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    First C&B - Sisters 02 VW Beetle (lots of pics)

    Since my sisters car was having some problems I had to loan her one of mine and go and pick hers up (what a joy driving back home :o). After I got it fixed I thought I would give it a "quick" detail (wash/vacuum) which turned into a pain, lol. I think this is the first time the cars been...
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    swirl removers

    Right now I have CK compound moose. Would it be worth it to get poorboys 2.5? (a local person is selling it) Also I have a poorboys polish w/carnuba (blue), RMG, and a couple different waxes (nattys blue and CK carnuba moose) Would I go from the CK compound to the PB polish? Then would...
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    glaze/wax question

    If I apply RMG do I need to wait any period of time before I apply wax (CMW)? Thanks for the help!!
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    New udm

    Well I just got my udm. I was wondering if theres any thing I need to do to it before I try my hand at using it. Probably a stupid question, just don't want to start using it and then it breaks 5 minutes later because I forgot to do something, lol. Thanks!!
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    door jambs

    What do you guys use to clean the door jambs? Like where the door hinges are? Most cars I've done have a ton of crap in there. Would like meguiars APC okay to use? Or can it not be used on paint? Thanks!
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    first time with rotary

    I am a painters assistant at a huge semi (tractor trailer) auto body shop. Today he was gone and the boss wanted a car just glazed (it was an older honda). So I broke out the vector, foam pad, and some 3M glaze and got to work. (I've never used it on a car, only to polish huge gas tanks...
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    first detail order

    I am looking at ordering these products soon. Any suggestions/comments? I have nothing except wash buckets now, lol. - Cobra Deluxe Jr. Microfiber Towel 6 Pack - Meguiar’s All Purpose Cleaner, 1 Gallon - 1Z Einszett Glass Polish - Stoner Tarminator - Duragloss Car Wash Concentrate...
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    Ordering some XMT stuff...

    Well I am finalizing my order and looking at getting some XMT stuff. I am getting XMT #3, XMT 360, XMT 180. I was wondering if I should get XMT #1? Would I need to go from #3, #1, 360, or possibly #3, 360? Im not looking to get a "perfect" shine/swirl remover, just make the finish nicer and...
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    How does this look?

    I know its not from Autopia, but I find this site to be more helpful. Looking at ordering my first real detailing supplies. Any suggestions/comments? Thanks!!
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    Newb, What kit - PC

    Well I am looking at purchasing a PC and was wondering what kit I should get. I was looking at either the poorboys... 1 - Porter Cable 7424 Dual-Action Polisher 1 - 6 Inch Hook & Loop Flexible Backing Plate 1 - Lake Country 6.5 Inch Orange DA Cutting Pad 2 - Lake Country 6.5 Inch White...
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    First time really detailing by hand

    Well I would like to get some advice on what to do to my white 1998 jimmy thats approaching the 180,000 mile mark. I would like to make the white just a little nicer. I am not looking at buying the PC yet as all my money is going to my race quad, just looking at doing it by hand. I did the...
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