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    Menzerna FP

    I have some light swirls that I've tried using Menzerna FP with a white CMA pad. It didn't get rid of all of them. My question now is should I try using FP with a yellow CMA pad or should I drop down to Menzerna IP? I'm a little worried about using IP since it's a brand new car. Thanks for...
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    Swirl Help with new Porsche

    I purchased a black 911 2 months ago. When I got it, it had a some swirls in it. About a month ago I used Menzerna FP(the older kind) with a white pad which I bought from CMA. I followed this up with AIO, Zaino Z5 and Z2. It looks great but when it's in the sun I can see the swirls were not...
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    ZAIO & CS Questions

    Is Z-AIO basically a direct replacement for Klasse AIO? Does it have any swirl filling capability? It sounds like most people are using CS as a final topper. My question is after you've applied CS and it's time to reapply can you just use Z5 or Z2 over CS or do you have to strip everything...
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    Help with Vacuum

    For the last few years i've been using a little vacuum that has 2.5 horsepower. I'm looking to upgrade. What are my best options for under $100? I don't have a ton of room in between the cars, I could probably use wet/dry vac if it had a really long cord. Just wondering what everyone's...
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    ONR Wheel Process Help

    I've been washing my car using ONR for the last few months. I clean the wheels last and spray each wheel with my ONR mix in a pesticide sprayer, I then use a dedicated wheel rag to the clean the wheels and follow up with a dedicated mf towel. My question is, is there a better way for the...
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    Grit Guard question

    Does the grit guard go in the clean water or the dirty water? Also, where is the best place to buy a 12 inch diameter bucket. I didn't think it would be too hard to find one, but i've gone to two different place and they don't have them.
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    Anyone purchase from OCDGarage?

    Has anyone used these guys? I purchased some stuff from them last Sunday night and the order still hasn't shipped and I can't get a response from them?
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    3M swirl remover or Griots fine hand polish?

    Which one of these would do a better job of getting swirls out on a brand new black car? I have a buffer but I think I'll will be doing this job by hand since i'm a little afraid to use the pc on a brand new car.
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    Anyhone use OCDGarage?

    I purchased some stuff from them on Monday, and the order still hasn't shipped. I've tried calling them and emailing them and I can't get a response? Anyone else use these guys?
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    Detailing in the cold

    I'd like to get a detail in this weekend even though it's the dead of winter. It's around 25 degrees outside, my garage is usually around 40 degrees. Will this work. The car has been in the garage for the last couple of days. Will the paint being so cold affect anything?
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    Help with Menzerna FP & Buffer

    I've got a new black 911 that has some light swirls. I'm a little afraid to take a buffer to it with it being new. Should I just try using a hand polish like griots fine hand polish. I've had differing results when using the buffer with Menzerna FP and a buffer. I have the old FP and am...
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    Is Zaino best option for new black 911

    I have a new black 911. Should I use Zaino on it. I've used Zaino on all of my other cars(red and white) and I love the look. I know there used to be some debate that zaino didn't look as good on black as a carnuba did. In reading the archives it looks like view may have changed, it looks...
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    Question for people with Clearbra's

    When I purchased my car it already had a clearbra installed. By the passenger side front fender there is a clearbra logo. What could i use to remove this? If you run your hand over it feels like it just a logo sticker. Has anyone else had this experience?
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    ONR in the cold?

    How cold is too cold to use ONR? If it is too cold what will the ONR do? Will it streak, or become hard to remove?
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    Is Lambswool the same as Sheepskin?

    I'm considering purchasing some lambswool wash mitts from OCD garage. Are these the same as sheepskin? Has anyone used OCD garage before?
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    Wheel Cleaning and ONR?

    I'm going to purchase some ONR. I also plan to purchase a bug sprayer so I can pre-treat some of the dirtier panels. My question is when it comes to cleaning the wheels? Should I just pre-treat the wheels with ONR and then wipe clean or would it be better to spray some Griots Wheel cleaner on...
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    ONR Question

    Where is the best place to purchase ONR? Also, how do people clean their wheels with onr? Do you just spray some and then wipe off with a rag?
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    Griot's Microfiber Washmitts

    Has anyone tried these washmitts? I'm talking about the mitts where you get two microfiber wash mitts for $9.99. Are they any good? How do they compare to sheepskin. I'll mostly be using these for QEW in the winter and handwashing in the summer. Thanks
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    Thoughts on Pressure Sprayers?

    I'm considering purchasing a pressure washer mostly for washing the cars. I'd also use it a little bit around the house. Are these okay for washing cars with? Can you turn them way down so they don't do any damage? I'd probably purchase an electric one just to keep the costs minimal. Does...
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    Question for QEW Users

    I have a couple of questions for QEW users. First, I just bought a brand new black car and it needs its first wash. It's the middle of winter here and I'm forced to either use the local DIY spray wash or use QEW. There is some salt on the car, I'm a still okay to use QEW? I'm of course...
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