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    Aluminum Polishing

    I'm trying to polish some aluminum pieces for my car. I used NXT Polish, which worked OK, I'm looking for a mirror finish without scratches. If you look at these photos, you can see the spider web scratches. It has a decent finish, but when the sun hits it at a angle, you can see the...
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    Danase Waffle Weave

    I just got my Danase Waffle Weave towel. I only can only compare it to Megs Waffle Weave, the Danase towel was bigger and a lot softer, It wasnt as thick as the Megs towel, but in my opinion, the danse towel worked better at removing the water. It removed 95% of the water after one pass. I...
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    Megs Hyper Dressing

    I just tried Megs Hyper Dressing for the first time, I really like it, I used it full strength on my engine, it made the black really stand out and I used about 3-1 on my tires. I like the grape smell also. I'm not sure how long it will last, it has only been 2 days and it has'nt rained.
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    Emergency Detail

    I'm thinking about making or putting together a small detailing kit of wax, polish, wash, etc....to keep in my car for a emergency. Will the heat cause any problems to the products.
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    3 in a Row

    I won my 3rd in a row Best of Show, my 5th total, which made me feel really good. One of the Judges asked me how often I drove my car, which I replied, everyday and it's non garaged, he looked at me and said, I guess the only the thing I can look for is fingerprints. This time I used Megs...
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    QD's

    I have'nt used a lot of QD's, I just got a bottle of Extreme Slick Synthetic -Acrylic Polymer Detailer, from Chemical Guys. It seems to work pretty well, has anyone tried it. How does it compare to other QD's.
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    My Best of Show Pic

    Here is a shot of my Non Garaged Daily Driver. I used: Optimum polish on a megs Yellow pad 2 coats of Chemical Guys EXTREME DEPTH LIQUID CARNAUBA CREME WAX + X-Seal, Megs Finishing pad, topped with 2 coats of Blitz Acrylic Spray Sealant (and Wax+Sealant Gloss Booster) by hand...
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    Backing Plate?

    If I use the 4" pad, do I have to use the smaller backing plate, or can I use the standard size backing plate.
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    Polish Today, Wax Tomorrow

    I would like to Polish my car on Friday, drive 100 miles on Saturday, wash it again, seal and wax it. Will I still get the same results as if I did all the steps at one time in the same day.
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    Polish Today, Wax Tomorrow

    I would like to Polish my car on Firday, drive 100 miles on Saturday, wash it again, seal and wax it. Will I still get the same results as if I did all the steps at one time in the same day.
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    Plastic Wrap For Bugs

    Has anyone tried to put plastic wrap on the front of there car when traveling, to keep the bugs off. I'm thinking about trying it this weekend, I'm going out of town for a car show, I'm thinking blue painters tape around the edges, to keep it from blowing off.
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    Tiny Scratches Driving me Crazy

    I've tried a few different products to get rid of the micro scratches on my white mustang. I've tried Megs #80 and Optimum Polish, both with a polishing pad. I'm wondeing if I should step up to a more aggresive pad or try some Optimum Compound. The paint looks pretty good, but under certain...
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    Megs #80 or Opt Polish

    Which is better at getting rid of micro scratches, using a megs polishing pad.
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    Megs Gold Class

    Target has megs gold class shampoo (64 oz I think) with a microfiber towel and a sheepskin washmit combo for $6.28. Just checked it is 64 oz.
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    Florida Love Bugs

    Our local car wash (not sure if they are nationwide) is offering for $5.95, a protectant to keep love bugs off of your car. Sounds like a scam :doh. I guess there is a sucker born every minute.
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    Pad Problems

    Either I'm washing my pads wrong or the pads are not of good quality. 2 of my Meguiars pads and 3 of my Propel pads have the backing coming off. I wash them by hand with dawn and simple green. I dont let them soak. I have never washed them in a washing machine either. I dont use them that...
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    For you Golfers

    The instructions were for an indoor green, so I modified it for the outside. I used treated 2x8's and 3/4" plywood instead of 2x4's and particle board. Its 8'x12', the grass is like an artifical turf. The cups were the hardest to install. I used outdoor carpet adhesive and liquid nails for...
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    Long Haul Metal Polish

    How thick is the Long Haul Truck Metal Polish, is it supposed to be like water or a lot thicker.
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    Pep Boys

    Pep Boys Long Haul Polish/Wax List for $3.00 on sale for $1.87 Big Bottle Long Haul Metal Polish List for $1.00 on sale for 0.62 Little Bottle
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    Quick Detailer Question

    When I enter a car show, I always give it a good cleaning, washing, waxing etc. the day before, so when I get to my destination, I dont have a lot to do. I never put anything on the paint when I show up, other than wiping the dust off. Would a Quick Detailer help with a better shine/slickness...
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