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    Not Car Related - Big Burger

    Me and a couple of guys at work decided to make our own Giant Hamburger, we used 3.5 lbs of hamburger meat, we cooked it in the oven for 1 hour, then grilled it for about 20 minutes. It feed 6 of us without any problems. We are planning another, this time it will be bigger with Bacon...
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    I find this Hard to Believe

    I saw this on another car message board, seems like a lot of swirl removal by hand. Scroll down to bottom of page to find procedure, it just seems a little odd to me. http://www.chicagomustangclub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1502
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    Thanks Autopia

    Since I've joined Autipia, I've learned a lot, at least 3 Best of Show Awards worth. I have a White 2004 Mustang Mach 1 that is my daily driver and isnt garaged kept. So, I have to do a lot of work to keep it clean. Since last year, I have earned numerous Best of Class and 1st place awards...
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    Mobile Detailer

    I looked out my office window this morning and saw a mobile deatiler, working on someones truck. He was using a long handle brush and a 5 gallon bucket. Bumper, tires, wheels and of course the truck got the brush treatment. I went and talked to him and asked him about his products, Mothers...
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    Blue Coral

    I dont where this should be posted, I was listening to some Jan and Dean music (Drag City), I'm assuming there wasnt a lot of wax to choose from back in the 60's. Anyways, here are some lyrics from the song. :dance Burn up that quarter mile Verse 1: Just tuned my...
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    The Horror

    I helped a friend today by taking some pictures while he worked on it. It is a 2005 Mustang GT, everything went well until the sun came out and I got a good look at the car. Close up shows true color. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v734/ptim/Mustang%20GT/
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    Optimum Polish Cap

    This may be a stupid concern/question, but I am having a devil of a time trying to get the product out of the bottle, the lid/cap just doesnt seem to let the liquid out very easy. I shake it up very well and the temp. has been above 65. Is there a secret that I dont know about. :hairpull
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    Crumbly Paste Wax

    I have some Nattys Paste wax that is in several small pieces, what would happen if I heated it up to make it one piece. Would I break down the wax too much. Thanks for any help.
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    Optimum Compound?

    How much more bite does Optimum Compound have than Optimum Polish. I used Optimum Polish with a Megs Polishing pad today. It didnt quite get all the fine scratches out, I was thinking about using/trying Optimum Compound. Any suggestions.
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    Alcohol and Wax

    Doesnt alcohol remove wax from the paint, if so, will it also remove it from black trim. :think2
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    Waterless Wash

    I would like a better understanding on waterless washing products. I just understand how a car can be washed without water, doesnt it get scratched, what if the car is covered in dirt. How often do you guys use it. Can you wash anykind of car with it, show car, daily driver etc. I tried a...
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    I need a Recommendation

    I have mostly wax, sealants and glazes, I'm looking for a good Spiderwebbing and minor scratch remover. Any suggestions. I will be using a PC.
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    Clay Bar Problem

    Sorry no pics, it appears that when I clay barred the rear spolier of my Mustang Mach 1, left marks that can seen when sun hits it just right, the marks go all the way across. I havent tried to remove them yet, I just saw them today. Any suggestions on getting rid of the marks, I'm not sure if...
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    Cleaned Wifes Car

    Well, my wifes Mustang will be clean at least until she drives it. It needed a little TLC. Washed it with Cemical Guys Car Wash. Clayed it with Mothers Clay. Finished it off with a Blue Propel Pad and Mothers Power Wax.
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    New OTC Products

    I was in my local wally world today and I noticed a lot of new products from Black Magic, Armor All, etc... waxes, tire gel and protectants. Has anyone tried any of these products.
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    Meguiars 100% Cotton Towel

    Which application is better for the Meguiars 100% Cotton Plush Towel, removing wax or drying the car after its washed.
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    Mothers Clay Bar

    I bought the Mothers clay bar kit that has a piece of clay about the size of Double Bubble Gum. You would think that you would get a bigger piece. :think:
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    Easier Scratch Remover

    I've got some minor sctraches and spider webbing on my Oxford White Mustang, I'm looking for something easier to use than Megs # 80, I've tried PBs SSR 1, but I think #80 worked better or am I just being lazy. Thanks for any help
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    VM Hand Glaze vs Megs #7

    I havent tried Megs #7, but I have used VM Hand Glaze, how does #7 compare to the VM, is #7 a thicker liquid than the VM. Thanks,
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    Bonnet Question

    If you use a bonnet on a PC to remove the wax or polish, what is the proper speed setting?
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