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    Need help with Megs. 83 & 80 on VW

    I have an 02 VW jetta that has some swirls and fine scratches. The overall paint condition is pretty good. Im using a PC7424 and havent been getting good results with the 83 with an LC orange. Ive dont several passes and im just not seeing any improvement. Ive done the scratch test so im almost...
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    Is this normal wear on a new paint job??

    I got the work done in july. I havent even made it through the winter yet and look. All the rock chips beat the hell out of my front valance. The other pic is my sideskirt that attactches to the front inner wheelwell. Are all aftermarket paint jobs not going to hold up as well as factory??? I...
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    Not getting results

    I have an 02 VW jetta. paint is in good condition with scratches and swirls. I tried using a LC orange and megs. #83 and am not getting any results. Honestly if I use my #80 with an LC white it seems like the exact same result as the #83. The fins scratch marks are not coming out. I might as...
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    Pad that comes with the 7424??

    the white pad they give you with the 7424 is it good to use?? what kind of pad would that be considered, a white polishing pad???
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    frustrated newbie with a PC

    this is my first time using it and im having trouble. first off do meguiares products dry quickly??? Im having such a hard time buffing with my microfiber after working the product in. I can almost assure you im scrubbing so hard to get the product off im creating more scratches. ive tried all...
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    Just bought a PC, have some questions

    i have an 02 jetta and the paint has some fine scratches/swirls/ and some permanat water spots on the trunk. Overall the paint looks great for a car with 130k on it. I wash weekly so theres no fading or oxidation. I guess im going to start with a Megs #80, or #9. Now being a new PC user are the...
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    Aftermarket paint job not as good as factory??

    just got the hood and bumper repainted. paint job itself is great. but no matter how hard i try i just cant avoid the little rocks and what not that chip the paint. im noticing though that the chips are much bigger and take the top coat of paint right off. It just seems to me the typical rocks...
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    Difference between PC7424 and Meguiars G100??

    im going pick up a polisher soon, is there any difference between the 2?? I think they're made by the same company.
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    How do you use spray detailer???

    after you wash your car do you dry it first then go back over it with the spray detailer??? Or as its wet you spray it on and wipe the water and detailer off at once???
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    Cleaning products good for and aluminum wheel with clearcoat??

    I have axis supermesh wheels that are cast aluminum. There are a hyper silver with a polished lip and are clear coated. I just bought the mothers powerball but see they have like 5 different types of products to clean wheels. Can someone recomend one please. Im looking for a good cleaner and...
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    What am I doing wrong when using a buffer??

    I have an old buffer/sander my dad gave me. I used a 6" microfiber pad to put my wax on but it seemed like after only half the car was done the pad was no good. Held it on an angle like it said in the directions. About a quater inch or less in from the edge, build up started and was causing the...
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    What product would give me a little shine to my leather??

    I have an 02 jetta, dont know if its 100% genuine leather or "pleather" lol. But Ive used Lexol cleaner and conditioner and it doesnt do much as far as appearence. I want something that will bring out that "like new" appearance. I dont want anything to shiney or glossy but some kind of leather...
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    Scratches on wheel lip...What products to use?? (pics inside)

    I herd and saw Mothers power ball so i may give that I try. Maybe next year Ill just get my wheels refinished. But in the mean time what can i use to lighten up the scratches and make my wheels looks good???
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