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    moving across country.. sell or keep car?

    I'll be moving out to the west coast later this year and I have a dilemma: Do i keep my car and ship it out (checked some prices... $800-900 CAD + tax) or do I sell it here and try to find something when I get out west?
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    Klassed Matrix

    My dad just bought a new Matrix 2 weeks ago. I had a chance on Easter weekend to do a full prep. I was shocked that the car was completely scratch and swirl free! i was fully expecting to break out the PC and DACP but there was no need!. Washed with Sonax wash CWB and big 2x3' simoniz MF...
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    Simoniz MF and Microtek MF

    While at Canadian Tire today, I think I struck the mother load.. Simoniz 6.5 sq ft MF drying towels. looked to be as plush as the pakshak towels. ~$15 CAD Microtek 14"x14" MF towels. pack of 5, ~$8 CAD. I didn't have a CD with me, so i couldn't do the rub test, but the simoniz one...
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    Ontario residents: Are you really covered? Do you have a modified car? PLEASE READ!!

    Posting this for the person who is organizing the action. Please take the time to read this and reply to this thread, or to Trevor directly, as this affects ALL of us, *********** Hello all, There seems to be a big crackdown from the non-regulated insurance companies across Canada on...
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    heavy mods + insurance

    I don't know if this trend is all over north america, but around here if you have *ANY* performance mods and the insurance companies find out, you're toast. dropped and denied coverage so fast that your head will spin. case in point. some local guys who are heavily into motorsports hit a...
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    ghetto alternative to plating rotors?

    I'm getting new rotors and pads installed on Monday. Since this was a last minute thing, there isn't time to send the rotors out to get plated. Does anyone know of any other way to protect the rotor from rust and brake dust? Can i get some rustoleum or high temperature paint and spray the...
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    Aquapel in Canada

    Anyplace in Canada sell Acquapel?
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    polishing my metal antena

    i took this pic a few weeks ago in early october: the tarnished antena kind of sticks out like a sore thumb :o :o i've tried using the same metallic polish (i forget which kind now) that i use to shine up my stainless steel exhaust tips. it makes the antena shiney, but the blemishes...
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    looking for clear headlight protection films

    I've seen these around before. I *think* they're made by 3M and called Stoneguard but i could be wrong - i haven't been able to find any info on them. I'm going to be getting some e-code headlights in the near future. the e-code headlights have a glass housing as opposed to a lexan housing...
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    halogen, projector, HID...

    Recently Hella/InPro announced that they were going to be releasing halogen projector headlights for my car (2000 VW golf) at a very reasonable price (<$300 US). TüV approved, and a euro-spec beam pattern :up :up :up. my question is this: HID is the creme de la creme of lighting, and...
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    Cleaning Klasse applicator pads

    How do I clean the MF applicator pads that have AIO and SG in them? BTW, i'm a Klasse convert. 2x AIO and i'm letting the 2nd coat of SG dry now and i'm stunned! every bit as good as or better than the results I got with carnuba but with 1/10th the effort!
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    time sensitive regarding Myrtle Beach, SC

    Hi All My parents are heading down to Myrtle Beach, SC on wednesday. They asked me if there was anything that I wanted them to bring back, and of course I thought about detailing products. :bounce Does anyone know if there is a shop in Myrtle Beach that sells the Klasse twins? Would be...
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    so i went out and got some....

    .. Meguiar's #1 Medium Cut Cleaner. I've got some really stubborn scratches that just won't come out at all. hopefully this + a CMA or Meguiar's cutting pad will make them go away. anyone have any Medium Cut Cleaner stories or experiences?
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    my car blew up last night...

    Last night I was driving my gf home. coming up to a red light, I downshifted. Just as I let off the clutch completely there was a loud, muffled bang - almost like a tire blow out or a sudden loss of compression. turned the engine off and coasted to the side of the road. When i turn the engine...
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    just bought some Meguiar's #00 hi Tech Wash

    What can I expect from this? Previously I've been using the Zymol auto shampoo. I needed something new and I found #00 at a decent price.
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    need help. friend's car in dire need of TLC

    My friend bougt a used indigo blue 2000 VW Golf last year - totally covered in swirls. I'm not exagurating by any means. every square inch of the car has swirls on it. The hood is a work of art. it looks like the previous owner or the dealer gave it a good scrub with a stiff bristle...
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    Any Corrados here? Post your pics!

    Show me your detailed corrados!
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    inspired by another thread: Any 3M IHG Experts out there?

    I learned a lot from the thread on #7. Do the same application and removal principles apply to 3M IHG?
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    Wow!

    it took me a while to realize what it was!
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