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    How do you keep your Residential garage cool?

    I`m seeing some here have a chilled residential garage to work in. Could you post a photo of your setups here. Including some info on what your using. I`m not sure if i want a split installed or if a portable will do. Only plan on having it on if working in it. I have a newly built home...
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    Acronym, Initialism and Anacronym List

    Any chance of getting a list started with all these abbreviations people are using. Maybe Ray can make a stickey to it. I hope I`m not the only one constantly looking things up that have no idea of what product someone used. These coatings seem to be a big part of the confusion. After...
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    Mystery Box Anyone....

    Anyone think the mystery boxes are worth it? Considering one from Autogeek since they say its $100 value for $50. I can always see if Ray will do one I guess too.
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    Nissan Sentra Meets Mercury Grand Marquis

    Well, my son had my first polished from the dead car just a few months. I`ve owned it a few years. From Tar all over it, and now soon to a resting place (or new owner to straighten some things) He turned 18 on Friday and stayed at a friend`s overnight Coming home Sat morning some lady...
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    Is it too hot n humid to apply a coating in NJ

    I`m off next week and was planning on trying Essence topped w/CQUK if possible Too humid or hot? I can save this one for the fall if I have to. Just wanted to get an order in if there was something more friendly for our NJ summer. If CQUK won`t be good for our current weather, what would be...
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    3D Liquid Leather Clenaner

    I was using my liquid Leather for the first time last night. Anyone ever notice the 16oz bottle? "Interior Clenaner and Conditioner" I also see its on their website bottle and everywhere I look. I wonder if their aware of the error? Is this better than a Cleaner? Haha
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    Do all Waffle Weave towels get pulls

    I bought Towel Pros waffle weave towels last year and a dozen more recently. Is it common for waffle weave drying towels to get a pull once caught on an emblem or sharp edge? I usually cut the pulled thread to prevent catching everything after getting one. I try to stay away from known sharp...
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    IPA Dilution and

    I bought a bottle of 70% IPA. Whats the preferred dilution ratio. I`ve never done an IPA yet on a vehicle. I`m reading 50/50 and even found where Mike Phillips says 10% is good. I plan on polishing out my wife`s Edge with Essence getting ready to coat it with CqUK. Is IPA still suggested or...
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    Meguiars MF Discs and M205

    I wanted to try the combo many have mentioned. I was going to buy the 5" Finishing discs with M205 with my Rupes 15. Does anyone know if the 3" discs fit the mini? How about the 6" discs, Will it fit the 21s backing plate. Is there really a need for the cutting discs?
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    Went to Ollies Bargain Outlet today

    First time in a NJ store They had the Bissell GREEN FOR $60 Also DUB products for $3. I didn`t want to buy anything with my wife there but going back for Dub soap and their spray wax.
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    How do I remove tar

    My son drove through wet tar last night with his white Marquis. The stuff they spray before paving. Some idiot flagman told him to drive on the wrong side he said. The sides of the car have tar on it like when after driving throuh a mud puddle. Also the wells are caked with it. I have PB Bug...
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    New Lexus in town Any coating installers local

    Well my sister just picked up a new Black Lexus 2015 leftover RC350 down near the shore. I found a deep scratch on one wheel and she`s taking it tomorrow for a quick detail and to finish some paperwork. I told her not to let them touch the paint but she said they were going to clean it up...
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    Coating or Not?

    When I sold my pair of Rupes polishers, I had a BF Crystal Coating kit that I threw in as they were leaving. I only gave the coating first but figured he would need the whole kit for good results. I had the kit since Feb of 2015 and didn`t really think it would get used within 2 years of having...
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    Rupes Backing Plates ARE NOT compatible

    Just to share for those that aren`t aware, the mk1 backing plates DO NOT fit on a MK2. They are not interchangeable. I know those that do a washer mod may have seen the arbor turn 90 degrees in the plate. Due to the washer putting the arbor out of the reinforced metal inside the backing...
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    What would you do The gojo wash

    Well, I just got a call from a coworker. His girlfriend drove through highway paint and had it all over the side of a dark metallic blue truck. His removal method: A brush and Gojo. Not the slick gojo but the gritty stuff. I told him to bring it over my place since I have no idea how scratched...
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    Poorboys Foam Soap Beta Test GoPro Edition

    Well I recently rejetted my Foam canon to a 1.1mm jet. Using it with a small electric power washer. Ryobi 1600psi 1.2gpm I tested this with 2oz to the bottle of my MTM Foam canon. https://youtu.be/lv3SUyXvjvY Then 2oz to a half bottle (equivalent to 4oz ) https://youtu.be/oV0bSQ9XNMA I...
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    Retro Boombox Photos

    Anyone have one of those old boomboxes they listen to while in their garage detailing. Nothings built like they used to build them. Cassette player died years ago. But works with the radio and input from my mp3 from time to time. I had this since 1980 I believe. I even have the manual...
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    Zymol Carbon Has anyone tried it

    Just looking to see whose tried this on their dark car. Or anyone looking to. What kinda results Did you get?
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    Did GRIOTS DISCONTINUE their older polishes

    I`m only seeing Polish 3 Was 1,2 &4 discontinued? I gave it all away a few years ago but eventually going to try the Boss polishes.
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    Rupes 21 mk2 or G21

    Well i just picked up the 15mk2 and had intentions to also get a 21mk2. Had a problem with the mk2 21 so now trying to decide. The g21 being cheaper and lifetime warranty has me t thinking. Has anyone compared the two mk2 vs Boss? I have a setup of Rupes 6" and 7" pads but now trying to decide...
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