but I see that many on here are using PO85RD which technically is being advertised by Menzerna as...
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    Need Help With Old Glass

    Hello, I am attempting to try and restore (as best as possible) the windshield (split window) on a 1946 Chevy Stylemaster. Here is the deal... the car was repainted and there is over spray all over the windshield. To boot, there is 64 years of scratches. The windshield is actually hard to...
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    *** Megs Trim Detailer Discontinued?

    Placed an order through autogeek the other day and got a message in my email stating that they could not provide me with megs exterior trim detailer because it had been discontinued. Next to Megs 105 this is quite possibly my favorite Megs product. Its only been on the market a short time...
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    Leatherique

    Hello, I just purchased the 32oz Leatherique Kit for use on a set of Impala SS seats that are all dried out and dirty. I am located in NY and its about 25*F here. How is this going to effect my process? I know this stuff works best with heat. I have a fireplace in my house (propane)... I...
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    A True Barn Find - Impala SS

    A True Barn Find 1995 Chevy Impala SS This actually has been a dream of mine I will finally have the opportunity to fulfill. I always wanted to find a true "barn find." Something that is in relatively good shape but has been neglected, forgotten, oh and, did I mention, sold to me for...
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    Trouble Polishing these Aluminum parts

    Hello, I am attempting to restore this 85 Honda Magna. I am having a really had time getting the fork tubes, cylinder heads, and engine covers polished. Some of the parts are pitted, while others have some sticky substance all over them. They look horrible bottom line. Top Bright and...
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    Need an Outdoor Car Cover for my Vette

    I have a 2005 Corvette that will be stored outside this winter. Car is in excellent condition and I would like to keep it that way. There are so many covers on the market I don't know where to start. I would like to keep the price at or below $500. The car is going to be stored outside...
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    When M105 doesn't really cut it

    I just bought a bottle of M105 to do a VW GTI R32 (hard clear). I won't say I am disappointed in the product because the final outcome was awesome, but I had to wet sand the hood and taking the wet sanding marks out was a PITA. I had to make about 3 passes on a LC Twisted Wool pad at 1500RPM...
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    Forth of July Sale??

    Hey, Is anybody having a forth of July sale? I need some ONR, Megs 105 & 205, OID, and some wool pads. Dan
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    C6 Corvette Specific Detailing Questions

    Hello, I am a previous C4 Corvette owner, but I am now a 2005 C6 Corvette owner. My previous Corvette had very hard clear coat. I am just looking to confirm the hardness of the clear on this Corvette too; If I remember correctly, this is an even harder car to detail??? I am having a...
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    What's the best way to tackle this fresh paint?

    So, I painted this motorcycle gas tank using PPG Blue and a 2K clear, both shot out of a spray can. The paint laid down perfect, but I didn't do so well with the clear. Of course all the drips are in the ABSOLUTE WORST SPOT IMAGINABLE; that being the bottom of the tank in the center, right...
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    Why is Aerospace 303 Protectant Whiting out the door panels on my Vette?

    Hello, If pictures are necessary then I will post some. Basically I got out there today and Aerospaced the interior of my C6 Vette; I have never had this happen before. Looks like parts of the door are "whited out," and other parts are glossy. Streaks all over the door panel. I took the...
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    2004 Pontiac GTO Wheels

    Here's the deal. I'm doing a full detail on a 2004 Pontiac GTO. As I am told, the wheels on this vehicle are not clear coated. They are however coated in brake dust, and they have not been cleaned for almost an entire year. I wanted to hit them with my Brown Royal wheel cleaner, but I am not...
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    Placing order, Please Advise - Pads for Rotary & Foam Cannon

    Hello, I know this topic has be covered before but I can't exactly seem to find what I am looking for. If someone could answer a these couple questions i would appreciate it. I have a Makita Rotary Polisher and for the last year I have been using a Meguiar's foam backing plate and CCS...
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    Placing order, Please Advise - Pads for Rotary & Foam Cannon

    Hello, I know this topic has be covered before but I can't exactly seem to find what I am looking for. If someone could answer a these couple questions i would appreciate it. I have a Makita Rotary Polisher and for the last year I have been using a Meguiar's foam backing plate and CCS...
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    Super Clean Products

    I was just over at WalMart and had to walk passed the Super Clean display again. I couldn't help myself but to buy some super clean tough degreaser. I see they now offer, Accuvision Window cleaner, All Wheel Safe Wheel Cleaner, AND TIRE GLOSS!!!!!! I was just wondering if anybody has...
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    Product Review - Flash Prod. Brown Royal and Aqua Gloss Review (pics)

    I have been looking for a new wheel cleaner for quite sometime. I have been using P21s wheel gel for the past year and although it is a very effective and more importantly "safe" wheel cleaner, it is extremely expensive and I have had a couple of jobs where it has not completely delivered. I...
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