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    Removal of Smoke Odours

    Many odours are caused by micro-organisms such as bacteria, mould, and mildew. First start by cleaning all the interior surfaces; but remember shampooing alone will not eradicate these odours. You eliminate odour-causing organisms with very specialized chemicals. Look for stains, if there...
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    Leather care / cleaning worksheet

    There is a great deal of conflicting information on leather care being put out by leather experts themselves who use baffling pseudo scientific techno speak as another marketing ploy, which makes it difficult to find a definitive, unbiased answer. Here is one definitive truth –you are...
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    Happy Birthday TomD

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    10 Marketing Questions

    The purpose of this process is to motivate you to ensure marketing remains a top priority. 1. Do you obtain and effectively use testimonials from your best customers? 2. Do you have referrals systems in place? 3. Do you offer something of value to your website visitors in exchange for their...
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    Tribute to James Dean

    September 30th 1955 @ 5:59 pm , movie star James Dean dies at age 24 in a car crash on a California highway. Dean was driving his Porsche 550 Spyder, nicknamed "Little B*****d," headed to a car race in Salinas, California, with his mechanic Rolf Wuetherich, when they were involved in a head-on...
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    The Physics of Polishing

    Physics (from Ancient Greek: φύσις physis "nature") [: a natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.] Backing Plate / Pad Motion The benefits of a large orbit or elliptical...
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    Using Water while Polishing or Compounding

    Water Spritzing Adding water increases the abrasive abilities but at the same time reduces lubrication by displacing some of the lubricating oils. Very similar result are obtained when your wet-sanding; the more surface water the less the abrasive the finishing paper becomes. Separation of...
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    You won't need a driver's license by 2040

    You won't need a driver's license by 2040 - CNN.com
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    Removal of Paint from Clear Coat

    Paint Overspray Removing Latex Paint Overspray 1. D-limonene based (citrus) based detergents (P21S Total Auto Wash) may help; be sure to allow plenty of dwell time. 2. Solvents; dwell time is important, start mild with (3M™ Adhesive and Wax Remover or DuPont Prep Sol 3919 3...
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    Removal of Rust Spots

    This paint finish is contaminated with ferrous metal; the black specs show the early stages. As the particles begin to corrode brown or yellow rust rings forms around the particles Removing Rust Spots They are usually caused by metallic brake dust that has penetrated the paint...
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    Painter’s Tape (Masking Tape)

    Mask areas which would be difficult to clean afterwards and or any parts which can be damaged or stained if it comes into contact with the pad or polish being used. When to use masking tape; 1. To avoid discolouring the trim with synthetic polishes 2. Avoid soiling the pad when...
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    09/11

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    September 11th

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    North American Festivals of Speed, Miami

    North American, East Coast Unveiling of the Pagani Huayra at Festivals of Speed Miami, October 12 - 14, 2012. Festivals of Speed – Concours d'Elegance
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    Microfiber Pads - Part I

    Ultra-Fiber Microfiber Pads Paint Renovation Diagnosis is the key, not guess work; before deciding on what products to use ascertain the paint surface conditions and your goals for the paint finish. And then proceed with the least abrasive product / pad combination Paint Thickness...
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    Ferdinand Porsche

    Happy Birthday (102)
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    How-To Clean - Spray Bottles or an Opti-Coat syringe

    Instead of replacing spray bottle, properly clean and reuse Wash with a d-limonene based solvent cleaner (P21S Total Auto Wash) allowing it to dwell and then operate sprayer or syringe plunger and then thoroughly rinse with clean water. Pour in full strength Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) replace...
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    A true American hero...Neil Armstrong

    Neil Armstrong, US astronaut, dies aged 82 - Telegraph
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    Clear Coat Strikethrough (Breakthrough)

    Speed, kinetic energy (friction), applied pressure, foam pad actual surface contact area, pad and polish / compound abrasive ability, amount of surface lubrication available, area being polished, and material (paint, especially paint edges, plastic, metal, etc) heat conductivity. The above...
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    Paint Surface Problems – Identification

    Before you can select an appropriate solution you must first correctly identify the specific problem, once established the removal methods can be searched from the list of ‘Relevant Articles’ at the end of this article Some problems exist in the paint, as well as on the surface. As you become...
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